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Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
May 232 min read
College Spotlight: Loyola Marymount University
College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
May 203 min read
College Search & Selection: Academic Fit
Academic fit is a priority for most high school students and families during the college search process, but it can be hard to know which...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Apr 304 min read
College Application Season Timeline: Completing College Applications
Juniors, it's almost time for college application season! The appropriate college application completion timeline for each student is...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Apr 252 min read
College Spotlight: Colorado School of Mines
This College Spotlight provides fun and interesting highlights about Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Apr 183 min read
College Application Essays and When to Consider an Essay Coach
The college admission process has become increasingly uncertain and overwhelming in recent years, and it can be difficult to determine...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Apr 23 min read
"Soiling the Nest": Struggles in the Weeks and Months Before College
We've all heard stories about it, and we've all hoped our family would be spared. Unfortunately, many of us have no choice but to live...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Mar 194 min read
Recommendation Letters for College Admission
Recommendation letters are an integral part of the college application process, and a little advanced planning can help make the process...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Mar 122 min read
College Spotlight: Northeastern University
College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Mar 43 min read
College Planning: Summer Activities
Early spring is a popular time for students and parents to plan summer activities, and parents often ask me about summer activities that...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Feb 263 min read
Waitlisted By Your Favorite College: Determining Whether to Accept a Waitlist Position
You've waited for what seems like forever for an admission decision from your favorite college. Maybe you were even deferred in the Early...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Feb 223 min read
College Standardized Testing Policies: Test Free, Test Optional, Test Flexible, Test Preferred, Test Required
College standardized testing policies for admission differ by institution and can change annually. When creating a balanced college list,...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Feb 191 min read
College Planning Timeline
Students apply to college during Senior year, but college planning involves a progression of steps over several years. Financial planning...
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed., NCC
Feb 134 min read
College Tour Tips
While you can research colleges in many ways, a campus tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of the campus and...
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