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Navigating the College Process: Essential Insights for Black Parents

The SCOTUS decision to end race-based affirmative action for college admissions turned a blind eye to this country’s racial realities. It is a huge step in the wrong direction. and will alter college opportunities for many Black students. As devastating as it is, parents must put anger and disappointment aside to focus on how we [...]

By |2023-08-27T11:36:19-04:00August 22nd, 2023|Admissions, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Parents|Comments Off on Navigating the College Process: Essential Insights for Black Parents

How To Talk With Your Kids About Ukraine

    Just when we thought we could catch our breath as pandemic fears ease, we are now watching in horror as Russia invades Ukraine. The news is non-stop, showing us images of bombings, terrified parents and children trying to flee their homes, families being separated as men stay back to fight for their country. It is hard for [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:55:42-04:00March 14th, 2022|Ages 0-4, Ages 0-5, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-12, College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How To Talk With Your Kids About Ukraine

Thoughtful Thursday: Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem

Even if you missed yesterday's inauguration, odds are you've already heard about Amanda Gorman, the 22 year old poet who was a star at the inaugural ceremony.  The amazing Ms. Gorman read her poem "The Hill We Climb" as the world watched in awe.  Her words, her imagery, her poise, her eloquence, and the joy in her delivery captivated [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:56:59-04:00January 21st, 2021|Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 8-12, College Bound Students, Cultural, Entertainment, Featured, Latest News, Motivators, Thoughtful Thursday, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Thoughtful Thursday: Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem

How Do We Talk With Our Children About George Floyd ?

Here we find ourselves returning yet again to the question of how we should talk with our children, especially our sons, about another horrifying murder of a black man at the hands of a police officer.  What should we say to them about the death of George Floyd, and about the protests that have followed? Children of All Ages: [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:49-04:00June 1st, 2020|College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Saving Our Sons, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How Do We Talk With Our Children About George Floyd ?

Are Your Children Joining Protests? Here’s What Parents Need to Know

More power to your child who wants to join a peaceful demonstration. Just make sure that she knows some basic rules:   Your child has the right to peacefully protest. She can say whatever she wants during the protest as long as it is not a threat. She should be prepared to be arrested at the protest, for a [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:49-04:00June 1st, 2020|Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Your Children Joining Protests? Here’s What Parents Need to Know

How to Celebrate Class of 2020 Grads

Do you have a child graduating this Spring?  Wondering how to celebrate this wonderful achievement in today's locked down, socially distanced world?  Here are some suggestions:  Honor the graduation traditions:  get a cap and gown, send out announcements  (if the school provides or you want to create your own).  Your child may think it silly to get a cap [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:49-04:00May 19th, 2020|Academics, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Celebrate Class of 2020 Grads

College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned, pt. 2

Last week GCP co-hosted a webinar on the current state of college admissions featuring a top-notch expert panel.  If you missed part 1 of the highlights you can find them here.  We continue with part 2 of the highlights of this informative session.   Grading: College admissions officers understand that high schools have handled Spring semester grading in a [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 14th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned, pt. 2

College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned

Thanks to all who attended the GCP/Hunter College Continuing Education webinar College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19, which was held on May 6th.  A great many parents registered and turned out for this webinar to hear the latest on college admissions news from our panel of experts: David Coleman, CEO of the College Board Eric J. Furda,  Dean [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 12th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 8-12, College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned

Join GCP Tomorrow for College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19

Our second free webinar, College in the Time of COVID-19, is almost here!  Tomorrow, May 6th, at 1pm EDT  I'll be talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the college admissions process with these experts: David Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, The College Board Eric Furda, Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania Jessica Marinaccio, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 5th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources|Comments Off on Join GCP Tomorrow for College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19

Just Launched: Free AP Review Classes from the College Board

Do you have a high schooler who had planned to take AP exams this spring? Here's two bits of good news: 1)The College Board is developing a new at-home testing option for students; and 2) The College Board has just launched a full schedule of FREE AP review classes on their AP YouTube channel. You can find more from [...]

By |2023-05-21T17:59:47-04:00March 26th, 2020|Academics, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Just Launched: Free AP Review Classes from the College Board
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