SMES 2002 alumnus Colter Flemming returned to his native Texas after college and works with the McDermott Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas. Recently, Colter invited me to Dallas to visit the University and to learn more about the program. I was impressed. I asked Colter to write a post for this blog. […]
I share the philosophy of the college counseling office in the front article on the college counseling homepage. Specifically, I note that “choosing a college is an opportunity for students to further develop interests, define talents, and to consider their own individual ideas, stances and values.” Our philosophy aligns with the school’s educational mission as […]
During this time of year, parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors frequently ask two questions: how do I plan a college visit and what should my child do this summer? The SMES College Counseling office offers these tips: When planning college visits keep an open mind about college choices. Don’t narrow the search too early […]