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What Extracurriculars Actually Matter for College? 

In this episode, I talk with independent educational consultant Allison Grandits of Grand Fit Educational Consulting about when to get involved, what leadership can look like without a title, and how students can choose activities that fit their interests. 

I'm excited to share my conversation on Talking with Teri, where I break down the college admissions process and how my GRAND Fit Method helps families find the right school—academically, socially, and financially.

In my guest post for Edison Prep, I delve into how thoughtful course selection can significantly impact your college admissions journey. I offer practical advice on building a rigorous and balanced academic record that aligns with your goals. 

In my recent article, I explore the issue of scholarship displacement, where external scholarships inadvertently reduce a student's financial aid package. I discuss how this practice can diminish the rewards of a student's hard work and offer strategies to navigate and prevent displacement

I recently had the honor of sharing my journey with Shout Out Colorado, discussing my transition from school counseling to running Grand Fit Educational Consulting.

After working with hundreds of students as a high school counselor and now as an Independent Educational Consultant, I’ve witnessed many mistakes families make when approaching the college admissions process. Here are some of the most common, and what you can do to avoid them.

I spoke with Andrew Hazzlee about everything that goes into finding the perfect school for your child. We discussed everything from my journey toward becoming an Independent Educational Consultant to the factors you need to consider when choosing a school. 

I had the honor of being featured in Life In The Park, a magazine based in Suwanee, Georgia. In the article, I discussed everything that goes into helping families find the perfect schools for their children, including financial aid opportunities and choosing target schools.​

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During the pandemic, more students than ever are choosing their colleges without being able to physically visit campuses. My thoughts on colleges using virtual programming to help students get the full experience were a contribution to this wonderful article.

My expertise was featured in another one of The Atlantic Journal-Constitution’s articles. The article focused on how Georgia schools are navigating the ACTs and SATs during the pandemic. I shared my hope about these tests becoming optional.

This piece I wrote for CollegeXpress details four key numbers that every family needs to know when their child applies to college. These include their college budget, financial family contribution, financial aid, and the school’s average awarded amounts.

I had the honor of writing another article for CollegeXpress, this time discussing how to choose high school classes with your ideal college in mind. I always teach my students that the earlier they start planning, the better, and this includes high school classes!

This blog I wrote for Applerouth details how I help families that want my guidance with scholarships and how I help families expand their college options and encourage the student to apply for scholarships. 

My thoughts were a part of an important discussion about scholarships. I explained why it’s crucial to include merit-based aid as a factor when it comes to choosing a college. Remember, it’s important to find scholarships where you meet or exceed requirements.