We are incredibly proud of the wide range of schools where our students with learning differences have been accepted: Acera School Advent School Atrium School Austin Preparatory School Avon Old Farms School...
The summer before your senior year of high school is a unique window of opportunity. Here’s a guide to making the most of this important summer by balancing college prep, meaningful experiences,...
I knew I was in trouble when my three kids, each at different times, pulled me aside and pleaded, “Mom, whatever you do, DON’T watch Toy Story 3!” Knowing how fiercely protective...
Greetings, dear friends! It’s your trusty mascot, Bubo, here with some exciting news! I am absolutely thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of our incredible McMillan...
This past weekend, I participated in a celebration of life for a friend of more than 45 years. We met at summer camp and our relationship evolved into collaboration, mentorship, and fierce...
Hoot hoot! Bubo here, your trusty guide and mascot from McMillan Education. I am thrilled to announce the impressive college matriculation list for our College Planning students, Class of 2025! Our...
These examples will help you navigate the application process for top UK universities. We’ll cover requirements for Edinburgh, Imperial College London, LSE, and Cambridge.
For years, the UCAS personal statement has been a source of confusion, stress, and sometimes, guesswork. But starting with the 2026 entry cycle (applications from September 2025), UCAS is rolling out a...
Just as the UK has its UCAS system and Canadian provinces have their own application, most US colleges and universities accept the Common Application – an online application that can be completed...
May 30, 2025 I loved seeing my former students at a school reunion last weekend, most now married, many with infants in their arms, or toddlers in tow. I was reminded how,...
As McMillan Education celebrates our 70th anniversary of serving as the North Star for families seeking educational guidance, we are all reflecting on our own personal North Stars that have given us...
As a former DI All-American and National Champion in two sports, I’ve seen firsthand the impact college athletics can have. With recent NCAA changes-like stricter DI roster limits and increased reliance on...
When pondering what to write in my annual blog related to our company theme—this year, it’s about our personal North Star—the answer is easy: home. But not in the traditional sense. I...
Hello rising seniors! As Lewis Carroll wrote in his poem, The Walrus and the Carpenter, “The time has come,’ the Walrus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships...
We are incredibly proud of the wide range of colleges and universities where our students with learning differences have been accepted: Agnes Scott College American University American University of Paris – France...
Sometimes students are just looking for a very unique college experience. They know that neither the super-focused UK universities, nor the big US football universities, nor the glamorous urban international business schools...
Is it still OK to study in the US? A day has not gone by since January 20 where I haven’t fielded some form of that critical question from a student abroad,...
Nearly twenty years ago, in my role as the first-ever Director of College Counseling at an independent San Francisco startup school, I was guiding the first graduating class through their college process....
To say that I feel fortunate to be the Chair of School Planning at McMillan Education would be an understatement. Before joining McMillan, I spent 25 years as Director of Admissions in...
As I reflect on my journey as an athlete, educator, consultant, and former coach, the North Star stands out as a powerful symbol of guidance and hope. This celestial beacon has long...
Recently, while accepting an award for excellence in film, actor Ryan Gosling admitted to having a swearing problem in third grade. Yup, lots of F-bombs. He even brought knives to school after...
Each year, our team at McMillan Education chooses a theme to guide and inspire us in our work with students. Last year we chose “Cultivate our Garden,” following 2023’s change-inspired year of...
Finding a parking spot in the Back Bay took forever, and we were already late due to an impromptu dash to CVS to grab the notorious #2 pencils. But my son and...
This blog idea put me in mind of the Jesuit Cemetery at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. My wife wouldn’t be surprised: she frequently points out that I...
