The WiseChoice Blog: Your College Planning Voice

Natalie Hikel

“Are you going to the game?”  “Does this look good?”  “What did you think of that test?”

Have you ever stopped to think how often you ask your friends for their opinions?  I ask my friends for their insight all of the time, from do they think Serena and Nate will get together, to suggestions on how I should tell my mom something.  I value the advice of my friends (and even my parents) because not only do they get me, but chances are they’ve encountered a similar experience themselves and can share what they’ve learned.

We here at WiseChoice, and I especially, want to be your wise, full-of-advice friend.  Think of me riding shotgun with you on your journey through the college decision process.  I’ll be your GPS guiding you with turn-by-turn directions, I’ll sort through your playlist collection and find your perfect travel soundtrack, and if you get lost, you can count on me to help you figure out where you are meant to go, because believe me, I’ve been there.

I suppose it’s kind of creepy that I’ve invited myself to be your new best friend without properly introducing myself.  Forgive me; I am just very excited to experience this with you!  I’m Natalie and I have spent the better part of ten years on my own higher education journey.  My stats include: three universities – one for graduate school, and two for undergrad, one which was midsized and one which was huge (Go Terps!); at least two different majors; three first days at new schools; at least one bad grade; one sorority rush; two years in a dorm; more than 15 applications and essays; a couple of student clubs; and memories of a lifetime.

You’ll hear it a thousand times, but it’s true.  You really are embarking on what will be some of the best years of your life, and I am thrilled to come along for the ride.

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Let’s face it; applying to college can be tedious, boring and one giant labyrinth of tests and paperwork. Toiling over college websites, school essays and writing the pros vs. cons of each institution can feel like a lonely place. It seems that there is nowhere to go to find the answers to all of your burning, college-related questions and no community to fall back on when deciding on these next big steps in your life.

Of course, all of that nonsense was way back when and now you have WiseChoice.  And aren’t you lucky. WiseChoice—along with the WiseChoice blog—is the preeminent one- stop shop for finding the information you need, brought to you by individuals who have been there, done that and want you to find your perfect match when it comes to post-secondary education.

Here at WiseChoice, we want you to enjoy the college-finding experience whether you want to stay at home or move 3,000 miles away and whether you want to major in Kinesiology or Political Science. Either way we want to get you there intact.  With guidance on financial aid and the differences between universities in Washington State and Washington, DC, we are here to provide you with the ultimate experience in planning this next step of your future.

So sit back and relax. Welcome to the WiseChoice blog.

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