I was thrilled to finally visit The Ohio State University, especially since it has grown in popularity over the last few years here in the NJ/NY area. There’s no shortage of school pride and spirit here! For many, The Ohio
California Dreamin’ Part 2
While the temperatures hover around the freezing point, many of my students are dreaming of warmer climates, and I am too! Last time I posted summaries of my visits to Oxy and USC. This week I’ll review Chapman. When most
California Dreamin’
California Dreamin’ During the Deep-freeze of 2018! (Part 1: Oxy and USC) Whenever the Northeast has harsh winter weather I tend to have a surge of student interest in colleges with year-round warm, sunny weather. Southern California has many terrific
St. Joseph’s University – The Hawk Will Never Die
“The Hawk will never die.” I believe it to be true after spending two wonderful days on the St. Joe’s Philadelphia campus for a counselor fly-in (train-in for me) visit. From the second I stepped onto the picturesque St. Joseph’s
Drexel: Debunking the Co-op Program
I took Amtrak into 30th Street Station Philadelphia last month to visit three Philly universities. Drexel, which is just a few short blocks from the train station, was my first stop. Like many city universities, Drexel’s campus is not clearly
Dartmouth – Flexible Curriculum with Strong Traditions
What does an Independent College Counselor do in New Hampshire when she’s been sidelined from skiing? Visit Dartmouth College of course! (Truth be told, I did some reading, shopping and lots of eating too!) It’s hard not to fall instantly
Georgia Tech – Home of Innovation and Tradition
For many, Georgia Tech is synonymous with engineering. Without a doubt, Tech’s engineering program is ROBUST, but during my recent visit to campus I was reminded of the many other outstanding academic programs offered through its six colleges. Besides STEM focused
Emory – Liberal Arts Emphasis with a Pre-Professional Focus
I flew into Atlanta a few days before the “Georgia on My Mind” tour to visit with my college roommate. My personal tour guide introduced me to Greater Atlanta and gave me a sneak peak of the Emory University campus.
Auburn – Traditions Run Deep, “War Eagle”
“War Eagle,” the Auburn staff, faculty and students enthusiastically roared as we stepped into the information session at Auburn University. (We learned what those two words meant at the end of our tour.) From the moment we stepped on campus
SCAD – Home to Artists and Creative Thinkers
Two weeks ago I left behind the frigid temperatures of New Jersey and headed to Atlanta for the “Georgia on My Mind Tour.” We had a busy schedule ahead, eight college campuses to visit in four days, but the sixty-degree