Carol Lee Barry College Consulting

01/26/2019

Gloomy!

12/13/2016

Always interested in lists

Since its 17th century beginning, American higher education has held strong ties to religion. StartClass ranks the top 25 colleges with religious affiliations.

09/27/2016

The best ideas are free.....
https://magellancounseling.com/2016/09/19/completing-the-common-app/

09/06/2016

Doesn't hurt to start talking about these things early!
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2015/12/09/7-questions-families-should-discuss-when-choosing-colleges?src=usn_fb

Parents should talk about expectations before teens narrow down their college short lists.

08/11/2016

Just around the corner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/18/as-drop-off-looms-a-professors-note-for-new-college-parents/?postshare=7261469637585598&tid=ss_mail

You can’t give good advice about managing an issue at college if you’ve become part of the drama.

08/03/2016

This is not an easy read but important....http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/09/how-helicopter-parents-cause-binge-drinking/492722/

The way some white professionals raise their children is exacerbating an alcohol problem on U.S. college campuses.

08/03/2016

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/top-public?src=usn_fb

07/13/2016

I have had a lot of interest lately in Computer Science

See the US News rankings for the world's top universities in Computer Science. Compare the academic programs at the world's best universities.

07/12/2016

So I love lists....

Students in the class of 2020 will weigh a number of factors when choosing their colleges this spring. They’ll consider location, size, academic reputation, presence of Greek life, athletics and more before sending their deposit to their new home for the next four years. Ever present, however, as th

07/12/2016

Advisehttp://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-college-application-mistakes-to-avoid?src=usn_fb

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

07/12/2016

Bye bye

Illinois is ditching the controversial state PARCC exam for high school students, instead giving 11th-graders a state-paid SAT college entrance exam next spring.

07/12/2016

Common app....

Every year, the valuable feedback you provide is transformed into new features and functionality for the Common App. Here are the top ten enhancements for the upcoming application. Enhancements to Application System