Admissions Blog Posts
Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Making the Final College Choice
Hi y’all! This is Caitlin Kirby, and I’m super excited to be back with another blog and would love to share some tips on what you should be considering as you work to make that...
Continue ReadingThe Value of a Personalized Education
There is no doubt that the college search is one of the most stressful parts of a student’s time in high school, but there are ways to make it less complicated and even fun! The...
Continue ReadingHow to Show Demonstrated Interest in a Virtual World
While the college process may seem challenging to some students, deciding which college to attend can be very important. During the college search process, many students usually begin to grow more and more enthusiastic about...
Continue ReadingFinding Your Fit – Virtually
Dear Senior, I know that this isn’t the senior year you imagined. I understand that you are dealing with uncharted territories in every aspect of life – school, family, friends, and your college search process....
Continue ReadingBUCKLE UP! 2.0
A few years ago, I wrote my first blog aimed at helping parents navigate the college search process. While much of the advice still holds true today, I’ve added some additional tips and tricks to...
Continue ReadingOverview of Fall Diversity Events & Goals
Diversity Events? ….ooooo, tell me more…. Furman Diversity Connection – FDC is one of my favorite days in the fall when we are really just starting to meet high school seniors as they are navigating...
Continue ReadingTips and Tricks for the Senior College Search
It’s officially here – Senior year! Now that you have made it to the top of the school, you will begin to hear one question over and over again: so, do you know where you...
Continue ReadingFinding Balance Your Senior Year
It's senior year and you're trying to balance classes, extracurricular activities, your social life, college applications, and not to mention dealing with the fact that the next few years of your life are currently an...
Continue ReadingTips for Writing a Fantastic College Essay
When you reach the point of filling out college applications, most of the work is behind you. You’ve earned the grades, taken the tests, and have narrowed down a list of colleges to apply to. ...
Continue ReadingHow to Successfully Prepare for a College Meeting
It is true what they say – time flies! One day it is freshman year of high school, then before you know it you are an upperclassmen studying for your SAT’s. Touring college campuses, perfecting...
Continue ReadingJust Can’t Wait to be on the Road Again
Picture this: It is mid-July. I am at my desk. I have carved out some time this afternoon to write this blog post, wherein I hope to shed light on what we in the field...
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