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Beyond the Numbers: Questions families should ask an educational consultant

Beyond the Numbers: Questions families should ask an educational consultant

We find it frustrating (to put it politely) that plenty of IECs use admissions statistics in deceptive ways. So we want to break down what families should pay attention to, and why.



Cinco Consejos para Obtener Becas y Ayuda Financiera para la Universidad

Cinco Consejos para Obtener Becas y Ayuda Financiera para la Universidad

¿Dinero gratis, alguien? Aquí hay cinco recursos y consejos para obtener becas y ayuda financiera para la universidad. College Essay Guy cree que la universidad puede ser asequible para cualquiera. Empieza con los cinco recursos y ve cuánto dinero podría obtener para su educación.

7 Ways Parents Can Help Improve Their Student’s College Essay

7 Ways Parents Can Help Improve Their Student’s College Essay

This article covers 7 ways you as a parent can support your child if you’ve ever thought “how can I help my student write their college essay?”

How to Spend Your High School Summer

This guide shows students 5 ways they can have a meaningful and engaged high school summer.

How to Research Colleges Without Visiting a Campus

Check out these 4 amazing resources to help you learn how to research colleges without being able to visit a campus.

College Application & Admissions Timeline (AKA What Should I be Doing Right Now?)

Here it is - a complete college application and admissions timeline. This one-stop show will show you how to prepare for college, when to start applying for college, and so many more details you haven’t thought of (yet)

Is The Ivy League Worth it?

Are Ivy League colleges worth it? Are Ivy League schools better? Get the answers you need from College Essay Guy. Here are 4 reasons why an Ivy League education may not be as life-changing as you might think.

Pros & Cons for Dual Enrollment Courses for High School Students

What is dual enrollment? Is it worth it? How will dual enrollment while in high school benefit or setback college experience?

20 Ways Parents Can Support Children Applying to College

Parents, here are 20 ways to support your child through the college application process. There are many things you can do to extend compassion and empowerment to your children applying to college. Let College Essay Guy help you help your child.

25 Practical Ways to Reduce Testing Anxiety

Test anxiety. Many students struggle with it. Are you one of them? Here are 25 practical ways to reduce your testing anxiety in and out of the classroom. Learn how to manage your testing anxiety with College Essay Guy.