June 2024 I’m Karen Hott, founder of Two Bridges College Consulting. I bring sanity to the transition from high school to college. How? One, by helping students to find colleges where they will thrive, colleges that fit them academically, socially,
U. Hartford offers surprising range of programs
Karen A. Hott, Hott off the Press June 2024 Just two hours from two major cities, the University of Hartford lies halfway between New York City and Boston, in Connecticut’s capital, Hartford. ESPN broadcasting, insurance, health care, and government entities
Graduates, write your thank-you notes!
The Art of Writing a Thank-you Note Graduates, you’re going to be getting lots of congratulations from family and friends, and along with that, you will probably get gifts! That’s nice. Now write your thank-you notes. My dear mom taught
JMU applications up 89% since joining Common App
Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 James Madison University, a public institution in Virginia, provided counselors with an overview of their admissions for the senior class of 2024 (JMU 2028) in a webinar on May 21.
Quinnipiac offers more than ice hockey and political polls
Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 You may know Quinnipiac for their political polls, or you may know them for their standout ice hockey team. But there’s more to QU. Quinnipiac comprises nine schools and colleges
Consider Eastern Connecticut for liberal arts at low cost
Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 Eastern Connecticut State University primarily serves in-state residents, with only 10% coming from beyond Connecticut. It’s a rarity in state university systems, a public liberal arts college. ECSU, or “Eastern”
Trinity College combines liberal arts, real-world experience
Hott off the Press, by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 Celebrating 200 years of “preparing independent thinkers with purpose and pride,” Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, has around 2100 undergraduate students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. Though students hail
Wesleyan U. attracts independent, passionate students
Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 Wesleyan University is perfect for students who are excited to explore different interests, options, and passions, those who are not focused on following a strict career path. A true liberal
UConn’s first-year programs ease transition to college
Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 At “the basketball capital of the world,” University of Connecticut welcomes new students into the Husky pack with programs that ease the transition to college and make a large school
The USC in South Carolina
Karen Hott, Hott off the Press, April 2024 South Carolina is a BIG school with BIG sports and BIG spirit. Going from a high school of 2,000 to a university of 27,000+ can be intimidating for even the most confident