Firsthand from the Founders
Terry and Gloria CrawfordThoughts and observations from running InitialView -- and raising three teenagers.
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Everything Is Video
One way to innovate in higher ed admissions is to look at tech trends elsewhere in society and then ask why that tech trend doesn’t show up in the application process. There’s an inherent conservatism in admissions offices, as the security...
Being a Good Regular Decision Maker
If you’re currently waiting, fingers crossed and wondering if there’s anything else you can do now that you’ve submitted your applications, here are a few thoughts:
- Send Your Glimpse Everywhere You Are Applying. Is large State U going t...
Love Connection
Both the dating “market” and the higher ed admissions “market” are about more than just what you can pay. Both are two-sided markets, where each side has to agree before a “transaction” is made (this is in contrast to a typical one-sided ma...
Certain Uncertainty
Throughout the history of our organization, one of the most common questions from counselors is, “Do you have a list of schools that use you?”
When we first started, it was easy to respond because there were only one or two, and we could...
A Glimpse of Good Glimpses
Now that we’ve seen thousands and thousands of Glimpses, it’s time to share some advice on what makes a good Glimpse. While this is a bit long, make sure to at least read the final paragraph.
When recording your Glimpse, here are some rule...
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