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Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable!
October 30, 2013

This famous quote rings true to many of us throughout our lives. After joining a student organization in college, this quote was emphasized at the beginning of every meeting for us to understand the importance of time. It stuck...

Top 10 Skills High School Students Need To Develop In Preparation For College
April 28, 2013

It’s never too early to start thinking about preparing for college. This Top 10 list has been developed through many years of attending conferences, listening to college admission professionals, and touring a variety of colleges and universities around the...

It’s not about where you get in, but where you FIT in!
December 6, 2012

The phrase “college fit” has been bouncing around for a while and in the craziness of application season, it sometimes is forgotten. Many students and families get wrapped up in the frenzy of rankings, myths, school names, where their...

Can what I post on Facebook actually hurt my chances of getting accepted?
July 11, 2011

I was recently asked to contribute to a blog for a college website designed to answer hot topic questions for college applicants. The question for that posting was: Can what I post on facebook actually hurt my chances of...

Acceptances and Testimonials
July 6, 2011

What a great year it has been for the partnership between The Summit Counseling Center and Academic Futures!!  Summit Staff Therapist Leigh Anne Spraetz works with high school students to find the right fit between a student and a...

Finding Balance in Preparing for College
February 28, 2011

Recently, I attended the first Georgia showing of Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture, a documentary about the stress-filled, anxiety-provoking lifestyles many students face in high school today, while focusing heavily on the impending future of...

Top 10 Skills High Students Need to Be Developing To Be Prepared For College
June 7, 2010

As an educational consultant who spends 25% of her time touring colleges and meeting with admissions deans or committees, Leigh Anne Spraetz often hears what skills high school students need to spend more time developing. Here is her list...

Top Ten Strengths and Experiences Colleges Look for in High School Students
May 26, 2010

(Based on a 2006-2007 survey of IECA member consultants) A rigorous high school curriculum that challenges the student and may include AP or IB classes. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend. However, slightly lower grades in...