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Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns

Opinion: For students, this is the perfect time to begin thinking about a college search

by Brendan Ryan 2:45 AM MDT on May 13, 2020

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 […]

Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns

Opinion: Why give thanks just once a year? Find a way to make the world a better place

by Brendan Ryan 4:59 AM MST on Nov 28, 2019

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 […]

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Opinion: Hey parents, here’s why you should let your children fail

by Brendan Ryan 5:00 AM MDT on Aug 25, 2019

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 […]

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