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Resources
Welcome to e.Merging Educational Consulting Resources page.
Over my years of educational experience, I have hand-picked a number of resources that I believe will motivate you to engage in making the best possible educational and parenting decisions for you and your family. This page has been curated to provide inspiration and information for parents who are committed to launching successful students into college and beyond.
e.Merging's Curated Platforms
e.Merging clients all have access to our curated cutting-edge technology platforms so students benefit from the most up-to-date data in the field of college consulting.
College Search
Colleges that Change Lives by Loren Pope
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020 by Edward Fiske
National Center for Education Statistics The Primary Federal Entity For Collecting and Analyzing Data Related to Education.
Big Future – Comprehensive College Search
College Confidential – College Search and Worlds Largest College Forum
College Data Search Colleges and Assess Your Chances of Being Accepted
College Results – Provides College & Post-College Information
Colleges of Distinction – Search for Colleges that have Distinct Characteristics
Colorado Department for Higher Education – Information for Colorado Colleges
ECampus Tours – Virtual College Tours
My College Options – Search Colleges by Major
Niche – College Reviews from Students
College Match by Steven R. Antonoff
Gap Year
Gap Year Association-Website provides multiple options for adventure, service and credit
Verto Education-Earn college credit while traveling the world
Career Exploration
Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for you Through the Secrets of Personality Type by Paul Tiger and Barbara Barron
Human E-Sources– In use at thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities, our online textbooks and personal assessments have helped millions explore career and educational careers.
LGBT+Q
College Choice-College Resources for LGBT Students, the Ultimate Guide
Campus Pride-National Listing of LGBTQ-FriendlyColleges & Universities
Scholarship Information
FAFSA4caster – Gives You a Free Estimate of Eligibility for Student Loans
FSA ID – Create Your FAFSA ID to Apply
FAFSA – Submit Your Application for Federal Student Aid
FinAid! – Explains Scholarship Programs and Information
Cappex – College and Scholarship Search
Fast Web – Find Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merit Aid – Find Marit Based Scholarships
Debt-Free U by Zac Bissonnette
Parent Resources
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff
The Naked Roommate (For Parents) by Harlan Cohen
The Naked Roommate (For Students) by Harlan Cohen
Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money by Helen E. Johnson
Letting Go by Karen L. Coburn
From Me to Mom Again by Melissa Schultz
The UniversityParent Guide to Supporting Your Student’s Freshman Year by Sarah Schupp
Parents of College Students Survival Stories by Wendy David-Gaines
The Failure to Launch Epidemic by Hara Estroff Marano
Resources for Parents (Early Years)
The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
Service Year Alliance Join the revolution in committing a year of service after college
Guide to “Take control of your phone”-Center for Humane Technology’s
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haimes
Middle Years
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
iGen by Jean M. Twenge
All Joy and No Fun by Jennifer Senior
Entitlement Antidote by Laura Barr
Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy
Supernormal by Meg Jay
NurtureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Queenbees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman
Test Prep
The College Board – College Preparation
Mind Fish – ACT and SAT Preparation
Number2 – Free ACT and SAT Preparation
ACT Student – Register for the ACT
College Readiness – Register for SAT
Mental Health Resources:
Facing Anxiety
The Worry Cure by Robert Leahy
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety by Tamar Chansky
Anxiety Files by Robert Leahy
CPT coach smartphone app by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Anxiety Coach smartphone app by Mayo Clinic
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Services are catered to each client after a rigorous intake process where I listen to individual needs and create a Professional Services Agreement using a retainer style method of payment.
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