Admissions Madness

JUNE 18, 2022

They’re encouragements suggest to me just how out of touch admissions counselors and university bureaucrats are from the needs of families. Many students and families navigate the admissions process without stressing too much, but for tens of thousands of others, this process is ripe with anxiety, stress, and worry.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2022

When you apply to college, admission officers look at more than just your grades — they also take note of what you have done outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community.

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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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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep. This article outlines the ten components we believe every student should consider when preparing for college. Reach out if you would like help!

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 15, 2023

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows” - Ralph Marston With college admissions decisions continuing to roll in and with the May 1st commitment date less than two months away, you will be making important decisions of which college to attend. So the question becomes how do you land that first summer internship?

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Taking daily and consistent action is also how you will be more successful in your college planning and admission goals! College admission officers are looking for those students who are action takers , who have strong initiative , and who are getting meaningful results. appeared first on Strategic College Consulting.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

While lower 4 and 6-year graduation rates are sometimes seen as a negative, two of the causes of this at GA Tech are their amazing co-op and internship programs. Students may instead choose to do full or part-time internships through the internship program and many do choose to take a semester off to work full time.

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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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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. That said, here are some ways you can expect COVID-19 to affect college admissions and advice for planning ahead. College Policies.

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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. Deeds : What have you done? What have you accomplished?

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2023

It may even enhance your probability of admission. Let’s take a look at a few of them: Attend a class Many colleges offer opportunities for prospective students to attend classes or sit in on lectures. How many employers come to campus to recruit students for internships and full-time jobs? Return to all blogs

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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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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.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

It is also highly regarded for its innovative approach to education, including experiential learning opportunities like co-ops and internships. If Case Western is a good school for you, a private college consultant can guide you through the admissions process and create an application that will impress admissions officers.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

Not long ago, the parents of one of our students registered their son for an information session and tour of a nearby college. So what kind of college admissions support are students looking for from their parents? This is an important ingredient for success in the college admissions process. But there are limits!

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores. While many of these students would be viable candidates and students at these schools, admissions committees need another way to distinguish them; after all, they can’t admit everyone.

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For instance, there are internships, scholarships, and independent study programs. Whether you are interested in a summer internship, independent study program, or full-time research position, having a strong foundation will help you to succeed and make the most of your experience. Return to all blogs

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 20, 2023

Legacy admissions are a lot more complicated and a lot more competitive. Most legacy applicants use a college consultant at some point in their application process. Maybe former Dean of Admission Jim Wickenden said it best in a 2020 Daily Princetonian article. We work with a lot of legacies. So let's break it down.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2023

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, and students gain practical experience through projects and internships. How AdmissionSight can help you get into Rice University AdmissionSight is a college consulting firm that provides personalized assistance to students throughout the college admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2023

Gain hands-on experience: Many environmental engineering programs require students to participate in laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and internships. Here are some ways that AdmissionSight can help you: Admissions strategy: AdmissionSight can help you develop a strategic plan for your college application process.

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Strategic College Consulting

JANUARY 27, 2020

Colleges are interested in your course selection and that you are able to challenge yourself to the best of your abilities with the curriculum your school offers. Remember, course selection is about developing you as an individual, not about trying to select courses to impress college admission officers.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2020

If you’re like most students, you’re probably feeling frustrated being cooped up inside during the COVID-19 pandemic and if you’re a junior, you could be anxious about the college admissions process. Truth be told, applying to college will look very different than it has in the past. Making a mistake at a job or internship.

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Princeton College Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Like most other Ivy League colleges and universities, Yale requires a written supplement in the form of short answers and essays. As a resource for c ollege admissions assistance , we have developed key tips, approaches, and examples for each question so that your answers are polished, targeted, and don't leave out any crucial components.

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