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PSAT Scores Release Dates
What to Do When Your PSAT Scores Come In Have you gotten your PSAT scores back? Scores from the October 2018 PSAT will be released for different days, depending on the area of the country. Texas and...
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Student’s and Parent’s Responsibilities in College Planning
Responsibilities of Students and Families While working with the college consultant, families and students have certain responsibilities in order to help the process run smoothly. The consultant’s job...
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I got offered Blinn TEAM at A&M but what does that mean?
Texas A&M is releasing final admissions decisions soon for students who applied for Fall 2018. If you got accepted, congratulations! There are also several other pathways that might be offered:...
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We Are Hiring!
Business is growing so Brand College Consulting is looking for a Reading/English tutor who can help high school students who are preparing for the SAT or ACT. Training and materials will be provided,...
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STEM College and Career Fair comes to Houston
In Fall 2016, NACAC hosted a STEM College and Career Fairs in addition to its National College Fair programming for students interested in pursuing college opportunities beyond high school. The new...
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When should you submit those college applications?
The short answer: as soon as possible. Most colleges start accepting applications August 1 or during the Fall semester of senior year. Even for colleges with Spring deadlines, it is strongly encouraged...
View ArticleQuiz! Is Your Teen Ready for College?
Is your teenager ready for college? Success at college requires many skills for emotional, social, and academic tasks. Students will need to be academically prepared for college, which can be measured...
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Does the PSAT Matter? Should You Prepare?
The PSAT will be given to area high school juniors (and younger students in some districts) on Wednesday, October 16. But does this test really matter? Should you take it seriously? Is it something...
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National College Fairs Scheduled for 2020
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) released its list of dates and cities for National College Fairs. These College Fairs are free to the public and designed for...
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How to File the FAFSA
8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA Form Need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form but don’t know where to start? I’m here to help. Let’s walk through the process step by...
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Is your high school counselor an expert on college admissions?
Is your teenager’s high school counselor an expert on college? Probably not. In fact, the odds are high that your high school counselor’s knowledge about college admission strategies, standardized...
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Five Things to Know About Scholarships
As the cost of attending some the nation’s colleges exceed $60,000 a year, many families start looking for scholarships to help cover the cost. However, too many people don’t understand the basics of...
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I got offered Blinn TEAM at A&M but what does that mean?
Texas A&M is releasing final admissions decisions soon for students who applied for Fall 2018. If you got accepted, congratulations! There are also several other pathways that might be offered:...
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News about SAT and ACT Tests
SAT “College Board is canceling the May 2 adminstration. Makeup exams for the March 14 test (rescheduled to March 28) are also canceled. Registered students will receive refunds.” Higher ed experts...
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Update about AP Exams
Update: April 3, 20202 AP Exam Schedule released Update from College Board regarding AP Exams For the 2019–20 exam administration only, students can take a 45-minute online exam at home. Beginning on...
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How Students Can Be Productive From Home
Many high school students use their summer break from high school to participate in activities that may boost their resumes or applications for college. Some of these activities include summer camp...
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College Resources
College is an expensive investment that requires teenagers to make very important decisions. Want more information or resources? Two books I’ve personally read and highly recommend are: How to College:...
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Expanded Student Resume for University of Texas
An expanded, detailed student resume is strongly recommended for student applying to the University of Texas. It is also required for application to the UT Honors Program. College student résumés are...
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Coronavirus Cases at Texas Universities
As colleges start the academic school year during a pandemic, coronavirus cases are turning up by the thousands. A New York Times survey of more than 1,500 American colleges and universities has...
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Rising “Hidden Costs” for College
More and more Americans are going to college. According to data from the Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 1980, 50% of high school graduates between the ages...
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