Carlson Education Consulting

01/14/2022

Hello Friends! As many of you know, I have returned to private college advising full-time and now work with Guide Us Educational Services. I love working with high school students on the college selection process! Now is a great time for juniors to start planning and preparing for their college application season. We meet over Zoom so I can work with students in any location. Together we can find you the best-fit college and make the process easy and stress free!

10/05/2016

Local college fair at Peabody Veteran's Memorial High School.
http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us/Domain/1047

10/03/2016

There is still room in my "Financial Aid and Scholarship Toolkit" workshop scheduled for this Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Click below for more information and to register!
http://carlsoned.com/workshops-events/

Workshops & Events Free Workshops! 5 Steps to Creating a Strong College Application Profile: High School Steps to College Success This free 60 minute workshop will provide helpful steps that all high school students can take to prepare for the college application process. Being intentional about st...

04/12/2016

The Northeastern Virtual College Fair is happening now! Log in to explore colleges and connect with admissions reps.
http://collegefairsonline.com/

Find the right school for you by participating in one of our virtual college fairs to get all the information you need to make a decision.

01/19/2016

High school students and parents! Please join me for a free workshop, "5 Steps to Creating a Strong College Application Profile: High School Steps to College Success."
Tuesday, February 2, 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 pm
Peabody, MA
Learn more at:
http://carlsoned.com/workshops-events/

12/15/2015

I enjoyed being interviewed for this story in the Boston Globe about paying for college, and appreciate being included in the article. Search the Globe online for other college related articles written by Jennifer Lefferts.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2015/12/11/paying-for-college-quite-education/PXpoqQtgqJsrD4fb64bEgO/story.html

Some families start early, but most save just 27 percent of their college funding goals by the time their child heads to campus.

12/15/2015

Mark your calendar for TeenLife Live virtual fair on January 31. Lots of great resources for college searches, gap year planning, and more!
http://info.teenlife.com/tl-live-2016

Don't miss our free online event on 1/31!

12/11/2015

Fun video - and I love that Michelle Obama did this!

https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHumor/videos/10153377548942807/?theater

10/23/2015

Here's some helpful advice for high school juniors wondering how to plan college admissions testing in light of the upcoming revised SAT to be implemented in March 2016.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-the-new-sat-is-spooking-high-school-students/

The new college admissions test, which debuts in March, will require better reading, math, analytical and writing skills

10/01/2015

Great information about using social media as a positive supplement to your college applications.
http://www.golocalpdx.com/lifestyle/colleges-admissions-social-media-tune-up

Get your social media accounts ready for the college admissions process.

08/13/2015

This is a helpful resource for learning about, and connecting with, colleges of interest. Check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/CollegeWeekLive1?fref=ts

CollegeWeekLive makes finding the perfect college easy. Chat online with college admissions representatives and watch expert presentations nearly everyday.

07/06/2015

I am very pleased to announce the launch of Carlson Education Consulting! Please visit our website to learn more about our services in private College Guidance and Educational Coaching. "Like" our page to receive updates on coming events and links to our "Reach Higher" blog with helpful tips and information.

High school Juniors and Seniors, let us help you navigate the college search process to find your best and strongest options for your college studies, financial aid, and scholarships.

Students starting in Grade 6 through adult learners can benefit from our educational coaching services in study and organizational skills, transitions advising, gap-year guidance, and help with high school completion programs.

Our desire goal is to help you reach your goals, and journey with you as you... Aspire... Apply... Achieve!