Victoria Visits Texas Christian University (TCU)

Today, I’m thrilled to talk about my visit to Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, TX—a place that holds a special place in my heart, as both my undergraduate and graduate alma mater. TCU is known for its exceptional academics, close-knit community, and vibrant school spirit.

Inside Southern Methodist University: A College Coach’s Guide to SMU

Today, I'm excited to take you on a tour of Southern Methodist University. Located in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, SMU is renowned for its strong academics, beautiful campus, and active student life.

Exploring the Vibrant Campus of the University of Texas at Dallas

Welcome to Visits with Victoria! Situated in the heart of Richardson, Texas, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is renowned for its innovative programs, cutting-edge research, and vibrant student community.
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That time a client saved $80,000 on college

Victoria, our College Coach, shared a story with me the other day. One of our clients got into her first choice college and knew that was where she wanted to go. The parent received the financial aid award letter that offered about $12,000…
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The Reason for a Free Consultation

The college admissions process is confusing. In our free consultations, we help dispel some of that confusion.
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What to do when you get your PSAT score back

2023 PSAT scores should start landing in students' College Board accounts around November 6th. What you do next largely depends on whether you're a Junior, Sophomore, or Freshman.
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What they’re not saying about college admissions

Back in 2018, Stanford made a big announcement that they would stop releasing acceptance rates. Lots of publications picked up on it. They wanted students to focus on finding the right fit not trying to get into a selective school. Some people…
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What they don’t say about test scores

Updated 21 June 2023 A big "thank you" to FairTest for using a screenshot of this blogpost in their recent research demonstrating that test scores can help students at 96% of institutions. I don't think they intended to make the case…

How can parents help students with the SAT or ACT?

This week I was talking with a parent whose student has plateaued at a certain threshold on the SAT and ACT. It happens from time to time and can be frustrating for everyone - the student most of all. It can be for any number of reasons, many…

The Most Important Conversation to Have about College

You can come up with a lot of reasons that the cost "makes sense" right now. However, those decisions are setting students and families up for huge burdens down the road. That's why having the conversation early about what the college will cost and how to pay for that cost is so important.