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Sometimes students need a change, and that’s ok! If you have a student who is looking into transferring, now is the time to talk with us. We will help them navigate how to choose a school that is a better fit for them and feel confident as they submit applications.

Applications are open! We often get asked if attendance will help a student be accepted later. The short answer is no. The longer answer includes that it can always benefit a student to explore interests, whether through a pay-to-play program or a free opportunity.

Inspire Summer - UVA Northern Virginia Summer programming for rising 10th-12th graders to explore new interests and skills. Both in-person and online sessions are available.

Ahead of Giving Tuesday tomorrow, we’d love to highlight the main organization we’ve supported this year. LAWS supports our community through education, prevention, and services for survivors. See the link to their website in the comments and wherever you choose to donate, happy giving!

Today was a gorgeous day at a D.C. fav! Who recognizes this campus?

Do you have or know a student who needs help but can’t afford a consultant? Check out Matchlighters, one of the programs many IECs volunteer through.

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Matchlighters Program 2024 Walking the streets of England as a Latina teenager, Estefany Cepeda Fana recalled getting “weird looks” around town and even hearing someone call her the n-word.

Some we’ve visited. Some we have students attending. All are what campus dreams are made of. 😍😍😍

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-beautiful-colleges-in-america?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23gAYNZ_HvTho3qEdrWITshwxoFE9xWmo-OM4TMhfhS_pNllyktd79eOw_aem_AT9kZdPdgO0sAubczSwa0s3ViNOL3a0nEUZdN1AjIrYERX12vxcQP0TJ1l6Y-2_9ZHs5wbmmq0k46pUxuOYeP9qS

The 64 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America Did your alma mater make the list?

Propel families, you already have an update from a few days ago. While we wait, happy FAFSA Groundhog’s Day to all! 😝

Good luck to all at NYC Unifieds!

We’ve visited Amherst in the fall, and it was GORGEOUS! It’s one of the prettiest campuses every season of the year.