by Christine Chapman | Aug 25, 2023 | Schools
In June 2020, the Associated Press reported that the number of high school seniors applying for financial aid plunged in the weeks following the sudden closure of school buildings due to COVID-19. The pandemic cut students off from school counselors, and families...
by Christine Chapman | Jul 7, 2023 | Schools
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling this week which struck down affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, effectively eliminating race as a key factor in the admissions process. As a college counselor and woman of color, I...
by Christine Chapman | Apr 13, 2023 | Schools
For the first time in my nearly 30 years as a college advisor I’m experiencing a crisis of conscience. The current college admissions landscape is making me question everything. Before the pandemic I was pretty good at predicting which colleges my students would...
by Christine Chapman | Mar 23, 2023 | Schools
Recently, high school students all over the country have been making their course selections for the 2023-2024 school year. Naturally, many of my clients ask me if their student should take Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and if so, how many and which ones. As a...
by Christine Chapman | Feb 8, 2023 | Events, People
On Sunday February 5, The HCA Teen Advisory Board, which was formed in the spring of 2021, hosted their first ever, “For Teens by Teens” open mic event. It was tremendous, like heart bursting with pride and joy – tremendous! The HCA Teen Advisory started...
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