What to Expect This Fall for American Colleges and Universities
Four Scenarios That Colleges are Considering Becky touring Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island last summer While the full scope of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be known,…
15 Things to Know if You Want to Do Your University Studies Abroad
The Pros and Cons of Attending School Overseas Cambridge University Have you considered doing your university studies outside the United States? Many globally-minded students are strongly considering various international options…
Education Vs. Coronavirus: June Edition
Boarding Schools and Therapeutic Schools. Are they open? Though the sands continue to shift beneath our feet, we will attempt to describe the landscape today, what we are predicting, and…
Is that Boarding School Right for Your Child?
Is That Boarding School Right for Your Child? Important questions to ask before deciding on a school for your child When considering boarding school for your child, many parents are…
The Do’s and Dont’s of a Zoom Interview
The Do's and Don'ts of a Zoom Interview Everyone is on Zoom, or similar platforms these days, whether it's for online class, a conversation with potential coach, interview for a…
How a Sudden Departure From Home is a Big Hairy Deal
I watch the events in Egypt unfold, my thoughts are with the thousands of expat children and families who are living in Egypt as well as their Egyptian friends and…
Five Signs a College Student may Benefit from Extra Support
Challenge is a part of the normal transition to college. The difficult parts of life are the parts where we learn and grow. And, sometimes students struggle an extraordinary amount…
Choosing the Right Boarding School
Six Questions to Ask When Choosing the Right Boarding School How do you choose a boarding school with so many good schools throughout the United States, how do you distinguish…
Campus Visits
The 10 Most Important Things to Look for in a Campus Visit (especially international students) by Rebecca Grappo, M.Ed, Certified Educational Planner For most families, especially those that live abroad,…
Texas Colleges and Universities: Texas A&M, Rice University, Trinity College, Schreiner University and the University of Houston
Starting the Texas Tour Prior to the IECA Conference in Austin this year, I had the opportunity to visit 6 Texas colleges and universities in east and central Texas…
Costa Rica, Pura Vida! Therapeutic Programs in Costa Rica – New Summit, The Bridge and Pure Life
For years, I have wanted to do site visits on three very special therapeutic programs in Costa Rica – New Summit Academy, The Bridge, and Pure Life. I finally had the opportunity…
Western Canadian Boarding Schools Rock!
Cobalt blue skies, soaring evergreen trees, lush ferns, glacial lakes, hidden coves, and ocean views - few places in the world are as lovely as the islands of Victoria and…
