The Koppelman Group

APRIL 6, 2023

During the fall 2021 application cycle, the average acceptance rate for Ivy League schools was just under 6%. Applying to college has become incredibly competitive and as universities drive down their acceptance rates by increasing marketing campaigns, high school students are now in completely uncharted territory.

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The right guidance can make a significant difference in not only gaining admission but also in setting you up for your future. However, many students and parents are unsure about the differences between college consultants and high school counselors. What is a College Consultant? What is a High School Counselor?

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is where college consultants can make a significant difference. But when is the best time to hire a private college consultant? This blog post will explore the ideal times to bring a college consultant on board and why starting early often yields the best results.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over two decades ago, Top Tier Admissions Co-Founders Dr. Michele Hernandez and Mimi Doe built a business that created an industry. To this day, Top Tier Admissions remains the leading voice on college admissions. This secret formula was comprised of test score averages and a student’s high school GPA.

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We’ve even had students come back 10 years later and tell us how impactful their dream college was on their life. Your College Should be Right for You Getting that college acceptance letter is about more than just checking a few boxes. But if you want that edge for you and/or your child?

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

It was another great year for Strategic College Consulting with many great acceptances including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia and UPenn to the powerful University of California colleges including many Berkeley and UCLA acceptances to small liberal arts colleges and specialty colleges.

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Road that says success in the asphalt We’ve been in the college planning and admissions business for about 25 years now, and we are so passionate about helping students with their educational goals and helping them earn acceptances to great colleges, year after year. Let’s break it down for you!

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Strategic College Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

We’ve seen too many students who start down the college planning process without really understanding the criteria that today’s Admissions departments care about. Getting that acceptance letter is really down to understanding the key factors that college admissions officers look for in their applicants.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. A bit of history: test-optional admissions are nothing new.

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BestColleges

MAY 26, 2023

It also suggests holistic admissions practices favor wealthy families, legacies, and student-athletes. A new documentary takes aim at the Ivy League, casting the eight private colleges in a largely unfavorable light. excise tax levied on only the wealthiest colleges in terms of endowment per student. What's "significant"?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 23, 2023

The University of Florida Admissions 101 The University of Florida Admissions 101 The University of Florida admissions process is competitive, and it’s essential for prospective students to understand the requirements and deadlines. Make sure you apply by the deadline to be considered for admission.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 24, 2023

Reasons for applying to more than one college There are several reasons for applying to more than one college–and some are better than others. So the student casts the net broadly to see where the acceptances come from. Why are applicants applying to so many colleges now? Lower and lower acceptance rates.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer. Do these 8 things over the summer to increase your chances of admission to your top choice colleges and minimize stress later this fall. Return to all blogs

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

It seems as though college admissions has become increasingly more competitive over the last several years. Many colleges, especially the most selective ones, have reported record numbers of applications year after year. More colleges have joined the Common App. Today, over 1,000 colleges accept the Common App!

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 8, 2022

The college admissions process has become increasingly more competitive and selective in how students are chosen each year to be admitted to the next year’s entering class, especially at the more competitive colleges. Earning acceptance into a great college is the big goal for most students.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

With such a lack of access to college application help, and with so many different aspects of the process to consider, from selecting the right schools to crafting strong essays, many students go without the support they need to ensure their application represents who they are. Why Hire a College Admissions Consultant?

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

With such a lack of access to college application help, and with so many different aspects of the process to consider, from selecting the right schools to crafting strong essays, many students go without the support they need to ensure their application represents who they are. Why Hire a College Admissions Consultant?

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2023

But she didn’t know whether she should share any of that with the colleges she applied to. Neitfield worked with an independent college consultant who advised her to disclose everything when she applied early decision to Yale. ” She applied to 10 more colleges, including Harvard, which admitted her.

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HelloCollege

JULY 25, 2024

The road to college is no longer a simple and straightforward path. Gone are the days of banking on a good GPA and decent test scores, replaced by a complex and competitive admissions landscape that demands excellence in all areas. This is where a college counselor can make a huge different. What is a College Counselor?

