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College Mode’s College Spotlight: BARD COLLEGE

Bard is a selective, private, liberal arts college that offers a scholarly and intellectually vibrant atmosphere emphasizing interdisciplinary study and understanding multiple perspectives different from their own.

College Mode’s College Spotlight: THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

The University of Delaware (UD) is a public research university located in Newark, Delaware. UD has a beautiful campus with a mix of historic and modern buildings and is known for its strong academic programs and research…

College Mode’s College Spotlight: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

James Madison University (JMU) is a public university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and is known for its strong programs in business, education, and health sciences, among others. Admissions to JMU…

College Mode’s College Spotlight: THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

The University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public research university known for its strong academic programs, diverse student body, and vibrant campus life. Here are some key aspects…

College Mode’s College Spotlight: THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

We know it’s impossible to visit every college that interests you, so College Mode consulting is on the road to give you impressions and insights from a variety of colleges and universities across the country.

College Mode’s College Spotlight: ROLLINS COLLEGE

We know it’s impossible to visit every college that interests you, so College Mode Consulting is on the road to give you impressions and insights from a variety of colleges and universities across the country.

What is Title IX and What Exactly are Club Sports in College?

College Mode answers some of your questions about Title IX and Club Sports, and why investing time and research now will help high school students shape their ideal college experience.

Oh No! You’ve Been Waitlisted!

You worked hard on your college applications and then you go to check your portal only to discover you’ve been waitlisted! It’s completely normal to feel disappointed. Take a deep breath! College Mode Consulting can help you build a robust college list that will give you flexibility and options in your college selection process.

What Will ‘Look Good’ on My College Application?

At College Mode, one of our goals, when we meet a high school student, is to shift this narrative from “what do I need to get into college?”, to what do I want to learn, what do I want my college life to be like, and how do I imagine my life after college?

What is an IEC? When is the Right Time to Start the College Process?

Let’s do a little exercise. Name the first 20 schools that come to your mind. If your family follows collegiate athletics, you probably named some Big 10 or ACC schools. And you probably named the Ivy League schools. Does it surprise you that there are over four thousand college options in the United States?

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