More About Us

  • Kevin McMullin is the founder and president of Collegewise, a private college counseling company. This is his blog. He also writes books and a free email newsletter, makes videos (not the music kind), speaks at high schools and conferences, and generally tries to spread the word about saner, smarter college planning. Email Kevin here.

    To find out more about Collegewise, visit the website or contact the office closest to you.


Receive our blog posts by email

Enter your email address:

Facebook: Our Facebook
Twitter: @collegewise.com

Search



  • WWW      wiselikeus.com

WHAT WE DO

Our counselors and products help students find and get accepted to the colleges that are right for them. Click on a link below to learn more.


Image

Work with a Collegewise counselor online or in person



Image

BUY

How to Make Your Common Application a Lot Less Common



Image

BUY

Is there a Future Doctor in the House? A Guide for Choosing a College and Preparing for Life as a Premed



Image

BUY

Story Finders: How Counselors and Teachers Can Help Students Write Better College Essays (without Helping Too Much)


« July 2008 | Main | September 2008 »

August 05, 2008

August News for Friends and Family

Panel_3 "Don't get your heart set on one school when you're applying.  You might think there's only one school for you, but wherever you end up, that's probably where you should be."

"(Californian students) Stop worrying so much about the cold weather back east.  It's just snow. People deal with it.  Geez!"

"When you tour colleges, ask the students on campus questions.  You might feel lame doing it but, trust me, it makes us feel important when you ask."

These were just a few of the nuggets of wisdom our former Collegewise--now happy college--students shared at our first student panel which we held last week.


Continue reading "August News for Friends and Family" »