The Campus Groove

03/18/2020

Want to work in some college visits on your summer vacation? Allow me to create a custom map for you! Fill out this form with your US destination and some other pertinent information and I'll get to work for you.

Let Mr. Stone build you a custom college visitation map for your summer vacation!

10/17/2018

Is your high school senior behind on choosing a college for next fall?

Is it time for your sophomore or junior to begin the process of choosing a college?

Let me help you with the time consuming and often overwhelming task of finding the right college for your student.

My services include:

An initial face-to-face interview in which I learn more about your student and his/her interests, activities, plans/ideas about the future, etc. I'll also take the time to learn more about your interests as a parent when it comes to choosing the right college for your student.

A in-depth presentation of at least 8-10 potential colleges that fit your student's "profile" complete with costs, majors, extracurricular activities, scholarship possibilities, and much more.

Follow up face-to-face meetings in which we dig deeper into each college and what they have to offer.

Application assistance including help with essays, references, and how to make your application stand out from the crowd.

All this and more for just $300.

Please feel free to contact me and we can discuss how I can help.

01/26/2018

Don't allow this to become your story. Find something you enjoy. Chase your dreams. Pursue your passions. It's really NOT all about the money. I promise.

01/06/2018

Use this tool to find some of the best values in higher education.

We rank the top public and private schools, based on quality and affordability.

12/30/2017

Several excellent schools in this list.

The most affordable private Top Colleges are also some of the nation's best. First stop... No. 25: Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Median Federal Loan Debt: $12,375 No. 510: Top Colleges 2017 No. 24: Williams College Williamstown, MA Median

11/26/2017

Don't buy into the current talk against liberal arts. They are alive and well and will provide a solid, well rounded education.

Take a tour through Forbes' Best Liberal Arts Colleges of 2017. No. 25 Kenyon College Gambier, OH Top Colleges 2017: 63 Best Value Colleges 2017: 91 No. 24 Colby College Waterville, ME Top Colleges 2017: 61 Best Value Colleges 2017: 66

11/24/2017

You may be pleasantly surprised when you look at the net cost figures.

Students in the class of 2020 will weigh a number of factors when choosing their colleges this spring. They’ll consider location, size, academic reputation, presence of Greek life, athletics and more before sending their deposit to their new home for the next four years. Ever present, however, as th

11/21/2017

$60k+ here in Georgia.

Here's the most expensive institution in every US state, ranked by full sticker price.

11/07/2017

School of the Week ( #1)

Young Harris College

YHC is a small, private, liberal arts college situated in the mountains of north central Georgia in the town of Young Harris. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Young Harris College was founded in 1886 and has been providing quality educational experiences ever since. A two-year institution throughout the greatest majority of its history, Young Harris transitioned to a four-year, Bachelors degree granting institution in 2009. Since that time the size of both the faculty and the student body has doubled and over $100 million has been invested in campus improvements.

A few quick facts about YHC:

Enrollment: Approximately 1,200 students
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1;
Typical class size: 18
Tuition & Fees: $29,267
Room & Board: $11,794
Freshman Profile: SAT: 930-1130; ACT: 21; GPA: 2.8-3.2
Find them on the web at www.yhc.edu

10/26/2017

I am going to begin doing a weekly post which will feature a particular college/university. I will highlight such things as: history, size, location, price, featured majors, and other significant information.

What colleges/universities would you like to know more about? I have a couple in mind that I'll start with, but as I go on I want to include those schools that you're interested in. Please feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments below.

Thanks!

10/12/2017

Did you realize there are over 4,700 degree granting institutions in the United States? Approximately 300 of those schools are right here in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.

With so many factors to consider - price, size, location, major, extracurricular activities, etc. - choosing the right college can be an extremely difficult process.

I hope you'll consider contacting me and allow me to explain how I can help you navigate the process. I've got over 25 years in higher education and would very much like to put my experience to work for you.

Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon.

10/04/2017

Pomona, CA is doing something right.

Take a tour through Forbes' Best Liberal Arts Colleges of 2017. No. 25 Kenyon College Gambier, OH Top Colleges 2017: 63 Best Value Colleges 2017: 91 No. 24 Colby College Waterville, ME Top Colleges 2017: 61 Best Value Colleges 2017: 66