Every year, there is significant “mis information” that circulates about the cost of a college education,

especially when it comes to “scholarships”. While there are all different types of scholarships, one of

the most common is the scholarship given as a tuition discount in the hopes of swinging high academic

students to come to certain schools. This is a great way for some strong academic students to better

afford out-of-state tuition at a private university.

Every May 1, there are a great number of families, students, teachers, education administrators, and yes, even college counselors, who wake up to a day filled with a mix of emotions - nostalgia, excitement, anticipation, and even maybe a bit of apprehension. While the press might tell a story of college applicant doom and gloom, we continue to cherish the confetti within the process.

ChatGPT is all the buzz as Open AI released a model language technology in November 2022. This system has analyzed large amounts of digital text prior to 2021 in order to be able to generate content on demand. The College Sage has been reading article after article about the potential implications for higher education - not just admissions. One question kept lingering: can this new technology really write a quality college admissions essay or an academic paper that is due tomorrow morning?

When it comes to selecting your dream college, how far will you go? Will you travel further than the 293 miles that the average student attending a Top 200 university will go? Statistically speaking, less than a third of college students will leave their home state for college. Why?

We’ve all heard of those typical college majors such as psychology, business, and history and they’re all great, but did you know that we also work with students who are interested in majors like architecture, construction management, and sports management & marketing? At The College Sage, we believe that every student has unique interests and talents, and that translates into tailoring each student’s experience to fit their individual needs. Choosing a college major can be daunting and overwhelming but, importantly eye-opening! Let The College Sage help you with customizing your search based on your preferences and interests.

The College Sage managed to miss the worst of winter so far on the East Coast with our January swing through the Sunshine State. After our busiest and most successful early application season, we needed a brief break to unplug and add to our campus knowledge. You’ll be hard pressed to find a college counselor who has visited as many college campuses as The College Sage! Walking the campus, meeting with students, and checking out all the offerings help us to truly guide students to find the right fit! With the cost of college today, you don’t want to waste money on a sad year. We’re here to help you maximize your academic and personal goals. Be sure to ask your counselor … how many college campuses have you visited?

The College Sage Westward Adventure wraps up in Montana with a tour of four college campuses! We’ve seen almost every college campus in America! How many colleges has your high school counselor actually been to? As states go on our tour, Montana ranks at the top of the list. Be sure to check out these amazing college opportunities and contact thecollegesage@gmail.com to learn more about so many opportunities in the western half of America.