I know it’s disappointing to be deferred in the early round but, truly, very few students are. Most are outright rejected. A deferral is not a “no.” It’s a “let’s connect at the end of the semester to see where...Read More
It’s college admissions purgatory: the dreaded Deferral Letter. Much like a life-long bachelor, your target college isn’t quite ready to commit to you with an offer of admission, but he isn’t ready to fully let you go so you...Read More
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems we wake up every morning, holding our breath, to see what changes are occurring around us. That is nowhere truer than in the state of college admissions. This morning, I...Read More
Purgatory. Limbo. It’s neither the jubilation of being admitted nor the clear direction to move on. After months of hard work, and even more months of excruciating anticipation, Dream U has made a decision. You’ve been waitlisted. What do you...Read More
The time is here. Your hard work across the past 4 years has paid off and you are about to embark on the next part of your life’s journey. Once you have made a decision on where you plan to...Read More
Are you experiencing laziness, apathy, or a generally dismissive attitude? Are you missing school or not bothering to hand in assignments? Do Mondays seem extra awful? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is very likely you...Read More
So, you’ve done your best. You chose your college wisely. You prepared for the transition to college. You got out of your dorm room and tried to build a life that was fulfilling academically, socially and personally. But, no matter...Read More
While you may be fully aware that the student you are sending off to college (a.k.a. your baby for the past 18-19 years) may not know how to do laundry, clean a toilet or make anything more complex than a...Read More
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you realize that “Dream U” is not so dreamy after all. Maybe you have discovered that you really want to pursue a degree that is not offered at your current school. Maybe the...Read More
I was recently touring a prominent university in the Mid-West when I noticed a young man leave his dorm with a huge basket full of dirty laundry. A car pulled up and an elegantly dressed lady exited the driver-side door,...Read More
