Applying to Top Competitive Colleges in the United States.
I was really surprised by our University of Chicago visit. I expected the campus to be more urban and be spread out into the city. Instead, it has gorgeous Neo-Gothic architecture with a defined campus. It reminded me a lot of UCLA because both have large quads surrounded by beautiful old buildings. We sat in…
I’ve been busy helping my co-author of How to Coach Girls, Alison Foley, start her own business, Foley Athletic Advising. My daughters and I helped her launch her company, on New Year’s Eve this past year. At Foley Athletic Advising, we offer comprehensive on-field training, skill evaluation, and recruiting advising. On the field, we work…
It’s hard not to fall in love with Georgetown University because the college is spectacularly beautiful. For anyone interested in studying government or international relations, it’s a no-brainer to aspire to study here. But if you are NOT interested in politics or foreign affairs, then this school might feel like a wasted opportunity akin to…
One thing that I’ve noticed from doing more than 24 college visits is that dorm room visits are not always a part of a college tour. If that’s the case, there might be a reason. Maybe the dorm buildings are old and not appealing. Maybe there is barely enough room for students so there isn’t…
The most exciting thing about our George Washington University college visit was visiting the “dorm food” options which are basically fast service restaurants near the school as well as large Whole Foods across the street. This is the perfect set up for a foodie! Here’s what else we learned: GW has a Mount Vernon campus…