I spoke with a group of new admission counselors last week while they were participating in state wide training.  I thought of how students and families may under utilize this valuable resource.

Every college hires admission staff who will be excellent representatives of their college and work toward the collective goals of the college.  Yet you may not realize that they also hire individuals who are advocates for students and are willing to abide by a code of conduct.

As you make the most of your summer through internships, service projects, jobs, and let’s not forget a little bit of fun and relaxation; the thought of driving more deeply into the college search hangs over you. Up to this point you have been inundated with brochures in the mail, e-mails with exciting college offers and probably even some calls from colleges across the country. In the near future you will have to move from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat in this process. Instead of colleges contacting you, you will need to contact them by completing applications.