Posts by Sonja Buckmeier
Considering hiring a college consultant? Schedule a one-hour complimentary consult with one of our experts
Have you been thinking about hiring a consulting team to assist your family with the college search? Here’s what a few recent clients had to say about their experiences with College Inside Track and their consultants. Schedule a one-hour complimentary consult with one of our experts so you can get customized answers to your questions…
Read MoreCongratulations to Sammi Francis, UC Santa Cruz Class of 2027!
CIT congratulates Sammi Francis, UC Santa Cruz Class of 2027! Sammi will enter UCSC as a marine biology major and in the College Scholars program! Santa Cruz is known as a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major…
Read MoreLondon College Tour, Part Two by Lessa Scherrer
In case you missed it: London College Tour, Part One Continuing on on London College Tour The third university we visited on our England tour was Goldsmith’s, which focuses on social sciences and fine and performing arts. Goldsmith’s is a small university of 2421 undergraduates, of which about 16% are American. We were able to…
Read MoreLondon College Tour, Part One by Lessa Scherrer
I just got back from a weeklong tour of 4 of the 40 colleges and universities in London and can’t wait to tell you all what I’ve learned! The first thing to learn was all the new vocabulary associated with UK higher education. UK universities or “unis” offer many excellent, even world-renowned, majors, here called…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of June 5, 2023
4 mistakes families make that increase the cost of college – College Inside Track President Chris Wills says it is often the decisions that families themselves make that cause them to unnecessarily pay more for college than they should (and potentially increase student debt). A short read and good conversation starter within your household. Wellness…
Read MoreCongratulations to Julia Williams, Trinity University Class of 2027!
CIT congratulates Julia Williams, Trinity University Class of 2027! Trinity is known for its small school environment with big university resources – a traditional liberal arts university, but with strong pre-professional and advising tracks as well. Julia’s Christian classical, trivium-driven high school education allowed her to treasure the learning process. Two areas of great interest…
Read MoreCongratulations to Sylvie Nelesen, DePaul University Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Sylvie Nelesen, Class of 2027, who will be attending DePaul University in Chicago in the fall of 2023! Sylvie wants to tell meaningful stories, ones that make people think and do! She will major in Film and Television. She is excited about being in Chicago saying, “I am very interested in Film and…
Read MoreCongratulations to Hannah Namini, McGill University Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Hannah Namini, McGill University Schulich School of Music Class of 2027! Hannah is an intellectually curious French Horn major from Waban, Massachusetts. She plays the horn in her school’s Symphonic Band and Honors Wind Ensemble, which won silver and gold status in the state competition. Hannah also plays trumpet, tenor saxophone, guitar, and…
Read MoreCongratulations to Victoria Ling Trinh, University of Wisconsin Madison, Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Victoria Ling Trinh who is thrilled to be starting her Psychology major at the University of Wisconsin Madison this fall!! Victoria will take being a Badger to the next level by representing UW Madison as a member of their high-energy and dynamic dance team! In addition to her full time studies, she will…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of May 6, 2023
Activities that impress colleges the most – Parents often wonder what type of activities their student can participate in to impress college admission officers most. CIT’s Paige Feldman explores this common question through the lens of impact, and what really matters most. A valuable read. Signs your senior is ready for college – Sherri Gordon…
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