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

MAY 14, 2024

Collectively, the Class of 2024 received over $2 million in scholarships for their first year of college. Almost all of the scholarships awarded are renewable for up to four years, for a total of more than $8.1 million over four years! (Because each student can only attend one college, much of this money will go unused.)

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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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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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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

Discovery College Consulting’s 22 students in the Class of 2023 were admitted to 75 different colleges, which are pictured to the right (click the image to enlarge it). Collectively, the Class of 2023 received $1,118,454 in scholarships for their first year of college. Congratulations, seniors!

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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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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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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admission to any college, nor do perfect SATs. Look through the eyes of the admissions committee. Having a 4.0 They don’t care!

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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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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

Institutional Aid: Aid which comes from the university itself, more common with private universities Merit-Based Scholarships : These scholarships are awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic, or other achievements. This aid can come in the form of scholarships and grants which do not have to be repaid.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2024

For instance, did you know that colleges need to be notified if you drop or change classes senior year? They make admissions decisions based on the schedule that you share with them, and they can rescind offers if you make material changes. The post The Common Application Form appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2024

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. Parents who overestimate their student’s chances of admission are doing them a grave disservice. appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.

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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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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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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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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Important notes: Campuses do not collaborate on their admissions decisions nor consider which other campuses a student has applied to. If you were not able to participate in many activities due to lack of availability or personal circumstances, you can share that with admissions in the Activities & Awards and Additional Comments sections.

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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. Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Course Selection : Ensure your coursework aligns with your future academic interests, goals, AND potential admissions requirements. Research Colleges Begin exploring potential colleges. Net Price Calculators: Work with your family to complete net price calculators for colleges of interest.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Financial Aid for Expat Students The good news is, unlike international students, American expats are eligible for federal financial aid and much more institutional aid at colleges in the US. Pay attention to financial aid and scholarship deadlines announced by each college of interest and follow all instructions to apply.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

can increase your chances of admission. Dartmouth’s Test-Optional Policy Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dartmouth adopted a test-optional policy for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. Being recognized as a National Merit Scholar can enhance your application and potentially offer scholarship opportunities.

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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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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

These funds can be used to create new programs or support existing ones, providing resources for research, faculty salaries, and student scholarships. Examples of restricted endowments may include funds for a specific department, research center, or scholarship program.

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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. Scholarships There are two types of scholarships to think about here.

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The College Solutions Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

By now, most students, who will be college freshmen in the fall, have received their award letters from colleges. Families, however, are at a disadvantage when they look at these college awards. They typically have no idea if the offer of financial aid or a merit scholarship is a good one.

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Emerging College Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Learn essential tips and strategies for funding your college education, including scholarships, grants, and financial aid options.

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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. Do you require a scholarship? Creating a College List. We are here to tell you it is okay to be doubtful. What is your GPA?

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Need Help with the College Admissions Process? Over the next month, the team at Great College Advice will take a deeper dive into need and merit-based aid with further tips along the way.

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many colleges that offer this admission option. At plenty of colleges, applying early action can also boost admission odds. The admission advantage can be considerable.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Do Colleges Care About the PSAT? The PSAT is not used directly by colleges and universities when they make their college admissions decisions. Your acceptance or rejection into college is much more dependent on the SAT or ACT , so the short answer is “no,” colleges don’t care at all about the PSAT.

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While students who apply early decision to a college must promise to attend the school, as a practical matter, a college can’t force an accepted student to attend. A family, however, should make every effort to talk with the admission/financial aid office if a financial aid award is inadequate. Applying early action to college.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Each school has their own timeline for when they will inform applicants of their admission decisions. In general, schools which have rolling admissions take 2-3 weeks, schools with November EA will inform you between mid-December and end of January, and schools with RD in January will inform you by end of February or March.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With the increase in number of applications due to reasons such as the ease of applying to more schools via the Common Application and more than 75% of colleges in the US now going test optional or test blind, it makes sense that the acceptance rates at some popular universities are going down. How could I ethically do so?

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each school requires a different combination of these three college essays-some require all three, some just one or two, or others make certain ones recommended or optional. Some schools even use these essays for both admissions decisions AND scholarships so it’s important to put time and effort into each one!

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For instance, there are internships, scholarships, and independent study programs. Most of all, you will grow intellectually and emotionally and when the time comes, colleges will appreciate and value this. Return to all blogs

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 22, 2018

It is possible that top colleges may not care as much as you think they would. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admissions to any college, nor do perfect SATs. While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do top colleges look for in extracurricular activities?”. Having a 4.0

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