College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the quickest ways to research colleges? 22answers for this question Mark GathercoleUniversity AdvisorIndependent University Advising What are the quickest ways to research colleges? College websites are full of information you can use, but remember that they are essentially advertisements. A good resource for impartial descriptions of colleges can be found in the Fiske Guide to College, available in book form or as an iPad app. With Fiske, you …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are women’s colleges like? 11answers for this question Karen Ekman-BaurDirector of College CounselingLeysin American School What are women’s colleges like? In the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to visit several outstanding women’s colleges. Some of these schools operate totally independently, while others have close interchanges with nearby coeducational institutions or are members of consortia with nearby coeducational schools through which students can enroll in a certain number …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What can high school seniors do to enhance their chances of admission? 19answers for this question Lora LewisEducational ConsultantLora Lewis Consulting What can high school seniors do to enhance their chances of admission? Keep up your grades, re-take SAT/ACTs to improve scores, and keep the application process on track. By senior year, it’s too late to worry about making significant gains in your GPA or getting involved in a new …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are some differences between rural, suburban, and urban campuses? 17answers for this question Ronald Harris What are some differences between rural, suburban, and urban campuses? Big city…small city. Inner city or suburbs. Karen Ekman-BaurDirector of College CounselingLeysin American School What are some differences between rural, suburban, and urban campuses? As there are many factors to take into account, this is not a definitive answer but will provide some points …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are some tips for college visits? 37answers for this question 王文君 June ScortinoPresidentIVY Counselors Network What are some tips for college visits? if you have your own counselor to work with you, your counselor may set up interviews with the admissions office and other people. that’s the best way to go. if you do not have a counselor, you should visit schools with other seniors or classmates to gain …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the best ways to navigate a college’s website? 18answers for this question Patricia AviezerPresidentInside Track To College, Inc. Too Much Information Like anything else, too much of something can be a bad thing. College websites are the “best” source of information and most up-to-date resource about a particular college, but, you need to remind yourself once you enter the site, why you’re there! Here’s what to look for: …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the benefits of taking AP exams in high school? 18answers for this question Andrew BelascoCEOCollege Transitions LLC What are the benefits of taking AP exams in high school? The benefits associated with taking AP exams are really twofold. First, a satisfactory score (generally 3 or above) can earn you credit at most colleges, saving you tuition money and potentially shortening your time to degree. Second, taking AP courses …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Any tips on getting the most out of campus tours and info sessions? 210answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. Any tips on getting the most out of campus tours and info sessions? Make sure school is in session when visiting. Ask plenty of questions, take pictures, eat in the cafeteria and visit a dorm or 2. Lucy Smith Any tips on getting …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are some questions to consider before applying to an online school? 18answers for this question Ellen [email protected] Richards Admissions Consulting Computers: do they create less hassle in everyday life or foster bad habits? Think of someone you know who doesn’t have a computer. In fact, try to think of someone you know who has never used a computer. Pretty difficult, right? While the older generations among us learned to …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are some questions you should ask on an overnight stay? 14answers for this question Annie ReznikCounselor/CEOCollege Guidance Coach What are some questions you should ask on an overnight stay? Great Questions to Ask on an Overnight Visit 1. Is this how you typical spend an evening on campus? 2. Why did you choose this school? Where would you have gone if you didn’t go here? Why? 3. What is …
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