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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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

We are often asked whether it is too early to start the college admissions process in the 10 th grade. If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions.

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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

While these are all important components of an applicants profile, you might still wonder: What do admissions committees really look for when evaluating a candidate? While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Emerging College Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The post Staying Grounded Through Admission Season: A Guide for College Consultants appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation.

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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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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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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

At Discovery College Consulting, we aim to give our students significant control over the college search and application process. As we stress to families during our initial consultation, the student is the one who will be going to college, so this needs to be their process and they need to be the one driving it.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

And since your child’s high school counselor likely has to split their time and attention across hundreds of students during college application season, you might be asking yourself, “Should I hire a college consultant ?” ” Why Should I Hire a College Consultant? Preparation is key!

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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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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. There’s no time like the present, right? And that time might’ve been yesterday. The answer to that is “no!”

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College Planner Pro

JUNE 28, 2023

Starting your own independent college consulting business can be an exciting and fulfilling venture. With the increasing demand for personalized guidance in the college admissions process, there is a growing market for professional consultants.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 4, 2025

Now, according to FairTest.org, there are more than 2,100 colleges and universities that either dont require test scores or wont even consider them for purposes of admission. Recently, some of the most selective colleges in the nation have been reverting to test-required policies.

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 6, 2023

Having a perfect GPA, excellent test scores, and being president of the student body used to almost guarantee admission into one of the world’s best schools. Our primary goal is to alleviate the stress of the admissions process by breaking the whole thing down into actionable items and spreading them across several years.

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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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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Over time, weve identified patterns and key indicators of success that determine how well a student will perform in the college admissions process. It really comes down to three main character traits key needle-moversthat indicate whether a student will ultimately succeed in their college planning and admission goals.

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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. So what does it mean when we say that the admissions process is a CHARACTER-BASED evaluation?

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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. The post More Applications, More Competition appeared first on Discovery College Consulting.

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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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Princeton College Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2024

The impact of pre-college summer programs on admissions at prestigious institutions has long been debated. While many people believe that attending these programs will boost their chances of admission, this hasn’t typically been the case. The question is… will this begin to change now?

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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. developed by the founders of Princeton College Consulting

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College Admissions Strategies

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding Institutional Priorities in College Admissions Institutional priorities are a significant yet often misunderstood factor in the college admissions process. As a college consultant, it’s essential to demystify this concept for parents of high school students.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2025

Recently I wrote a blog post about podcasts hosted by admissions experts. In his book, he examines everything thats wrong with the college admissions process. In it, he sets aside long-held ideas of how to compete in and win the admissions game and focuses instead on changing our perception of what qualifies as a good college.

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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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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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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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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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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If you do not know your chances of getting into your top choice colleges , you absolutely should! Shrouded in mystery, the college admission process can produce so much stress and anxiety because it often seems unfair, illogical and sometimes even downright random.

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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. Supreme Court Cases The Supreme Court is considering two cases involving the use of race in college admissions. Below are descriptions of four of them, along with one wildcard.

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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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AdmissionSight

MARCH 14, 2025

Yale practices need-blind admissions , which means that your student’s financial need doesnt factor into the admissions decision. The college doesnt have a minimum GPA for admissions, but the average of accepted students is 4.1. Yes, Yale is hard to get into with its very selective admissions process.

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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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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Interview Question: " So Why are you interested in attending our college/university?"

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