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 SENIORS:Don't let senioritis take hold!  Colleges that receive mid-year reports will know if you've slipped and it's important to finish on a strong note so you're prepared for the transition to college-level coursework this fall.There's also an article online about how to deal with college coaching changes if they occur prior to your enrollment - worth a quick read if you have a moment.  You never know when it might happen to you! JUNIORS:Heads up for March - we'll start talking about ESSAYS!Also, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A SUMMER PROGRAM, be sure to let me know at our next meeting.  I'm receiving summer program information by mail and in my inbox and there are a lot of great choices out there.  From academics, to riding, to the arts and career development, there's something for everyone.TRAVEL:I'll be in West Palm Beach, FL from March 27 through 31 for the College Prep Invitational Horse Show.  Appointment scheduling will be a bit spotty due to my commitments at the event, but those wanting one-on-one appointments can have them.  Call me soon and we'll get something on the books!  (Also, if you want to know what schools will be in attendance, they're posted online here.)In April, I'll head to eastern Ohio for the "Hearts of Ohio" tour circuit and then to Equine Affaire in Columbus to visit the schools attending the event.  In June, I'll be in eastern Indiana visiting independent colleges there (including Notre Dame University).  There is also a potential trip to southern California in July that has recently been added.New England students, no update as of yet on my annual April trip; it's still TBD.PARENTS:For those of you working on (or worried about) financial aid, the FAFSA, and what you've been reading online, the folks at Noel Levitz have published some data about how colleges use FAFSA data.  You can read it here.From the blog:Since my educational consulting practice is “The Equestrian College Advisor,” it shouldn’t be surprising for me to tell you that I speak with many, many students each year who aspire to become professional horsemen (and women) after college.  It’s a common dream shared by thousands of horse-oriented students around the world and there are certainly many who make that leap.Unfortunately, many of these students aspire to become professional riders simply because they see it as a means to becoming a better rider, not because they have a true passion for that career path.Read More