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The First 30 Days: A Former Admissions Officer’s Advice for College Freshmen Settling In
The first month of college can feel like a rollercoaster—and that’s completely normal. In this follow-up to The Quiet House, former admissions officer Ronnie Burnett shares honest, practical advice to help students navigate uncertainty, build new rhythms, and begin becoming who they are meant to be. This post is for every freshman learning to find their footing and every parent learning how to let go.
Jul 313 min read


A Quiet House: Navigating the Emotional Whirlwind of Freshman Drop-Off
It happens between the dorm room hug and the long drive home. You planned for this moment for 18 years, but no one prepares you for the quiet that follows.
Jul 223 min read


Podcast: Admissions Moms Who Know Too Much?
What would it be like to be a former admissions officer guiding your own child through a college search?
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Podcast: Frosh Perspectives
Ronnie Burnett joins the Admissions Beat podcast to discuss her experience as her son navigated college applications and chose a school.
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Should Your Student Take the SAT or the ACT?
Taking the SAT or ACT has long been an integral (and often stressful) part of college application preparation.
Oct 1, 20243 min read


4 Ways to Plan Ahead for a Low-Stress Admissions Process
College visits can be a daunting process, especially if you leave it all to Junior year. We recommend
Sep 1, 20243 min read


6 Things About College Admissions You Need to Know Now
You know the saying: “you don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s the precise thing that could hurt your child’s college application most.
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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