The Aspire Group

07/09/2024

https://www.theaspiregroup.com/blog/mission-possible-understanding-our-kids-brain

All of us, including our children, have brain constructs that, along with our various past experiences, influence how we think, manage various situations, and conduct ourselves.

06/25/2024

https://www.theaspiregroup.com/blog/forbes-unveils-new-ivies-challenging-the-traditional-elite

05/31/2024

Check out Imy's latest blog:

For many years, I have had the opportunity to partner with parents in understanding their children as they work toward planning their present and future.

02/26/2024

The 2024 FAFSA overhaul, which was supposed to simplify the application, has instead brought headaches for parents and admissions officers alike. The significant delays in both the release of the new Better FAFSA® and its turnaround to the schools are causing frustration and anxiety among families ...

02/12/2024

I can’t express what it feels like to work for a company that cares enough to drop off gigantic balloons for my birthday. Imy and Howard are simply the best!!

02/09/2024

Don't want your college freshman sleeping in the TV Room? Check out our latest blog about the current housing situation at many universities.

As if there weren’t enough factors to consider when choosing the right college for your child, the question of sufficient available housing for freshmen is another one that should not be overlooked.

01/26/2024

https://www.theaspiregroup.com/blog/10-skills-to-target-before-college-dropoff

Kids know that good grades, meaningful essays, strong extracurricular activities, and good standardized test scores can be helpful for college acceptance. For most kids, however, this is usually where their “wealth of knowledge” ends. Transitioning from high school to college brings many new cha...

11/27/2023

Emily Ravin Jann

11/13/2023

11/09/2023

https://www.theaspiregroup.com/blog/2024-another-year-of-predictable-unpredictability-in-college-admissions

As we learn year after year, the college admissions landscape is ever-evolving. Just when we think we have figured out the trends, we are hit with all kinds of new facts to consider. Whether driven by societal changes, technological advancements, or global events (I’m looking at you, COVID-19!), a...

09/18/2023

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