North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. It’s important to be accurate.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Applying to college can be a daunting task and the goal is to have as many seniors finish their application as is humanly possible. Independent Educational Consultants from College Consultants of Colorado (CCC) will be helping to coordinate and direct approximately 30-40 additional adult volunteers.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 8, 2023

In February, two of Discovery College Consulting’s students, Jadyn Lewis (a senior at East High School in Denver) and Maristella Valore-Caplan (a junior at George Washington High School in Denver) were quoted in a U.S. The post Discovery College Consulting in the News appeared first on Discovery College Consulting.

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Are you wondering how you’ll navigate your student’s college admissions process? Moreover, there are a lot of college consultants advertising their services. The college consulting field has grown rapidly, and there are a lot of consultants to decipher between. 4 Tips For Hiring A College Consultant.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 15, 2023

Well, we find that there actually is a perfect time to hire a college consultant. After all, shouldn’t the college process begin in earnest junior year? Applying to college has become really hard. This is really important for the application process. There’s no time like the present, right?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2024

Parents of rising high school seniors: Do you know how to avoid making the most common college application mistakes? The next few months are a critical time in your student’s college application process. In addition to waiting too long to finish applications and apply (call me if you need help!)

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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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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.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. My best advice: Don’t.

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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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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

." – Heraclitus In the competitive realm of college admissions, it is your ability to reveal and demonstrate your character that becomes the silver bullet, helping you stand out while separating you from all the rest. In fact, almost every facet of your application should and will reveal elements of your character.

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The college application process one of the most important journeys in a high school student’s life, filled with countless decisions and opportunities that will shape their future. This is where college consultants can make a significant difference. But when is the best time to hire a private college consultant?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” This is a bit of a complicated question.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Here’s a short guide to get you started on your college planning. Evaluate Your Academic Standing Colleges will closely review your grades and the rigor of your coursework. Research Colleges Begin exploring potential colleges.

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Princeton College Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of the most pressing topics in college admissions today is students use of artificial intelligence (AI) when writing their application essays and the potential consequences that come with it. As a parent, you may wonder: Is AI the secret weapon for college applications?

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school students and parents are often bombarded by well-meaning friends and relatives who think they know it all when it comes to college admissions, the college search process, college applications, essay writing, and more. Clark and Barnard talk with national experts in college admission and enrollment.

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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. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish? Try Application Boot Camp®.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A Sea Change in College Admissions: How the Supreme Court Ruling is Affecting Application Essays It’s not often that decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court directly impact how colleges conduct their recruitment and admissions processes.

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 12, 2023

Plus, having a unique and distinct voice in your college admissions essays can help you stand out in a sea of applicants. It can help you understand your own experiences and thoughts, and prepare you for the kind of self-reflective writing required for college essays. You've got this! Need help getting started?

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a recent New York Times op-ed , guest writer Emi Neitfield reflected on the dilemma she faced when applying to college in the 2009-2010 school year: whether or not to disclose her mental health issues in her applications. But she didn’t know whether she should share any of that with the colleges she applied to.

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Brand College Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 900 colleges each year, using one platform. It requires one general Common App essay that is then sent to any colleges using the app. The application won’t accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Want to read more?

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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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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Last week, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments for two cases about affirmative action in college admissions. An organization called Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sued both Harvard and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill over their consideration of race in admissions decisions.

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Princeton College Consulting

JULY 25, 2019

W ith the common application personal statement and individual colleges’ supplemental essays, students applying to 10 -12 colleges (a reasonable number) may have to write 20 essays to complete their applications. Understand your essay as part of your whole application. Here’s how: 1. Analyze your Context.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether you are a parent trying to find out more about college admissions or a high school student wanting to learn how to get into your dream school, it’s important to have all the relevant information about the admissions process. Georgia Tech Admissions Blog. MIT Admissions Blog. HelloCollege Blog.

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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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University Gurus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Navigating the college admissions journey can be overwhelming, but your 529 education savings plan can do more than just cover tuition. At Kate Stone College Consulting , we help families use their 529 funds to invest in expert college prep and admissions coaching. What Is a 529 Plan?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 23, 2024

Apply Genius is an AI college admissions consultant available from the App Store for $9.99 a month, which is less than the thousands of dollars many students spend on an independent consultant. With that information, the AI consultant then gives you personalized advice that matches your admissions goals.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

Since most colleges release Regular Decision admissions decisions in late March, this means financial aid offices will either have to put together aid offers much more quickly than they are used to or send those offers after admissions decisions come out.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 4, 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.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

As 2023 begins, there are several major changes that will impact the college admissions landscape this year and beyond. Changes to the FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is still a beast to complete, just not as big of one. Perhaps the story an applicant tells is true, perhaps it is a complete fabrication.

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Discovery College Consulting

JUNE 27, 2023

The remaining episodes contain several lessons about what to do and perhaps more importantly, what not to do during the college admissions process. Lesson #1: Don’t apply Early Decision (ED) to a college you’ve never visited. Lesson #3: Don’t apply to a college early and not prepare any other applications in the meantime.

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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. What’s more, colleges are seeing record numbers of applications.

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 12, 2023

W ith the common application personal statement and individual colleges’ supplemental essays, students applying to 10 -12 colleges (a reasonable number) may have to write 20 or more essays to complete their applications. Understand your essay as part of your whole application. What's your College Admissions Index?

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