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August is here! Time for the big send-off! Parents and students: you are all probably feeling excited for what the next 4 years will hold, and anxious about getting everything done and ready for the big day. Hopefully you are feeling well prepared and confident in where you’ll be headed! However, if you’re looking for some last minute reassurance on if you've selected the right school, or that ...

For those of you heading off to college in the fall: you’ve heeded so much advice in preparation for this moment. Studied for the SAT, earned good grades, participated in extracurricular activities…you’re ready for this, right? Not so fast. We have just a little bit more wisdom to share with you as you make your most significant life transition to date. Read on, and don’t worry. There won’t be a ...

My youngest child recently graduated from high school, so I have spent some time this summer considering the advice that I would like to impart upon him and the other families that I’ve had the pleasure to work with as they begin their college journeys. After careful consideration, my advice is this:

Canada is well-known for hockey, breath-taking landscapes, and a reputation for politeness. It is also becoming an increasingly popular destination for American students seeking a college education. With thousands of options available in the US, why are students looking to our friendly northern neighbor for higher education?

You’ve decided to turn your passion for food into a career. Looking into the future you can see yourself one day named as one of Food and Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs Class of 2024, a James Beard Chef, or maybe even one day a Michelin Star Chef. Perhaps you’ll own a restaurant or invent a French fry that is healthy and tastes great.