Students in the United States are graduating from high school and completing college at the highest rates in decades. On the surface, these growing education levels seem to offer reason to celebrate. But a closer look reveals a widening income and employment gap between high school grad...

The good news is that deferring your college admission for a year has never been easier or more acceptable. Universities and colleges are recognizing that gap years can result in a more mature, dedicated student body that brings with it a wealth of diverse experiences. That means that they are more ...

It’s almost time to fill out college applications, wait, but even before that, students need to write their supplemental essays and the angst-producing Great American stresser, the Common Application essay. Starting to brainstorm essay topics and create first drafts of essays is an excellent way for...

There’s been plenty of bad news lately, so here’s a little bit of good news. Whether you’re a current student loan recipient or hoping to obtain loans for your education in the future, take heart: the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes measures to help student lo...

Are you in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions? For many of us, a brand new year signals an opportunity to take a look at how things are going for us, and – if needed – make necessary changes. Here are a few college-specific ideas:

1. Get more sleep. While this is probably not on many col...

1-Failing to Read Directions

Robert Barkley, Clemson University's director of undergraduate admissions, says some U.S. applicants misunderstand a prompt asking International students to provide their student visa information.

"In one case, we got Bank of America. And where we a...

An average of 7.25% of all applicants to Ivy League schools was admitted in Fall 2018.

Harvard accepted just 5% of all applicants in 2018.

MANY STUDENTS DREAM OF attending one of the colleges in the elite Ivy League for their undergraduate education.

Naperville Award Program Honors the Achievement

Loren Francis Founder LF Educational Consulting has been selected for the 2019 Best of Naperville Award in the Independent Educational Consultant category by the Naperville Award Program.

Follow the application directions, no matter what.

This isn’t the time to showcase your creativity by adding pictures, unsolicited letters, art, or other extras. To put it simply, if colleges don’t ask for it, don’t provide it.

LF Educational Consulting has helped students get accepted to the following colleges/universities. Seniors, we wish you continued success as you begin your college journey. Remember, it's you that brings the magic to the college campus.

Students who earn good grades do all the basics: go to class, do the homework, and ask for help.

GOOD GRADES CAN OPEN many doors in college: scholarships, acceptance into certain majors, and better chances of getting into graduate school.

For the last four years, I have presented the College Admission Process to the TARGET INTERNS at world-renowned FERMILAB. They are a group of outstanding high school students that have been chosen for their brilliant minds and love of all things STEM. Thank you, Fermilab.