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Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jun 27, 20202 min read
Virtual College Event: Creating a College List & Behind the Admission Process
College fairs have long been a useful way for students to learn about schools as they build their college lists. But the COVID-19...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Dec 31, 20193 min read
The Biggest Change in College Admission You've Never Heard Of
We are passionate about sharing information about the college and career journey. I'm a member of the National Association for College...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Sep 28, 20191 min read
What Colleges Look for in High School Students
Just as every college is different, so too are the criteria and priorities in each college's admission process. This document was...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Aug 6, 20194 min read
New Changes to High School Rankings & Pre-AP Courses: Why It's Occurring
Over the past few months, I’ve been attending conferences to learn about how the college landscape is changing both within the high...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Apr 1, 20192 min read
ZeeMee: A Platform for Prospective Students to Highlight Themselves, Meet Fellow Students & Sel
I first heard of ZeeMee about 2 years ago at a conference where they presented. At the time, their focus was allowing students a...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jan 22, 20191 min read
LinkedIn Benefits for High School Students
Parents are surprised to hear I recommend high school students ages 16+ create a LinkedIn account. I'm always proud of young adults when...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jul 2, 20183 min read
Chicago Drops SAT/ACT Requirement. Will Others Follow?
The University of Chicago announced that it was dropping the requirement that all undergraduate applicants submit SAT or ACT scores....
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jan 27, 20183 min read
Colleges Pushing Students to Do Too Much in High School
Demands over number of college-level courses are distorting students' precollege experience and creating needless stress, says essay cap
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jan 3, 20181 min read
Popularity of Early Admissions Grows and Grows
Early college selection decisions is a hot topic in the higher education circles. While attending a conference earlier in the year, many...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Oct 29, 20171 min read
How To Find The Right University for YOU!
We have many families ask, "Now that we know what our young adult is going to major in, how do we determine which university to attend?" ...
