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...
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....
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...
At McMillan Education Group, our team is focusing on The North Star as our theme for 2025. And with the year it has already been, what a poignant theme to expand on. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The kitchen was always sweltering in the late August heat. On the stove, the steam rose from the mason jars and lids boiling in water, adding to the already sticky air. My...
McMillan Education delighted to announce 120 students placed at 81 best fit colleges for this fall: American UniversityBenningtonBentleyBoston UniversityBowdoinBrandeisBrownBryantBryn MawrBucknellCarnegie MellonColbyColby SawyerColgate StanfordCurry CollegeDartmouthDenisonDickinsonEmoryFlorida State UniversityFranklin & MarshallGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetownGettsyburgHamiltonHarvard UniversityHaverfordHigh Point...
Alex and Emily joined Don and Sarah and their sons Noah and Cameron on July 25th to complete the Run/Walk to Home Base at Fenway Park Team McMillan Education raised $5,250 for...
6 members of the McMillan Education team joined forces to complete a leg of the Pan Mass Challenge. Don, Sarah, Kim, Tim, Alex & Emily cycled 47+ miles and raised $6,000 for...
Join us Wednesday, December 2nd to meet Admissions Officers from the Mid-Atlantic Boarding School Group: Episcopal, Mercersburg, St. Andrew’s School in Delaware, Peddie, and Blair. *5:00-6:00 Exclusively for McMillan Education Students- receive...
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as we stand by you in solidarity after the recent terrorist attacks across Europe. Waking up to the horrible images of March 21...
Join us in celebrating our new name! McMillan, Howland & Spence is now officially McMillan Education. Our new, shorter name builds on our long and impressive history of serving students and families...
Again this year, the McMillan Education team is supporting Veterans and their families by participating in the Run to Home Base 2016 on July 23rd at Fenway. We were accompanied by four...
We are proud to introduce you to three seasoned educators who have joined the team of McMillan Education, allowing us to serve a wider range of not only traditional school and college...
Sarah McMillan, Don McMillan & Amy Christie Our college counselors at McMillan Education are singularly driven to guide developing young adults via our W.I.S.E. Method™ toward a campus where they can grow...
Howland, Spence & McMillan is now McMillan, Howland & Spence: In the five years they have managed Boston’s oldest educational planning firm, Don and Sarah McMillan have continued the tradition of providing...
