For many families, the question of whether a student should pursue STEM or the humanities begins to surface well before high school course planning is complete. Students hear that they need to...
Parents constantly tell us, “The college process has become so much harder than when I applied! I just submitted a couple applications – and I don’t think I’d even be accepted at...
The New Reality of College Athletics View our blog: 5 Mistakes Parents Make in Athletic Recruiting NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals have changed how college athletics operates, creating new opportunities but also...
State of the Therapeutic Industry In most ways, 2025 was an extension of the trends that we saw firmly take hold in the behavioral health arena beginning in earnest in 2022 and...
CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED. Each of our 100+ independent school candidates, who hail from 18 states and 13 countries, recently received this SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED confirmation from over 100 schools...
Choosing among colleges for students with learning disabilities requires more than scanning rankings or assuming that every campus offers the same level of support. In college settings, students’ learning disabilities commonly include...
Choosing between the different types of colleges in the United States is often more challenging than choosing between individual schools. A large research university, a small liberal arts college, and a community...
AP classes, or Advanced Placement classes, are college-level courses offered in high school and developed by the College Board. They are designed to be more rigorous than standard high school courses and...
I walked into Room 212, where the world language department had gathered. They had been my colleagues for almost a year. I taught Phys Ed, Driver’s Ed, and CPR & First Aid,...
With the holidays approaching and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to think about those who’ve helped in the past year, and about what they’ve meant to you. In my family,...
For many high school juniors, this winter – and specifically the first two Saturdays in December – will mark their first official sitting for the SAT or ACT. Whether this first test...
I was raised by a strong woman at a time when strong women weren’t always embraced. Or maybe it was just her. She was brilliant, opinionated, and a little bit zany. As...
She immediately stepped into the wardrobe and got in among the coats. It was almost quite dark in there and she kept her arms stretched out in front of her so as...
For some mysterious reason, many college applications are due on November 1st, the day after Halloween. So, while carefully planning costumes, parties, and maybe some mayhem, some zombie seniors are also clicking “submit”...
It’s that time of year for high school seniors across the country — knocking off supplemental essays for Early Decision and Early Action college applications. Hopefully, students have downed a few of...
With the grace and mobility of a shiny brown beanbag, I watched as the sea lion arf-arffed her way closer to the cool waves. Then a smaller, rounder beanbag appeared beside her....
I field a lot of questions form the families I work with about the college interview process. Parents wonder why they can’t book an interview along with the campus tour and students...
Seniors, You’ve finally reached senior year! You’ve worked really hard to get to this point, and you’ve been working with your McMillan consultant all summer to write your essay and supplements. We...
For many students, applying to university through UCAS is one of the most important steps in their academic journey. Alongside grades, predicted results, and the personal statement, the UCAS reference plays a...
I recently revisited some of Harlan Cohen‘s (NY Times Best Selling Author and a great follow on Threads) tips for college, and it made me think about creating a college visit checklist....
Mental health requires a balance of the drives toward chaos and control. I recently heard that Germans, renowned for their sense of order and control, let loose for a week at New...
As educational consultants, we’ve helped hundreds of families from around the world – including dozens from Bermuda – find the best schools and universities for their children across a range of English-speaking...
It’s August—summer isn’t over yet, but you can feel that back-to-school energy building. This is actually the perfect pocket of time to start your college essays. With fewer day-to-day distractions than once...
This year marks McMillan Education’s 70th anniversary of guiding students and families in their educational journeys. Our chosen theme for 2025, “The North Star,” symbolizes our dedication to leading others toward meaningful...
