This week we welcome Senior Admission Advisor, Julissa Ortiz, to the blog. Welcome, Julissa! Buying your first house is one of many milestones in life, and I had the joy of experiencing it earlier this year. At first, I was nervous about the process and unsure where to turn for advice. Luckily, I met an […]
The Real Story on Transferring: Strategic Moves for Your College Journey
This week we welcome Transfer Program Manager, LaSean Jennings, and Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Leri Argueta, to the blog. Welcome, LaSean and Leri! Hey, high school students (and future transfer students)! Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: transferring colleges. You’ve probably heard it framed as a “backup plan” or […]
Researching Colleges: Tips for Your Search (no matter what your summer holds)
Last weekend I was sitting at the pool with my eight year-old, and I felt something in me relax… almost like a mental sigh. You know, the feeling you get when summer approaches. School for my son is not quite over, and admission offices work year-round, so there’s no long summer break in sight for […]
Value (Capture) in College Admissions
A few weeks ago, a friend told me about the concept of “Value Capture” – a phrase coined by Dr. Thi Nguyen, a philosophy professor at the University of Utah. Essentially, value capture occurs when a metric becomes the motivation for a certain behavior (Abstract and paper here.) For example, instead of posting pictures on […]
What is Success in College Admission and YOUR Senior Year?
In my office, I have a lots of paintings from my daughter, a few awards, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a number of books, pictures, and admittedly some random other décor I’ve picked up along the way. Most of the time, since I am in there so frequently, I don’t really stop and pay […]