SDeGrange College Consulting

08/26/2026

HS juniors and seniors, now is a great time to register for virtual (or in-person) admissions information sessions with colleges on your interest list. Search for available sessions, dates, and times on college websites in the office of admissions or student recruitment. Thanks to colleagues in the Higher Ed Consultants Association for organizing great counselor presentations during the summer months.

08/26/2026

Looking forward to this conversation.

Please join the HECA Education Abroad Committee tomorrow for a Specialty Spotlight featuring a panel of four distinguished European Business Schools.

✈️Bocconi University in Milan, Italy
✈️Stockholm School of Economics in Stockholm, Sweden
✈️Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Frankfurt, Germany
✈️ESSEC Business School in Paris-Cergy, France

Representatives from each institution will share insights into their universities’ distinctive academic offerings, learning environments, admissions processes, and student experiences.

08/20/2026

Looking forward to this presentation.

Please join the HECA Education Abroad Committee for a Specialty Spotlight featuring a panel of four distinguished European Business Schools.

✈️Bocconi University in Milan, Italy
✈️Stockholm School of Economics in Stockholm, Sweden
✈️Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Frankfurt, Germany
✈️ESSEC Business School in Paris-Cergy, France

Representatives from each institution will share insights into their universities’ distinctive academic offerings, learning environments, admissions processes, and student experiences.

08/20/2026

HS Juniors, now is a great time to take a few minutes to reflect on and write a few notes about how you spent your summer. This exercise can help guide your academic and activity choices over the next academic year.

08/19/2026

save the date!

Is your teen taking the PSAT/NMSQT this fall? Help them turn their results into a game plan with BigFuture Live.

Join us on Aug. 26 to learn how to interpret their scores and connect their academic strengths to college and career options on the BigFuture School mobile app. We’ll also share free practice resources to better prepare them for test day.

Don’t miss practical, expert advice that will help your teen feel ready for what’s next.

Register today ➡️ http://spr.ly/6184B1wAxE

08/14/2026

Need a place to begin your college research? Try your local public library!

08/06/2026

Southwest & Midwest students, this is a great opportunity!

(Re)Start your college search with at one of our this month! We’re headed to 7 cities and can’t wait to connect! Meet 40+ of our member colleges and discover why we say, “What happens during the stay is what counts!” Registration for these FREE events is open now at https://ctcl.org/info-sessions/.

08/01/2026

First step, make sure you create a professional email address that you will use to communicate with colleges, then create your 2026-2027 college application student accounts.

07/28/2026

Participating!

THIS WEEK, WE'RE LIVE!

The Counselor Summer Institute on College Admissions 2026 kicks off tomorrow, July 28!

3 days. 6 sessions. Free CEUs. Zero cost.

From AI tools for advising to navigating the new admissions landscape, we've got the insights you need heading into the 2026-27 school year.

AI Without the Overwhelm
Tues., July 28, 11:00 a.m. ET
• Daniel Villanueva, Jr. — Rice University

Smarter Advising with AI
Tues., July 28, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Daniel Villanueva, Jr. — Rice University

Guiding Students Through Change
Wed., July 29, 11:00 a.m. ET
• Jessica Bernier — Sr. Director, Financial Aid Methodology, College Board
• Danielle Epps — Asst. VP of Enrollment Management, Bowie State University
• Nancy Medina — Director of Financial Aid, Pitzer College
• Tracey Morman — Director of Counseling/College & Career Readiness, Amarillo ISD

The New Admissions Landscape
Wed., July 29, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Carolyn Blair — Director of College Counseling, Sage Hill School
• Steve Frappier — Director of College Counseling, Westminister Schools
• E. Whitney Soule — Vice Provost and Dean of College Admissions, University of Pennsylvania
• Peter Wilson — AVP and Dean of College Admissions, The University of Chicago

Expanding Access for Rural and Small Town Communities
Thurs., July 30, 11:00 a.m. ET
• Mary Wagner, PhD — Executive Director, Strategic Higher Education Enrollment Leadership, College Board
• Jason Mogen — Senior Assistant Director, Office of College Admission, Brown University
• Marjorie Betley — Deputy Director of Admissions, The University of Chicago

Renew and Recharge
Thurs., July 30, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Diane Campbell — Director of College Counseling, Liberty Common High School
• Christy Conley — School Counselor, Oconee High School

📅 July 28–30 | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. ET
🔗 Save your spot now: http://spr.ly/6187BEa9ct

07/28/2026

Go Green Wave!