College Ascent

01/12/2022

Juniors: You’re starting to wonder what “be yourself” means in your college applications. It means just that!

As we launch into the new year, I asked college admission leaders to unpack authenticity for applicants. The response was overwhelming, and common themes emerged.

10/31/2021

Congratulations! College Ascent student accepted to Western Washington University!

10/29/2021

Today I’m at the West Coast Conference XC Championships in Concord, CA. I love watching student-athletes compete on the course and in the classroom.

10/23/2021

I’m in Lafayette, LA today! My students here have been working diligently for over a year to perfect their college applications. Today they will hit “Send” on their Early Action apps. Congratulations!

10/21/2021

Done! 100% of College Ascent seniors met the deadline to submit their in-state applications for CO Free App Days! Congratulations!

10/19/2021

It’s time! Colorado Free Application Days, from today through Thursday, allow you to submit your applications without the fee!

Overview In 2021, Colorado's Free Application Day has expanded to become Free Application Day$! The fourth annual statewide initiative has grown from one day to three days and takes place from Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Applicants who submit their admission applications to Col...

09/10/2021

Register today! These virtual fairs are a great place to start your college search!

Find your future college or university at the Sept. 12 Virtual College Fair! Virtualcollegefairs.org

08/31/2021

Exciting news for one College Ascent senior! What if you already had an offer of admission in August?

08/30/2021

A parent recently asked me if most of my students go to out-of-state colleges. My newest blog explores the recent trend to stay close to home. Do you think the trend will continue or was it primarily Covid-driven?

The most common denominator amongst my students is that they want to attend college out of state. But for the class of 2021, comfort is close to home.

08/23/2021

Confused by all of the application deadlines? Follow this handy guide! My Monday tip: Apply to at least one school with rolling admission. You will likely hear back quickly which can reduce some admissions stress during your senior year.

08/18/2021

Students: As you head back to school this fall, get involved in activities that you enjoy, not extracurriculars that you think colleges want on your applications. Colleges want to see your authentic self!

05/26/2021

Colorado schools will no longer require the SAT or ACT for first-time freshman during the admissions process. These test-optional policies create more opportunity and stronger classes.

Public colleges and universities in Colorado are no longer required to consider SAT or ACT scores for first-time freshmen during the admissions process under a newly signed law.