Straight Talk About College Admission^™

"Advice From The Experts"

I am pleased to invite you to join me and other experts in the college-going process for Straight Talk About College Admission. This series of in-depth conversations about timely issues in the college planning process will take you behind the scenes and inside the logic of the selective college admission process to help you find and get into the colleges that make the most sense for you.

Program Descriptions

Free Introductory Audio Program

College Rankings: What They Mean and How to Use Them
The college-going process was changed forever when college rankings emerged 25 years ago. Find out how and why — and how you can use the information to make good decisions about college. Click Here

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How to Find the Best College Fit
The journey to college is made easier with a good roadmap. This session reveals elements of a good college fit that provide an effective compass bearing and help students develop action plans for finding and getting into the colleges that fit them best.

The Role of Testing and the Value of Test Prep
Testing can be the bane of a young person's existence. Learn how testing is used by colleges as well as how students can evaluate testing and test prep options that are available to them.

To ED or not ED: The Pluses and Minuses of Early Decision
How does Early Decision fit into your thinking? Discover how colleges use both Early Decision and Early Action programs — and when it makes sense for students to take advantage of such options.

Inside the Financial Aid Application Process
Few aspects of the college admission process can be as vexing as the financial aid process. In this session, we break the process down into lay-person's terms and provide tips for families as they apply for financial aid.