Perfect For You College Consulting

I’m headed to the IECA annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland. I look forward to connecting with colleagues and attending the incredibly informative conference workshops and break out sessions. Staying informed and up to date on the college admissions landscape is an essential part of my role as an independent educational consultant. Stay tuned…

This is a great explanation of "Standard Strong" from the College Essay Guy. It is a real designation and category that describes students who do EVERYTHING right, but are still denied. This is why it is so important to start developing your own personal narrative early in the process. Are you Standard Strong?

Tulane is updating their testing policy.

Standardized Tests Standardized Testing Update for Fall 2027The submission of SAT or ACT scores will remain optional for Fall 2027 first-year and transfer admission to Tulane. We do, however, have two changes to our policy and guidance on when students should consider submitting test scores.Policy ChangesThe submissio...

Commitment Day looks awfully different when you are paying for Law School yourself. Stay tuned…

Congratulations to the amazing Class of 2026! 🎉🎓

Everyone worked incredibly hard and were accepted into over 90 unique colleges! They were accepted into amazing business, medical, and engineering programs, but I am especially excited for those who remain open minded to the possibilities ahead of them. Most importantly, I am proud that everyone remained TRUE to themselves.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your college admissions journey, and I can’t wait to see the amazing accomplishments you achieve in college and beyond!

What a great opportunity!

Students at The College of New Jersey and Princeton University will soon have the opportunity to expand their academic horizons through a new cross-registration agreement launching in fall 2026.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nRFP50YCo4f

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The misinformation about college admissions on social media lately has been driving me crazy — and if you've been scrolling lately, you probably have seen it too!

So I'm hosting a free webinar next Tuesday, March 24th, at 7:30 PM to have an honest conversation about what's really going on in college admissions today and how to best support your child through the process.

Whether you're just starting to think about college or getting ready to apply, I'd love to have you there. Please use the link below to sign up. I hope to see you on Tuesday!

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 24, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/ofr9HMueR3Cbz79WFBUjtw

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Exciting things are happening at Perfect For You College Consulting! First up, please check out my new website!

Perfect for You College Consulting At Perfect For You College Consulting, we are your strategic advisor and trusted partner. We craft narratives that capture each student's unique strengths and experiences while cutting through the noise of the admissions process. The result? A college that's perfect for you.

https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts. The Common App essay prompts remain the same. Whose ready to start brainstorming?

Announcing the 2026–2027 Common App essay prompts The Common App essay prompts offer a flexible range of topics to help students distinguish themselves in their own voice. During the most recent cycle, the most popular option was "Topic of Your Choice."

I am proud to announce my professional membership in IECA— the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The greatest value I bring to my families comes from visiting colleges, attending conferences, and staying ahead of the ever-changing college admissions landscape.

February is the month of love and before you head off to enjoy your weekend, we hope you will take some time to show lots of it, to our newest Professional members! Congratulations!

Sarah Applegate- Get Write Into College Consulting
Heather D'Agostino-Clarity College Consulting
Marcia Farias-College Admissions International
Kimberly Galway- Galway College Consulting
Gerene Keesler- Admissions Untangled
Jacqueline Korman-Eagan- Perfect For You College Consulting
Julie Layden- Finding U College Counseling, LLC
Rima Makari- Cedar Rose Education Services
Pamela Notemyer Rogers- The Davidson Center for Learning and Academic Planning
Dahlia Orris- Mrs_Orris Post-Secondary Education Advising
Andrea Tsahageas- Big J Educational Consulting
Marilyn Williams- Sustainable Transformational Financial Wellness Education Inc. (STFWE Inc)
Huan Zhang- M Consulting