This post was contributed by Steven Mercer, Ed.D, the founder of Mercer Educational Consulting, a private college counseling practice in Los Angeles. In addition to his extensive counseling experience, Steven…
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This post was contributed by Chelsea Watkins, an independent counselor and financial aid expert based in Los Angeles. Chelsea is a certified advisor for the National Association of College Funding…
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In the first installment of this blog series, I examined the damaging effects of achievement culture on privileged teens. Additionally, I noted problematic parenting styles – isolation and narcissism –…
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Through their consultations, our directors are exposed to the diverse worlds of students and parents. We learn about the distinct life events that lead families to Compass and the powerful…
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At the risk of breaking the What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas rule, I'll deal you into what I've learned from this year's annual Forum happening here this week.…
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This post was penned by Jenny Umhofer, an independent college counselor and contributor to the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) blog. It is the first of six installments…
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