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UTSA Bold Promise - Free Tuition
UTSA Bold Promise is a program committed to make a college education more accessible to high-achieving students from low and...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Dec 31, 20191 min read
The Biggest Change in College Admission You've Never Heard Of
We are passionate about sharing information about the college and career journey. I'm a member of the National Association for College...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Dec 31, 20193 min read
What Colleges Look for in High School Students
Just as every college is different, so too are the criteria and priorities in each college's admission process. This document was...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Sep 28, 20191 min read
New Changes to High School Rankings & Pre-AP Courses: Why It's Occurring
Over the past few months, I’ve been attending conferences to learn about how the college landscape is changing both within the high...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Aug 6, 20194 min read
The University of Texas at Austin Will Cover Tuition for Students from Low-Income Families
The University of Texas at Austin will provide free tuition to some students from families who make less than $65,000, the university...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jul 21, 20192 min read
Are We Killing Our Teens With Achievement? Podcast with Dr. Kirleen Neely
I had the great honor of being asked to speak on Dr. Kirleen Neely's Podcast, "Drop the BS" this month about the pressure we are putting...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
May 22, 20191 min read
ZeeMee: A Platform for Prospective Students to Highlight Themselves, Meet Fellow Students & Sel
I first heard of ZeeMee about 2 years ago at a conference where they presented. At the time, their focus was allowing students a...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Apr 1, 20192 min read
Why Service and Abroad Experiences Matter to Colleges
I started my career in the university environment almost 30 years ago. In that time, dramatic shifts have occurred for our young adults...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Aug 29, 20186 min read
Step-by-Step Process for Paying for College
"A Step-by-Step Process on How to Pay for College," created by IECA's College Affordability Subcommittee. The process can be confusing...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Mar 26, 20181 min read
Colleges Pushing Students to Do Too Much in High School
Demands over number of college-level courses are distorting students' precollege experience and creating needless stress, says essay cap
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jan 27, 20183 min read