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Princeton College Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2019

It’s sophomore year, and you know what that means: you need to start thinking about college. The college admissions process is a daunting one, but fortunately, you’re not alone in it. Asking questions will not only allow you to stay informed throughout the admissions process, but it will help your college counselor help you.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements. In this guide, we'll give you a quick breakdown of what you need to know about English proficiency tests for college applications. It is the second most common English proficiency test submitted to US colleges.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

It’s been another great year at Strategic College Consulting for admissions. Students have earned acceptances to many of the top colleges including the Ivy League universities, UCLA, Berkeley, UMich, NYU, U of Chicago, many specialty and tech colleges, and so much more!

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2024

For instance, the University of Pennsylvania had an average acceptance rate of 47% in 1991 – it’s now around 5%. Applying to the wrong schools Given how much more selective the admissions process has become, it’s obviously critical to apply to the correct range of schools. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t reflect well on the applicant.)

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Admissions Mom

AUGUST 14, 2024

This post is written by me, Carolyn (AdmissionsMom) and Alex McNeil from Sierra Admissions , TOGETHER. Thanks for reading. —– Content warning: discussion of traumatic subjects: suicide, sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm There is always a debate about what topics should be avoided at all cost on college essays. Hi everyone.

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

College admissions is getting more competitive than ever. The admission statistics to earn acceptance into universities keeps getting lower each year, with earning acceptance to many of the great universities now into the single digit percentages. The post Why Working With a College Planning Expert is So Important!

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As if gaining admissions into selective colleges weren’t tough enough, as an Asian-American student, you face your own additional set of challenges. Recent headlines surrounding the lawsuit against Harvard due to imposed caps on the number of Asian-Americans accepted for the purpose of ‘racial balancing’ confirm such challenges.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

Test-optional means that a college does not require applicants to submit ACT/SAT scores, but applicants can do so if they would like. In theory, students who don’t submit scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process. In practice, however, at least at some colleges, it appears to be a different story.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 4, 2019

The Common Application is accepted by over 750 colleges, making it a ubiquitous part of today’s college application process. At Princeton College Consulting, our students start working on completing their college applications during the second semester of their Junior year.

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Admissions Mom

AUGUST 17, 2023

This post is written by me, AdmissionsMom and Alex McNeil from Sierra Admissions , TOGETHER. We (your dynamic college-co nsultant duo) took up pens together to write what we believe is the first collaborative advice post in the sub’s history. Colleges can’t know about your challenges and obstacles unless you tell them.

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Brand College Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The application won’t accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Students have can get ahead of the college admissions game by preparing early and usually much more relaxed and confident. Brand College Consulting helps students with college essays through packages or hourly.

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Ivy College Essay

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

But, what if you don’t get rejected OR accepted for Early Decision or Early Action? Here’s the good news: being deferred, while not the full-out acceptance you were looking for, is GOOD! That’s HUGE news if the college you applied to is in the top 20, let alone the top 10 or even top 3! Want more information?

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 8, 2023

Ready to set yourself apart in the pile of competing college applications? Your admissions success might involve what you did outside of the classroom all together. The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. Colleges want to get to know the full student.

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ACM College Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2024

Instead of deferring a select number of students who were not accepted, some universities are simply deferring all of them. Receiving a college admission deferral can be disheartening, especially when you've invested time and effort into crafting the perfect application. There are so many great options out there!

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

At Princeton College Consulting, we understand the anxiety and frustrations. We know the feeling of being lost, which is why we have developed these college counseling resources to help. By determining your college application list, you have made a real, impactful decision.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Is the university accepting more students who submit test scores than not?

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

Colleges will see your senior class schedule. Brand College Consulting helps clients with course selection , including Pre-AP/AP options, Dual Credit, electives, and extracurricular activities. Colleges are looking for you to show intellectual curiosity and/or community engagement. Do you have a testing schedule?

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Strategic College Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2023

Whether or not you’re accepted to a university can come down to many different factors. The ever-important college admissions interview. Even if you’re a champion debater and speaker, going into a room with a college admissions officer or alumnus can be a bit overwhelming. One of those factors?

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