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College Preparedness: What You Need to Know

When should you start actively planning for college? How much should you rely on your school to guide your process? How do you find out about scholarships and grants? HBCU’s or PWI’s? Private School Village invited Sonali Perera Bridges, Founder & President of Bridges Educational Consulting, to join…

March 16, 2023

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Celebrating the Class of 2022!

We are thrilled to congratulate the Class of 2022 on an incredible year! We are so proud of our students who have managed to continue finding great success with the colleges best equipped to support them even during a pandemic. Please join us in congratulating them on their…

May 2, 2022

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Finding the right fit: Navigating the college search and selection process

Early on in the college search process, you will likely begin hearing the terms “fit” or “match” as it relates to identifying the appropriate schools for students. The road to finding a collegiate environment where a student can thrive begins with self-evaluation and reflection. Many students come into…

April 25, 2022

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What’s a Gap Year? Why you should consider it.

Gap years are becoming increasingly common among high school students in the US, with a recent study finding a peak during the pandemic – 40% of students considered taking a gap year in 2020. Many ideas may come to mind regarding what students might do during this time…

March 10, 2022

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A New Year in College Admission

Although the New Year and the new college admission cycle do not coincide, the beginning of 2022 sees us approaching the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and mid-way through what will be the third admissions cycle that has faced its impact. As such, it’s a good time…

February 13, 2022

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Learn More About Our Founder & Her Vision

Founder and President, Sonali Perera Bridges, was interviewed on the Passionistas Project Podcast, which features women who are following their passions to inspire you to do the same. During the interview, Sonali discusses our non-profit, Shero Rise, and the upcoming programming that will roll out in 2022. We…

January 14, 2022

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Summer Plans: Use your time wisely to support your college application plans

Every year, students look forward to summer break – a chance to unwind, have fun, enjoy time with family, and maybe make new friends at summer camp. In high school; however, the plan for summer starts to feel like it might carry a bit more weight than just…

January 11, 2022

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Ready for early round results? Here’s what to expect

After months of toiling away at applications, students who submitted applications to schools for Early Action and Early Decision are just weeks if not days away from receiving news from their first college(s). It can, understandably, be a nerve-wracking time. As counselors, we know that the waiting can…

December 5, 2021

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A holiday gift to seniors: college-free zone

A few years ago, a senior created a pin that said, “Please don’t talk to me about college.” She had designed it as an accessory to her outfit for Thanksgiving dinner with her extended family, as a subtle but firm request to allow her to keep her peace…

November 16, 2021

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Do I need to see it? The value of a campus visit

It feels like the pandemic has been going on forever now, changing how we approach many of the ways in which we have lived our lives. For the most part though, the majority of us are leaving our homes each day again and trying to balance a new…

October 13, 2021

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Introducing our Inaugural Director of Institutional Partnerships: Brittany Dávila!

We are thrilled to announce a new member to our team, Brittany Dávila, who takes on the role of our inaugural Director of Institutional Partnerships! Her rich background in admissions and college counseling as well as her ability to foster connections serves her well in guiding both families…

September 9, 2021

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Back-to-School Checklist for Students 2021

Another school year is beginning – make sure you’re prepared! We give you our top tips for what you need to start this new year with success.

August 30, 2021

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What’s In A Ranking?

As a prelude to a recent podcast on college rankings as a part of the Revisionist History series, Malcolm Gladwell asks: “How is it that a promotional gimmick from the 1980s turned into a fetish object for American higher education? How do these rankings work? And why does…

July 19, 2021

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About the Founder

Sonali Perera Bridges is the Founder and President of Bridges Educational Consulting. She is honest in her approach of helping students and their families through each level of the educational admission process and sets realistic and attainable goals for every student.