Core College Consulting

05/01/2026

Learn how to craft knockout college essays in this two-hour writing workshop led by Sam Bergeron, our essay specialist extraordinaire. Limited spots available.

Date/time: Sunday, June 7th from 2-4pm CT
Cost: $250
Students will leave with:
- An understanding of what colleges look for in essays
- Prompts for practicing personal writing
- At least five personal statement topic ideas
- A structured outline for the first essay draft

Scan the QR code to register now!

03/23/2026

I had the chance to visit several colleges across Pennsylvania last week as part of the IECA “Pursue Your Happiness in PA” tour, and I left feeling both energized and reflective.

There’s a lot shifting in admissions right now: AI, test optional practices, affordability, even a projected decline in the number of college-aged students.

But what stood out most wasn’t the uncertainty; it was the intentionality.

Schools like Bryn Mawr, Lehigh, Dickinson, Penn State, and Penn are all thinking deeply about:

➡️ how students learn
➡️ how they grow
➡️ and how to prepare them for a changing world

The biggest shift I’m seeing?

Less focus on “getting in”,
More focus on “getting on” and becoming.

If you’re navigating this process, it’s worth slowing down and asking:
Where will you actually thrive?

If you’re thinking through that right now, I’m always happy to be a sounding board.

Read more here: https://www.corecollegeconsulting.com/blog/pursue-your-happiness-in-pa-what-i-saw-what-stayed-with-me

IECA--Independent Educational Consultants Association

I recently had the opportunity to visit 10 colleges in PA, and it was one of those weeks that leaves you both energized and thinking long after it ends.

02/10/2026

Planning on visiting colleges this spring? Check out our guide!

https://www.corecollegeconsulting.com/blog/iudx7m8sre7zsozewoku9l282pp1zq

A great college visit begins before you set foot on campus, with a solid plan.

08/28/2025

For anyone working with q***r (and especially trans) kids, here is a resource to help in applying to college, including how to fill out the "profile" section of the Common App. Enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

https://www.corecollegeconsulting.com/blog/applying-to-college-as-a-q***r-student

Whether you are a q***r teen applying to college, a parent, or a counselor, this guide will help you understand some of the factors that go into the application process.

05/03/2025

Congrats to the Class of 2025! 👏🏻

About 60% of our students are headed out of state and the other 40% are staying in Texas (including four private universities).

01/28/2025

Where are you applying to college? College Fairs can help you answer this question.

12/21/2024

It's so nice for seniors to have some early college acceptances as they head into winter vacation. Congrats to our Class of 2024!

09/27/2024

What a great first day at the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference!

I was thrilled to be on the panel for the First Timers session with my colleagues Constance Lumumba-Perez, Candice Mackey, Ryan DePuy, and Kris Tesoro.

I loved connecting and catching up with Murphy Miller and Jess Chermak.

And I was so inspired by Magic Johnson!!

Looking forward to today! ❤️

09/17/2024

I'm so excited to be attending the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference in LA next week!

I'll be presenting at the First Timer's session on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. If you are going to be there, I'd love to see you, and if this is your first conference, please come to the session!

09/16/2024