College Search Our Counselors Answered: If I haven’t found the right extracurriculars, can I still appear to be a dedicated student? 61answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. If I haven’t found the right extracurriculars, can I still appear to be a dedicated student? Yes. That assumes you were heavily involved in community service & have at least 100’s of hrs. Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless …
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What are the most significant, avoidable mistakes students make in the admissions process?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the most significant, avoidable mistakes students make in the admissions process? 86answers for this question Sally Mehaffey What not to do when applying to college! Believe it or not the most obvious mistakes are the most significant in the admissions process. #1 Be sure to PROOFREAD your application….not just your essays but the rest of your application as well. #2 Be certain to send your test scores to …
What are the most accepted or exaggerated myths about college admissions process?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the most accepted or exaggerated myths about the college admissions process? 48answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What are the most accepted or exaggerated myths about the college admissions process? That legacy students or those whose parents make substantial donations will be accepted in spite of their grades. Patty Finer What are the most accepted or exaggerated myths about the …
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Tuition aside, what benefits and drawbacks exist by going to school in-state vs. out-of-state?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: Tuition aside, what benefits and drawbacks exist by going to school in-state vs. out-of-state? 97answers for this question Stephanie Lefler Tuition aside, what benefits and drawbacks exist by going to school in-state vs. out-of-state? Benefits of going to an in-state school are that you are closer to home! You don’t have to find a way to squeeze everything into your dorm. If you live close enough, going home on weekends …
How does financial aid work for prospective athletes?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: How does financial aid work for prospective athletes? 3answers for this question Megan DorseySAT Prep & College AdvisorCollege Prep LLC How does financial aid work for prospective athletes? The financial aid process works the same for prospective athletes as it does for all other prospective students; it is the scholarship process that differs. Prospective athletes, like prospective academic scholarship candidates, need to determine what each university is likely to offer. …
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When do student athletes need to begin the recruitment process?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: When do student athletes need to begin the recruitment process? 5answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. When do student athletes need to begin the recruitment process? They should hopefully be noticed when they begin high school. They need to be doing research all throughout high school and join the NCAA Clearinghouse as early as possible. LOR’s from coaches they personally know can …
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I want to make the most of campus visits. What should I do, look for, and ask while I’m there?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: I want to make the most of campus visits. What should I do, look for, and ask while I’m there? 83answers for this question Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures Campus Visits Campus visits are important. You should attend the Information Session and go on a College Tour. Check to see if you can interview as well! Do make sure you at least meet the admission representative who covers your territory for …
As a high school junior, what are the most important things for me to do before senior year?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: As a high school junior, what are the most important things for me to do before senior year? 78answers for this question Nancy MilneOwnerMilne Collegiate Consulting Junior Year Tasks There is no time like the present. If you can get those teacher recommendations requested before the summer, great. Try to crank out those essays over the summer and you will be way ahead of the game. Visit colleges during your …
How important are college rankings when choosing a college?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: How important are college rankings when choosing a college? 85answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. How important are college rankings when choosing a college? It’s the fit of the program that a college has to offer rather than how US news rates a school. The perfect school for you could have a low rating – so what! Zahir RobbCollege CounselorThe Right Fit …
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Can what I post on Facebook affect my chances of getting accepted?
College Search Our Counselors Answered: Can what I post on Facebook affect my chances of getting accepted? 83answers for this question Nancy MilneOwnerMilne Collegiate Consulting Facebook In this day of the internet, you must realize that anything out there on the web is fair game. Some schools have actually gone the route of assigning one staff member to just check out online profiles. The last thing you want the admission committee to see is that …
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