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Preparing for the Senior Year: What Parents and Students Should Know
In this blog post, Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed, GCDF helps parents and teens learn all the ins and outs about preparing for the senior year.


BREAKING NEWS: The Common Application Main Essay Prompts are Out!
Big news in College Planning this week: The Common Application Main Essay prompts have come out and they are the same as last year! Read on>


How to Tackle Short Answer Questions on College Applications (with examples!)
For high school seniors, often the ‘home stretch’ of applying to any college is the Short Answer Questions portion of the application.


Ask A Consultant: Questions About the Main College Essay, Choosing Your College Major
This blog post answers questions about writing your main college essay and choosing your college major.

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 17, 2024


Ask A Consultant: Parameters for UT Common Data Set, University Acceptance Rates, College Application Timing, and more...
Parameters for UT Common Data Set, University Acceptance Rates, College Application Timing and more...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Sep 25, 2024


A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for the McCombs School of Business
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll help you successfully navigate the undergraduate application process for the McCombs School of Business.

Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 29, 2024


How to Answer the 2024-25 Common App Essay Prompts
This article provides insights into the Common App essay prompts for 2024-25.

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Mar 5, 2024


UT Austin CAP Program: It's Not You, It's Me...
UT Austin’s CAP program is an alternative admissions option whereby the student attends a select UT system school for their freshman year.

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Dec 15, 2023


University of Texas at Austin VS. Texas A&M University Admissions
Statistics, traditions, major options, and everything in between for admissions at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.

Melissa Wood, M.Ed.
Nov 8, 2023


Big Changes Coming to the SAT!
The SAT is finally going digital! Beginning in the fall of 2023 for PSAT, and in the spring of 2024 for SAT, students will take the test...
More Than A Teacher
Jun 7, 2023


Choosing a Major
College Majors Explained For some college bound students choosing a specific major is one of the most important factors in their college...

Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
Feb 21, 2023


AP vs. IB Programs
AP and IB offer the most rigorous courses for high school students. Both styles will challenge you and prepare your for college.

Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
Feb 3, 2023


Applying to Texas A&M University
HOWDY! My name is Thomas Langford, and along with being a College Consultant with Access College America, I am a loud and proud Fightin’...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Sep 21, 2022


Understanding UT's Short Answer Questions
Happy Summer Everyone! I hope that the longer days and relaxed weeks have refreshed your mind and tamed that end-of school year stress!...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 9, 2022


Tips for Creating a Common Application Activity List
Looking for guidance on how to create a compelling Common Application activity list that showcases your leadership skills? This blog post is a simple breakdown to make the most out of the common application activities list for college bound students.

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Aug 29, 2021


Understanding Letters of Recommendation
Applying to college can be overwhelming, confusing and mysterious. Given so many different components of what’s required (or considered...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 26, 2021


The Importance of an Expanded Resume for Admission to the University of Texas at Austin
UT ADMISSIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXPANDED RESUME The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most esteemed universities in the...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 19, 2021


Applications Skyrocket Amid Pandemic
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SKYROCKET AMID COVID’S “NEW NORMAL” First round decisions from Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) college...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jan 14, 2021


Is Virtual, Reality?
The global pandemic changed the college admissions process as we knew it and now, parents across the country have been thrown a curveball...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Oct 27, 2020


Crack the Code: Getting into the University of Texas at Austin
Dreaming about wearing burnt orange? Thoughts on attending one of the most prestigious, recognizable public universities in the country...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jul 17, 2020
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