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by Marie Todd
The preparation for a successful college application does not happen overnight but is instead the culmination of years of work throughout high school. However, not all aspiring college students take the correct steps leading up to, and during, the application process. Here are four mistakes successful college candidates don’t make and that you should avoid, …
by Steven Tagle
Visiting colleges with your high schooler is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Often, you’re traveling across the country, attending campus tours, sampling dining hall food, and trying to help your teen decide whether the school is somewhere they will thrive and gain a quality education. That means talking to as many …
by Marie Todd
If you are heading into your senior year of high school, you might be worrying about how you can possibly increase your chances of getting accepted to your top college choices. You’ve worked earnestly for the past three years, and that work has all been excellent preparation. Now it’s time for the next stage – the …
by Marie Todd
As you enter your senior year of high school, the pressure is on to write your college application essays. And for many people, the anticipation of writing their application essays is often more difficult and stressful than actually writing them. To maximize your chances of getting accepted to the school of your choice, you want …
by Marie Todd
by Marie Todd
Here are some questions and answers to consider as you plan your college visits: #1 When is the best time of year for high-school students to visit colleges? In general, the best time to visit is while college classes are in session (avoid finals and breaks whenever possible) so you can experience what the campus …
by Marie Todd
There are a number of benefits to taking on additional academic challenges during high school. Let’s explore some of these options and their pros and cons. What are AP classes? AP refers to Advanced Placement classes. These are high school classes taught with college-level curriculum and expectations. If completed successfully, AP courses can set you …
This is the final post in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Accepted can help bring out your best in your applications and my colleagues and I are here to help. Tips for High School Seniors 1. Create a spreadsheet that …
This post is the third in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. As it becomes increasingly difficult to gain admission into the country’s elite schools, knowing how to navigate the system should become important for you. Tips for High School Juniors 1. …
In this second post of our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a four part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, I offer tips to high school sophomores. This year is a pivotal year for high school students and an important year for admissions directors. Tips for High School …
This post is the first in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Having consulted with numerous clients on college admissions, I have been facing the same personal decisions as my clients. I’ve already sent one happy stepson off to college and …
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