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Honors Colleges | Clark College Consulting

Ryan Clark

Published on: 12/27/2025

For students who want the feel of a small, intellectually engaged community within a large university, honors programs can be an ideal fit. This article explores what honors colleges offer: smaller classes, specialized advising, priority registration, and sometimes even scholarships and dedicated housing. It also highlights a few well-known examples and explains how to determine whether an honors program is a good match for your student.

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If your spring break plans included college visits, what should you do now?

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/19/2025

It’s inevitable that spring college visits will be occurring in non-traditional ways. So how can you get a feel for a college when the campus is closed?

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Holiday Dinner Talk Advice: College

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/18/2025

Don’t be surprised if the guests turn their attention to you & your college plans. What should you say & how should react?

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College fair

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/17/2025

College fairs can be a great place to start your college search if you have a plan! What can you expect from a college fair? Here are some "Do's" & "Dont's"

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What are You Looking for in a College?

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/17/2025

You may have already started to look at different colleges, but how do you compare them? Here are five categories that you should consider when evaluating a college.

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It's All About You - Summer Questionnaire

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/17/2025

This summer starts thinking about what you like, and what is important to you. Summer is a good time to do as much preparation for next year as you can.

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