If you are a high school junior or sophomore, or even a freshman, during this time while you are locked in your house, it is a perfect time to dive into the college talk. The first step to being successful in the college search process is to try to understand where you want to be […]

Brendan Ryan
Special to The Colorado Sun
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Why give thanks just once a year? Find a way to make the world a better place
Last Friday, while driving my nephew to school, my mind was on the day ahead and all the things I was going to do. In the midst of my pondering, he piped up and asked, “Uncle Brendan, next week is Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?” My nephew is a cute kid and he is […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Hey parents, here’s why you should let your children fail
I am not a parent, but I have a front-row seat to the parenting rollercoaster through a combination of friends and clients who have hired me to guide their families through the college search process. Over a decade of these interactions, as well as a degree in education, have given me a lot of thoughts […]