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Alison Merzel

May 27, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: University of Richmond

If anyone has had the chance to hear Gil Villanueva speak about the university for which he is VP and Dean of Admissions, you can...

Alison Merzel

May 21, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Doesn't Define You

As high school juniors are preparing to write college essays, of course the novel coronavirus is top of mind. Every single one of us has...

Alison Merzel

May 7, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: Tulane University

Tulane has become a very hot school in recent years, joining the ranks of the most selective universities with an acceptance rate of only...

Alison Merzel

Apr 29, 20202 min read

More COVID-19 testing updates

I have been listening to several presentations by test preparation companies regarding the latest updates to standardized testing, so...

Alison Merzel

Apr 28, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: Purdue University

Sure, everyone knows that Purdue is in the Big 10, but unless you embark on the exciting drive down I-65 between Columbus and Chicago,...

Alison Merzel

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Test Optional is not Test Blind

As so many colleges and universities announce that they will adopt a test optional admissions policy for this fall, you may be wondering...

Remember, college is a journey and this is just one stop

Alison Merzel

Apr 23, 20202 min read

Remember, college is a journey and this is just one stop

Without question, this is a difficult time. So much has been lost or taken away, and while this is true for everyone in some way, it...

Alison Merzel

Apr 20, 20201 min read

Waitlist Status and COVID-19

Are you wondering about your waitlist status in light of COVID-19? Geography may play a larger role in your chances of getting a coveted...

Admissions with or without the SAT or ACT: What does this mean for you?

Alison Merzel

Apr 16, 20203 min read

Admissions with or without the SAT or ACT: What does this mean for you?

It seems like every day we hear a new announcement about the SAT and ACT - cancelled test dates have prompted many schools to announce a...

School Spotlight: University of Michigan

Alison Merzel

Apr 14, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: University of Michigan

While the rivalry between The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines may be legendary, there is much to admire about the school...

College Admissions & COVID: What schools are saying

Alison Merzel

Apr 7, 20203 min read

College Admissions & COVID: What schools are saying

By participating in multiple Zoom calls, I have heard from several Admissions Directors over the past couple of weeks and wanted to share...

Alison Merzel

Apr 6, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: University of Oregon

A bright spot of being stuck at home is the generosity of Admissions Directors, who are agreeing to speak with educational consultants...

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 3

Alison Merzel

Mar 30, 20202 min read

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 3

Last week I gave you some suggestions for researching colleges for academic and social fit. Building an appropriate college list requires...

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 2

Alison Merzel

Mar 25, 20202 min read

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 2

Earlier this week I provided some insight into how schools look at your academic aptitude and I provided a resource for researching...

School Spotlight: Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)

Alison Merzel

Mar 24, 20202 min read

School Spotlight: Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)

Did you know that CCAD offers 12 BFA programs and has the top illustration program in the midwest? Here are some other fun facts about...

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 1: Academic Fit

Alison Merzel

Mar 23, 20203 min read

Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 1: Academic Fit

While visiting a campus in person is certainly going to give you the best idea as to whether you can see yourself enrolling as a student...

School Spotlight: Bowling Green State University

Alison Merzel

Mar 17, 20201 min read

School Spotlight: Bowling Green State University

I had the opportunity to hear from Adrea Spoon, Director of Admissions at BGSU last week and was impressed by some of the exciting things...

5 tips to help you select a school from your offers of admission

Alison Merzel

Mar 10, 20203 min read

5 tips to help you select a school from your offers of admission

If you are a senior who has applied to college for the Fall 2020 enrollment term, this is the time of year when you are evaluating your...

School Spotlight: Ohio Wesleyan University

Alison Merzel

Mar 9, 20201 min read

School Spotlight: Ohio Wesleyan University

This past weekend, my children performed in the junior piano festival through the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs, which happened to be...

Unsure about your summer plan? Get a basic job.

Alison Merzel

Mar 3, 20202 min read

Unsure about your summer plan? Get a basic job.

Last month I shared a blog post about summer programs for high school students that were worth exploring. This month I want to shed a...