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JUNIORS/SENIORS:Seniors, if you're finished with your applications (and juniors who are planning ahead), now is a good time to investigate your social media profiles and make the appropriate changes (and omissions)!  The College Essay Guy explains why and how.  UNDERCLASSMEN:Viewbooks, brochures, and even web sites and social media only tell part of a college's story; if you want to know what it's really like on a campus, you'll have to visit in person. PARENTS:The Wall Street Journal has published their most recent "College by the Numbers" look at the ins and outs of how much people are paying for college right now and where the money is coming from....and one more piece from them about the common mistakes parents make when it comes to financial planning for college.There has been a lot of press coverage recently about safety (or lack thereof) for young women on college campuses; parents, please make sure to talk to your students about ways to protect themselves.  This article can help.News/Travel:There will be no meeting slots available the week of October 13th, as I will be touring Virginia colleges.  I will have full access to email, however, so don't hesitate to reach out if questions arise. From the blog:In my book, Horses for Courses: The Definitive Guidebook for the Prospective College Equestrian, I talk about how searching for your right fit college is a lot like searching for your right fit horse.  (I’ve also blogged previously on this topic.)  As someone searching for a young prospect right now, my own advice is paying off – especially as I make sure to avoid the horse purchasing pitfall of falling in love at first sight.  With horses – as with the college search – it’s usually not real love; instead, it’s most likely just a crush.Wait a minute.  What do love at first sight and crushes have to do with the college search?Read More