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Beyond The Blog
Beyond our blog, we're out in the world connecting, listening, writing, and sharing what we know about college admissions. Here's a collection of that work — plus some of our favorite resources from voices we trust.
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Case Study | Core College Consulting Student Success Story
Student Success Story: Amir
Core College Consulting case study about Amir and his family – how they went from bewildered to having 10 college acceptances that they were excited about.
Book | Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania
Written by award-winning journalist Frank Bruni
Powerful manifesto about finding best fit schools versus best-known schools and making the most of wherever you land.
Book | The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together
Cowritten by Brennan E Barnard and Rick Clark
Cowritten by a school counselor and a college admissions counselor, this book details how to keep family relationships intact during the ever-chaotic admissions process.
Book | Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
Written by Jeff Selingo, Journalist and Bestselling Author
An inside look at how admissions decisions are made and how students can authentically express themselves in today’s higher education landscape.
Guide | Linktree to Resources for Transgender Students
Collection of Resources from 10 Concrete Ways to Protect Trans Students in HS and College
Extensive resource list for gender nonconforming students and their parents, caregivers, and/or counselors.
Guide | Resources for Transgender Students
Applying to College as a Trans Student
Detailed infographic with tips for collegebound transgender students.
Article | American School Counselor Association Magazine
Prevent Summer Melt
Tips and resources for school counselors on increasing college enrollment and avoiding summer melt.
Article | IECA Insights Journal
Two Perspectives on Student-Centered College Consulting
Hear from two educational consultants about varying methods for student-centered counseling.
Article | IECA Insights Journal
Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Students
Detailed guide to supporting gender nonconforming students for educational consultants and school counselors.
Article | CanvasRebel Interview
Meet Shannon Bergeron: Canvas Rebel Interview
Written interview with Shannon about her story, her methods, and her experience navigating owning a small business.
Article | Austin American-Statesman
Guide: Accredited college admissions counselors in Austin
Resource list of Austin-based college admissions counselors with verified experience.
Podcast | Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
IEC Profile: Shannon Bergeron
Shannon’s story: how she got into this work, her philosophy on college counseling, and why she loves helping students.
Podcast |College Essay Guy: Episode 408
10 Critical Things Trans Youth (and Their Counselors and Caregivers) Should Know in High School and When Applying to College
A comprehensive guide to the college application process for transgender students, with information for students, counselors, and parents.
Podcast | Cindy’s Friday Forum
Supporting Transgender Students: Mother-Son Story
Hear from Shannon and Sam about their family’s experience of the college application journey with a transgender student.