College Search Our Counselors Answered: Why is it important for students to have a college admissions marketing plan? 10answers for this question Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures “marketing” or “packaging” a student I don’t like the words “marketing” or “packaging”. I especially don’t like them in regards to students. Be yourself. Of course you want to appear put together, bright, and friendly. Look at it this way: if the college/university you are applying to requires you …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What should you do if your high school doesn’t offer advanced classes? 30answers for this question Pamela Hampton-GarlandOwnerScholar Bound What should you do if your high school doesn’t offer advanced classes? Take the highest level offered and do well, you are compared to your school not the world. Amberley WolfCollege ConsultantWolf College Consulting What should you do if your high school doesn’t offer advanced classes? Not every school offers Advanced …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What’s the best time to visit a college campus? 58answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What’s the best time to visit a college campus? When school is in session, and it’s never too early. Mark GathercoleUniversity AdvisorIndependent University Advising What’s the best time to visit a college campus? The best time is when school is in session, although even summer is better …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What can students do to be competitive if they want to go to school outside the US? 6answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What can students do to be competitive if they want to go to school outside the US? Be proficient in that country’s language, assuming it’s other than English, and far exceed whatever requirements are necessary. Bill PrudenHead of Upper …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What exactly are US News and the College Board? 11answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What exactly are US News and the College Board? US News & World Report is a world class magazine that publishes college rankings every year. The College Board in the home of more college info than you can imagine. It’s also where you fill out the CSS …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What kind of student should be looking at a highly selective school? 11answers for this question Suzan ReznickIndependent Educational ConsultantThe College Connection One with a strong academic profile While colleges do consider many factors in making admit decisions: such as geographic, racial and religious diversity, ability to pay, talent( in sports/arts etc) demonstrated interest in a campus and legacy. The key factor for all schools would be your likelihood of …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What kinds of obstacles do minorities face in higher education? 7answers for this question Ellen [email protected] Richards Admissions Consulting Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation According to NPR, the cost of college tuition and other expenses his risen faster than the rate of inflation over the past decade. Unfortunately, many students must worry about more than just the competition to gain entry into college, but also how they will …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What kinds of students should consider hiring an independent college counselor? 13answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What kinds of students should consider hiring an independent college counselor? It’s the parents, not the students who will be doing the hiring. Most families should seek out third party experts for a “free” consultation well in advance of the senior year to know what …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What extracurriculars are most important? 17answers for this question Lin Johnson III What extracurriculars are most important? The most important extracurricular activities are those that you have exhibited a true passion in. There is not one activity that holds more importance for admission officers than another. What admission officer would like to see related to extracurricular activities is leadership, commitment, and passion. Often, this translates into activities that you have …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What do students really think about their school? 17answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What do students really think about their school? Everything from loving it to detesting it. Renee Boone What do students really think about their school? When visiting campuses, ask students open-ended questions like: What do you like most about your school? What needs improvement? What do prospective students …
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