Category Archives: College Advice

What can you do with a liberal arts degree?

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Valerie Deutsch

Students and families often express concerns that a liberal arts degree will not be a launching pad to a successful career. Check out this cool interactive data visualization tool from the University of Michigan of the range of career fields … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Where Harvard Law students attended college

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Valerie Deutsch

As an example of “It’s not where you go to college, it’s what you do while you’re there,” here’s a list of the undergraduate institutions — 164 of ’em — represented by the 2020-21 1L class at Harvard Law School. … Continue reading →

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College decision: head, heart…wallet

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Valerie Deutsch

Making the college enrollment decision? The author of this article, a veteran school counselor (and dad), makes the case for considering three key factors: head, heart, and wallet. 

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Moral wages of admissions mania

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Valerie Deutsch

Just what is all this scheming and obsession with college status teaching our children? From the inimitable Frank Bruni – worth reading! 

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‘Nuff said. READ!!

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

Colleges not only care that students read, but they also care what students are reading as well as what they have learned from the experience. Here are five excellent reasons students would be wise to make time for reading.

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Is your child college-ready?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

Being admitted to college doesn’t mean a student is ready for it. The ideal moment to think about this isn’t just before college, but instead earlier in high school — which provides ample time to address issues of college readiness. … Continue reading →

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One big lesson? Worry less!

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

Planning for college? Teens wished they had worried less, sought more advice and spent more time on their college applications. At least that’s what nearly 100,000 members of the Class of 2018 said in this recent survey by Seventeen and … Continue reading →

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Advice for parents

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

This article offers great tips for parents when working with a child through the college admissions process. ”While you may be well-meaning, you may be unintentionally inspiring some negative backlash. Each of these behaviors can usually be reined in by … Continue reading →

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College admissions: Let’s cut the stress!

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

“As a parent who is one year out from my son’s college admissions process, I offer these insights. First, do not encourage the concept of a “first choice” school. My son applied to six schools, any of which he would … Continue reading →

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How to work with a college counselor

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

Whether you’re interacting with your high school counselor or your independent counselor during the college admissions process, follow these six guidelines to build an effective student-counselor relationship.

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