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Accepted! (but there's a catch): Spring admits and mandatory freshman study abroad
When a student applies to a college, they expect either a yes (admitted) or no (denied). However, sometimes they get a maybe (deferred)...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Are Boston-area colleges more selective today? Yes, yes, yes!
You are correct if you feel that colleges are more selective today than "back in the day" when you (parents) applied to college....
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Tuition Waiver at UMass! What's it worth?
Every year, about 18,000 Massachusetts students are excited to learn that they have qualified for the John and Abigail Adams scholarship...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Touring the "other" college in Providence
Yes, Brown University is in Providence, but so is Providence College. Here are my findings after a recent visit: Date of visit January...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Which is the "best" state school in New England?
There are many factors that make a school "the best" for a given student. However, many clients ask me how New England's flagship public...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


URI: Great campus and facilities. Is it right for your student?
Date of visit November 2017 Reviewer Eric Stutman, Top Choice College Consulting School visited U. Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Vital stats...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Tips for finding a great college fit for your student
What does it mean to look for a “good college fit” for a student? There are many characteristics of a college that will help ensure that...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Ten financial aid tips for high school juniors and seniors
On October 1st each year, both FAFSA (Federal) and CSS Profile (Institutional) financial aid applications became available for students...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Visit report: Who is a good fit for Dean College?
Date of visit September 2017 Reviewer Eric Stutman, Top Choice College Consulting School visited Dean College, Franklin, MA Vital stats...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Ohio State U. Is it for your New England Student?
Dates of visit: April, July, and August 2017 Reviewer Eric Stutman, Top Choice College Consulting School visited: The Ohio State...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


UNH: A nice public school option in New England
Date of visit June 2017 Reviewer Eric Stutman, Top Choice College Consulting School visited University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Vital...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Cool new admissions features in Naviance
Have you logged into Naviance recently? They have enhanced the admissions graph, aka scattergram, and I think it is cool. The...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


UDenver: sun, skiing, and more
Date of visit May 2017 Reviewer Eric Stutman, Top Choice College Consulting School visited University of Denver, Denver, CO Vital stats...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Top Lessons from"Paying For College" book
I recently read Parent's Guide to Paying For College and Repaying Student Loans by Reyna Gobel. This book was a quick read, and not as...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Free College Admissions Q & A May 6th in Medfield, MA
Where: Morphosi Academy, 5 West Mill St, Suite 3, Medfield, MA 02052 When: Saturday May 6th from 2-3:30 pm What: High school students and...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Audio Interview: 6 Goals for the Best College Search
Listen to this audio interview where I discuss the goals of a successful college search. I was interviewed by Alexis Avila of Prepped &...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


College visit summary for UMass Lowell
Please contact me at 617.240.6899 or eric@topchoicecollegeconsulting.com for the full report. Vital stats 10,500 undergrads, 17:1...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Top tips from "Paying for college without going broke"
I recently read the Princeton Review book, Paying for college without going broke. Here is a link to the book on amazon.com....
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


UConn visit report from a MA resident view
I visited U Conn in Storrs, CT on February 2, 2017. Here is my report. Feel free to comment. Date of visit 2/2/2017 Reviewer Eric...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read


A guide to campus options at Arizona State University
With over 60,000 undergraduate students, Arizona State University is one of the largest in the United States. However, while most...
Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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