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…
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What You Need to Ask About Dorm Rooms!
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…
Visiting George Washington University
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…
Visiting University of Maryland (College Park)
My high school friend, Dr. Phillip Swagel (and his wife!), are both professors in Economics at the University of Maryland College Park. Phill invited us to crash his economics class after our tour so this was the first time that my daughter and I actually sat in on a class. I’m not really sure if…
How To Write a Great College Application Essay
It’s that time of year for rising high school seniors to get started on their Common App application, particularly The Common App essay! I’m sure it’s on your child’s To Do list, just like it is one mine. But where to get started? How to write an essay that shines? I’m sharing the advice from…