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Congratulations 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…
Read MoreCongratulations to Lilly Riedel, Luther College Class of ’27!
Congratulations to Lilly Riedel, Class of 2027, who will attend Luther College, a private liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa. She will major in Law and Values. while also playing the cello for one of the many ensembles available to non-music majors. Now that Lilly has made her final college selection, she proudly says, “I…
Read MoreCongratulations to Abby Farrell, University of St. Thomas Class of ’27!
Congratulations to Abby Farrell, University of St. Thomas Class of ‘27! Abby will study in St. Thomas’s booming Opus College of Business, majoring in Operations and Supply Chain Management, with supporting work in International Business. Abby’s high school years have been busy, and peppered with strong diverse experiences. She is a member of her school’s…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jackson Altstaettler, Lewis & Clark College Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Jackson Altstaetter of Roseville, Minnesota who will be attending Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon with a physics major! Jackson’s parents, Rachel Burton and Vince Altstaetter, feel this school is a great choice for Jackson. His mother said, “Lewis and Clark fit Jackson’s personality in many ways. Most importantly, the liberal arts…
Read MoreConsultant Tour: Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Tours Arizona State University Tempe
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Arizona State University at Tempe Arizona State University (ASU) is a vast public research university with much to offer students. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States, with over 80,000 students enrolled across its five campuses: Downtown Phoenix campus, Polytechnic campus, Tempe…
Read MoreCongratulations to Savannah Sterne, University of North Texas ’27!
Congratulations to Savannah Sterne, University of North Texas ‘27! Savannah, daughter of Valerie and Brendan, will study Biomedical Engineering at UNT, a large, Tier One research university in Denton. Savannah will choose from an array of concentrations to support this interdisciplinary major ( including Biocomputing, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Biotechnology), along with an option…
Read MoreCongratulations to Helen Vandenbark, Montana State University Class of ’27!
Congratulations to Helen Vandenbark, Montana State University Class of ‘27! Admitted to MSU’s celebrated Honors College, Helen will major in Environmental Studies – a broadly conceived, traditional liberal arts course of study that incorporates extensive study of environmental issues from the perspectives of both science and public policy. The Honors College admission carries all sorts…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of April 8, 2023
Finding meaningful summer activities – Summer is a golden opportunity for students to contribute to the story of who they are, what they value, and how they are engaging their passions, interests & dedication in meaningful ways. CIT Consultant Paige Feldman proposes thinking about what values a student wants to bring forward with the choices…
Read More4 mistakes families make that increase the cost of college
While the rising cost is certainly a factor, 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). As hard as it might be, there are instances where a family needs to recognize a college-related decision will cost them…
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