This post will begin a series looking at some curricular innovations (unique majors, minors, and certificates) that we discovered as we toured colleges around Ohio. Each of these were discussed…
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Established in 1824, Kenyon College is the oldest private college in Ohio. It is located in the small, quaint village of Gambier, Ohio and sits just above the Kokosing Gap Trail,…
Ohio is home to five of the finest liberal arts colleges in the country. Collectively, they form the Five Colleges of Ohio, a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges that…
Recently the news has offered ongoing reporting of the challenges facing Ohio colleges and universities as a result of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. This post will begin a series exploring…
As we travel to colleges across Ohio, we always ask, “what do you consider to be your college’s strongest (signature) majors and why?” Admissions counselors are quick to list their…
If you find yourself east of Cleveland near the small town of Painesville, Ohio you should take some time to visit and tour the campus of Lake Erie College. Founded…
In my last blog entry, we looked at The ASD Affinity Program, the only college learning support program in Ohio focusing solely on students with ASD. In this entry, we…
The Oxford Light If you ask students at Miami University about the “Oxford Light” or the “Phantom Motorcyclist” expect to get an earful. The legend has been around since the…
My consulting practice, while addressing family’s college admissions questions, focuses primarily on helping families optimize college fit. So, what’s the difference? The college admissions process focuses on the tasks related…
Our new book is now available! Field Guide to Ohio’s Best Colleges: Your Family’s Trail Map from High School to a Best-Fit College We are proud to announce that our…
Interior Design could be a home run major option for any student with both an artistic as well as practical/technical bent. Interior Design Majors apply traditional drawing, model making, and…
Students choose the Art Academy of Cincinnati for any number of reasons including the small size of classes, the eclectic and artisan Over-The-Rhine district in which it is located, the…
The Liberal Arts Major: All in or hedge your bets? This is a difficult question, but one we hear often. It has been my experience that parents typically prefer that…
College Hall Lake Erie College’s historic campus is located in Painesville, Ohio. If you are interested in things that go bump in the night, this campus is for you! A…
“The Greenhouse” Kenyon College, located in the quaint village of Gambier, Ohio, has long been known for its excellent swimming and diving programs. In 1935, Charles Shaffer donated funds to…
At College Bound Advantage, we work to help students consider their strengths and interests and then link them to potential majors and student organizations/involvements for exploration. We then identify a…
In our work with students, we begin by exploring courses that they enjoyed or excelled at in high school, hobbies, interests, as well as college major and career aspirations. After…
A number of colleges in Ohio offer Residential Learning Communities. Each community is organized around a theme which may be either academic or special interest. Students sharing the particular interest…
As we travel to colleges across Ohio, we always ask, “what do you consider to be your college’s strongest (signature) majors and why?” Admissions counselors are quick to list their…
