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The college admission process can be mysterious and complicated, and it starts earlier than most parents think. While we are excited about the success of The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race, we know there are still more questions than answers.
Talk Topics
Our goal is to provide insight and support to students, parents, and organizations to navigate this process. We can do this virtually via Zoom or in-person.
Beyond the Ivies and Black Ivies
Do we put too much stock into “elite” schools? We want parents to reimagine success beyond name brand colleges.
Start Early
Too many families believe the college process begins in high school. That’s not true. While the actual start date depends on your aspirations, we believe that earlier a family is aware and proactive, there is a greater chance for college admissions success.
Independent Schools, Black Students and the College Application Process
Sending your child to a private school does not mean they will get into an elite college. It also does not mean that the school counselor will understand your family’s unique needs and suggest the right schools. Given the cultural and financial trade offs many of us make for our children to attend these private schools, are they worth it?
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Why Your Teen Needs to Consider Both
The college application process is personal. Every student has different needs. We want you to think about your child, not your college experience, and what matters most. We believe that means considering HBCUs, PWIs and the cost, location, possible major and possible career.
College Admissions Overview
This is a general session where we will walk through the college admission process. We will pull from our over 50 years of collective college admission experience from both sides of the college admissions desk and give you the blueprint for college admissions success.
The College Essay
We have seen a lot of applications. Let us help you and your child to think through how to make the essays stand out and not make the common mistakes that can hinder an application.
