Join me, Nicole Walberg, as I discuss important topics for the college application process with fellow Independent College Counselor Dana Ponsky.

This video takes a big picture approach to the various pieces of the college application. We discuss grades, course planning, testing, letters of recommendation and activities.

In our second video, fellow Independent College Counselor Dana Ponsky and I discuss how to create a college list that is holistic, balanced, and addresses your goals and preferences for a learning environment.

This week, Dana Ponsky and I focus on how to think about faith and religious practices when choosing the right college and college experience.

This week Nicole does a double session to discuss test preparation strategies with Chris Sanderson from Sanderson Test Prep. Sanderson Test Prep specializes in standardized test prep and tutoring. Sanderson Test Prep offers live tutoring sessions for test prep, academic tutoring, automated test proctoring, on-demand test prep modules, and other resources on his website.

This week, Dana discusses life coaching for teenagers with Tanai Milgram, a self-esteem and empowerment coach. Tanai discusses how life coaching strategies can play an important role in not just ensuring your student has a healthy mindset during high school, but how this can positively impact the college admission and application experience.

You can learn more about Tanai and her services visit her website at www.tanaimilgram.com

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This week we meet with Chris Sanderson, from Sanderson Test Prep and Ruben Gutierrez, of Errez Design Studio. Chris and Ruben share their insights about student learning and functional spatial needs just in time for your family’s transition back to school this fall.