06/12/2026
The last of the graduation posts for the month - Congrats, Class of 2026!
Helping students and families understand and navigate the college admission and financial aid process
Cathy McMeekan, Independent Educational Consultant, works with students and parents, helping them navigate the college admission process.
06/12/2026
The last of the graduation posts for the month - Congrats, Class of 2026!
06/11/2026
Just a random photo of one of my cats. He looks like he was posing for me! Do you own a pet and have a lot of pet photos on your phone?
Mentally imagining things can help you encode (remember) information more effectively than just rote memorization. So, create a visual image of what you are trying to study and remember for better recall!
Their soccer fields used to be next to llama pastures, so they decided to use llamas as their mascot. Now you know!
This is the month for high school and college graduations. Congrats, and enjoy your well-deserved accomplishment!
With AP scores coming out later this summer, students might be wondering if they will earn an AP Scholar designation.
06/03/2026
Congrats to the class of 2026! All our students had great options to choose from!
Sleeping after learning helps you consolidate (think of making the memory stronger). Research has shown that consolidation is strong during sleep as long as you go to sleep 2-4 hours after your study session. So, snooze on!
Did you think it was a college in Florida? Were you surprised by the answer? I sure was!
05/29/2026
June is the typical month for graduations, so I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have already graduated or will graduate in the class of 2026. You made it through some tough years, and I wish you all the best moving forward!