We recently shared the following message with our applicant pool, enrolling students, and the guidance counselor community and felt it best to share with our entire community of readers. Many institutions of higher education are focused on the issues facing our country and world today. On  January 30th, Emory University’s President Claire E. Sterk shared…

Theme Tours at Historic Oakland Cemetery Love Stories of Oakland. Saturday, Feb. 11–Sunday, Feb. 12. tinyurl.com/LoveStoriesOfOakland African American History Tours. Tuesday, Feb. 18–Wednesday, Feb. 26. tinyurl.com/AfricanAmercanHistory For those that have never visited Oakland Cemetery, it is the oldest cemetery in Atlanta (founded in 1850) and one of the few areas of the city to survive…

As we prepare for the notification of our Scholar Finalists for the Emory University Scholars Program, we wanted to take a few minutes to share more about the types of highly-selective scholarship programs available at the university. (We invite you to meet current Scholars as well: Noam Kantor, math whiz from Missouri; and Amy Hou,…

The Dream Lives! Monday, Jan. 16, Atlanta History Center. Free. atlantahistorycenter.com/programs/martin-luther-king-jr.-day In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Atlanta History Center will offer free admission, and special programming throughout the day exploring the Civil Rights movement. The Atlanta History Center is an iconic member of the city’s culture and community with multiple sites…

Many students and families embark on college campus visits during high school breaks. These can be a great way to learn more about the admission process, tour campus, and of course, most importantly talk to current students. If you’re the student in this situation, it’s important to take a few minutes and think through your…