College Yoda Betsy Olinger

02/16/2023

15 years ago at Johnson C Smith University! I still love to speak and connect with students about professional communication. I do have some availability this spring to speak at schools either in person or on Zoom.

01/27/2023

What’s Your Plan?
In the next 72 hours, MANY college decisions will be released. Will you as a parent post your student’s acceptances, deferrals, or rejections online? PLEASE speak with your student BEFORE posting. Whose news is this? Give your student time to process and communicate. I have office hours this weekend to celebrate, commiserate, and strategize for current clients.

11/19/2022

Thanksgiving Teen Translations
CAUTION: Use this as a guide to understand their words. Don’t attempt to speak in this manner. Credit to the Charlotte Ledger

03/19/2022

BIG Decision Day for UCLA and Johns Hopkins! THIS is the true March Madness.

01/27/2022

Take a breath. Decisions are in for UNC. Before you check, acknowledge that you will be ok no matter what.

01/25/2022

High School ‘25 and younger, this will affect YOU!

The College Board said it's seeking to make the SAT "more relevant," as some colleges start to ditch the exam altogether.

11/19/2021

In case you haven’t heard the cheers, many out of state decisions for UGA were just released! Congratulations to UGA Class of ‘26 Early Action prospects!

11/02/2021

College admissions HAS changed!

This century demands higher ed be more flexible, more affordable, and better at meeting our need for continual learning. – Jeff Selingo About Jeff New York Times Notable Book of 2020 Who Gets In and Why New York Times Notable Book of 2020 Who Gets In and Why Journalist and higher education author ...

03/26/2021

This year has been wild for college admissions. I so enjoy Rick Clark’s insights on yield and the waitlist.

The only thing more annoying than a four-year old incessantly asking you why is a twelve-year-old, impersonating a four-year old asking you why. Plus, they are faster, and not as easily distracted …

03/09/2021

You can use these ideas for scholarship, information, AND job interviews from EITHER side of the table.

Amy Morin says Oprah's direct questions, reflective listening, and authentic interest in her guests' stories encourage them to open up.

01/14/2021

Parents and students are starting to think about AP tests in 4 months.

12/11/2020

AP Calculus final? Free and useful help! THIS WEEKEND!