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

JULY 11, 2024

As the college application process becomes increasingly competitive and complicated, with students applying to more schools than ever , it’s essential to put your best foot forward in all aspects of your application. What is a College Admission Consultant?

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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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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HelloCollege

AUGUST 2, 2024

With so much at stake, many families consider hiring a college counselor to guide them through the many moving parts of college admissions. But are college counselors worth it? Are College Counselors Worth It? How Much Does College Coaching Cost? Finding and Choosing a Major.

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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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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Scholarships from sponsoring colleges are $500-$2,500 per year and are awarded to approximately 4,000 students. Students must be accepted to the college and list it as their first choice on the National Merit application. There are three types of National Merit Scholarships, and students can only receive one: 1.

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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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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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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

College admissions have undeniably become incredibly competitive. And Yale is just about as tough as it gets with an acceptance rate of just 5%! Here’s our advice on how to keep on the path to acceptance. Take a look at the acceptance ranges for test scores and GPAs for each institution on your list.

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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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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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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2023

In July, I wrote a blog post about the Supreme Court decision that ended affirmative action in college admissions. One area impacted by this change is college essays. But, admissions officers know that diversity includes more than just skin color and gender identity.

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant. Strength of Course Planning Next, all courses aren’t equal.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

College admissions have unquestionably become fiercely competitive, and the Ivy League is in a category of its own. Dartmouth’s acceptance rate is just 6% according to U.S. Review the acceptance ranges for test scores and GPAs for each institution on your list. News & World Report. Assess where you stand.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

College admissions have become incredibly tough. I mean, Harvard’s acceptance rate is about 3%. (3!!!) Take a look at the acceptance ranges for test scores and GPAs for each school on your list. Many students find it beneficial to seek guidance from a college consultant. You still have a bright future ahead.

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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. But often for good reason.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As a high school senior preparing to apply to college, you are faced with the daunting task of writing an essay that will capture the attention of admissions officers to set you apart from the thousands of other applicants. Need some help writing a great college essay for the Common App? Need Help with the Common App Essay?

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Imagine for a minute that it’s your senior year and you’ve just gotten the acceptance letter to your dream university. While admissions officers look for a variety of factors to choose whether or not to accept you into their programs, one of the most important are your SAT or ACT test scores. How do you make that a reality?

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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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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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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 28, 2023

College admissions are insanely competitive these days. The acceptance rate for USC is around 12 percent. The first thing you should do is take a look at your college list. Check out the average acceptance rates of test scores and GPAs and note where you fall for each. College admissions is really, really hard.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

College admissions have undeniably become exceptionally competitive. In fact, Cornell’s acceptance rate is only 7%! First, we recommend taking a look at your college list. Revisit the average ranges of scores and GPAs for accepted students and mark down where you fall for each.

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