by Jo Leonard | May 3, 2022 | Choosing a Major, College Admissions, College Applications
Is this the “Secret to an Ivy League Offer?” You decide. The email came into my Inbox, titled, “How to get into an Ivy – Insider Information.” Interesting. I clicked on one of the links and was immediately told how the acceptance rates to the Ivies has gone...
by Jo Leonard | Mar 31, 2021 | College Admissions, College Applications, Uncategorized
New Technology – New Services College Search and Application Organization Just Got Easier When asked if I like technology I generally have one clear answer, “Yes, if it’s going to improve my life.” If it’s going to add stress, or more To...
by Jo Leonard | Mar 30, 2020 | College Admissions, College Application Essays, College Applications, College Students, Emergency, Uncategorized
Is it too early to start writing college admissions essays and will the Coronavirus experience make a good college application essay? Will the Coronavirus experience make a good college essay? For 18 years I’ve been predicting two years ahead, what kids will write...
by Jo Leonard | Nov 7, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, Internships
Don’t be the Turkey at Thanksgiving. Be the Smart, Organized Job Seeker. So, what are you going to do with that degree of yours?” Asks Auntie Jean with a truly interested look on her face. “Oh Jeez” you think. “What am I supposed to say...
by Jo Leonard | Jul 2, 2018 | College Applications
Organizing the College Application Process Applying to colleges can be a really stressful time for high school seniors and with all the pressure on kids today, the anxiety about college decisions can start even sooner. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Most of the...