Author Archives: cathy

On a recent trip to Alaska I had the chance to learn a bit about the universities there and was impressed with what I saw. I wrote the article below about my observations. It was originally posted on the Examiner.com website, … Continue reading →

Here’s my latest article: Next steps after the June SAT fiasco

Here’s my latest article on visiting colleges during spring break. Have fun but be productive too!

Filling out the FAFSA? Click HERE for my latest article on the most common FAFSA filing mistakes. If you’ve already completed the FAFSA, click HERE for the next steps after FAFSA filing.

If financial aid is important for your student in attending college, filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be on your January to-do list. Here’s my article that helps you prepare to file the FAFSA.

College application essays have turned into a high stress item. Read my article here about how to take the pressure off writing the essays. Here’s another article on the differences between the early application deadlines.

Recent visit to Indiana included college visits to Bethel College and Valparaiso University. Read my highlights of the campus visits here.    

I recently visited colleges in North-Central Indiana and was impressed by the options available for students. Not many Pacific-Northwest students venture to the Mid-West for college but I think they are missing out on some great options. Here’s a brief … Continue reading →

Every year since 2002 Beloit College has put out a Mindset List that provides insights into the world the incoming freshman class has experienced so their faculty can better relate to them. Here’s my take – the Admission Mindset list, which highlights … Continue reading →

Here’s my latest article that highlights how college admission travel has changed over the years. A stroll down memory lane for those who have been in admissions for awhile and a peek into another world for those who aren’t in … Continue reading →