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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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

Many of us are familiar with the standard elements of a college applicationsuch as your academic background, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

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. 10 th grade is an exciting time as you have hopefully found a nice rhythm between your academics, extracurriculars, and social life.

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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. Having a 4.0 It’s not about what you do. Ugh, who has time for that?”

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 6, 2023

In addition to helping students write impressive essays and prepare for tests, we also work with them to make sure that their expertise is clear across the classes they choose, the extracurriculars they participate in, and their summer activities. Ultimately, high school should be enriching and fun.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

There may be dozens of private college coaches in your area, and more who you can work with online. So how do you choose the best college admissions consultant for you? Ultimately, it’s important to find a college counselor (which is also called a college consultant) who is reputable, successful, knowledgeable, and personable.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Extracurricular Exploration : Try various activities to discover genuine interests. 10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Leadership Roles : Seek leadership positions in extracurricular activities.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Engage in Extracurriculars Colleges want to see students who are involved outside of the classroom. Final Thoughts Junior year is crucial for setting up a smooth college application process. The work you do this year will lay the foundation for successful applications and ultimately help you find the right college fit.

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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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Emerging College Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The post Whats Worth It and Whats Just “Pay-to-Play” Extracurriculars appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 14, 2025

Yale has hundreds of extracurriculars you can choose from, whether its an athletic team, performance group, or cultural association. There can be subtle or overt pressure to conform to certain social norms or expectations, whether it’s related to fashion, extracurricular involvement, or social behavior.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores.

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 22, 2018

While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do top colleges look for in extracurricular activities?”. A simple Google search will yield results providing you with checklists of ‘The Best Extracurricular Activities for Your College App’, and so on.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

As these novel routines develop, one area that has many students confounded is how to continue to prepare for college admissions. Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Set clear goals for your college application process. What are your strengths, passions, and aspirations?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

Given to first-year applicants who have shown excellent leadership in academics and extracurriculars. The constant pressure to excel in academics and extracurriculars might negatively affect your mental and physical well-being. Given to exceptional students who enroll in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields.

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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.

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Princeton College Consulting

JULY 5, 2023

Tired of saying, 'I have no hobbies'? Dive into our article and learn how to identify activities that will drive personal growth and enrich your life.

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University Gurus

DECEMBER 28, 2024

At Kate Stone College Consulting, we specialize in helping students secure meaningful research opportunities that align with their interests and goals. Schedule a free consultation below to learn how we can help you take this important step in your academic journey.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 7, 2025

The university offers a lively campus experience, with a diverse student body and numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement. while excelling in extracurricular activities. Northwestern is known for its extracurricular sceneincluding athletics and the arts. The university has a low acceptance rate of only 7.5%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Items like laundry, dorm furnishings, and extracurricular activities can add up over the course of the academic year. Understanding and planning for these hidden costs ensures you are fully prepared for the financial commitment of attending college. How do I find the net price for my dream college? Personal expenses.

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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As classwork resumes, extracurriculars ramp up, and college applications loom for juniors and seniors, the start of the school year can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. School is back in session, which means a whirlwind of new classes and activities to explore.

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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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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

But, colleges want to see you challenge yourself so err on the side of taking that AP course as long as you’re not completely overwhelmed and stressed. Continue your extracurricular interests Colleges are interested in students who are engaged and active in extracurricular activities.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 4, 2019

At Princeton College Consulting, our students start working on completing their college applications during the second semester of their Junior year. Ready to get started with your college planning and application process?

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

Do you know what type of location you want to experience college in? Do you know what extracurricular activities you want at your college? Brand College Consulting helps clients with course selection , including Pre-AP/AP options, Dual Credit, electives, and extracurricular activities.

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

How many APs can I take and still be confident that I can get an A and still have plenty of capacity to pursue my extracurricular activities to the best of my ability while meeting the various obligations of my personal life? Stress is a natural part of life, but an excessive workload can result in burnout, anxiety, and depression.

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 8, 2023

Show College Admissions What Matters to You Why does volunteering and extracurricular activities matter so much during the college admissions process? Colleges want to get to know the full student. Extracurricular activities show what you’re passionate about and that you’re working to hone those skills and talents.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 23, 2024

The app creates a profile of over 30 data points by asking you questions that a college consultant would typically ask, like what your dream schools are, what you want to major in, and what extracurriculars you do. With that information, the AI consultant then gives you personalized advice that matches your admissions goals.

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Discovery College Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Now, when I visit schools as a college consultant, I take very detailed notes. Of course, I’m not looking at colleges to potentially attend myself, but rather to learn about them and be able to share that knowledge with my students. What were your impressions of the sports/extracurricular activities?

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Consider taking practice tests and using test prep resources to improve your scores 2) Pursue Extracurricular Activities: Get Involved : Join extracurricular activities that interest you, and cultivate those areas that align with your future college major, or long-term career ambitions. To Your Success, Drs.

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Well, could you speak for 30-45 minutes about any one of your extracurricular activities? Considering her past performance and lighter extracurricular load, it became apparent that her motive for downgrading her English class was driven by the fear of losing the Valedictorian title if she didn't secure an "A" in the AP level course.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

.” If you’re a high school student with a high GPA, it’s important to understand that alone won’t be enough for admission not only to highly selective private colleges, but to many state flagships. High school students also need to think about rigor, testing, extracurriculars and the strength of their essays and recommendations.

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Strategic College Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

The college landscape is not the same it was 20 years ago, though. In fact, getting into those Ivy League schools is about much more than getting good grades, working hard, and having some extracurricular activities on your resume. What Does it Take to Get Into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, UCLA, Stanford…?

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As high school students transition from summer break into the school year, they must learn or relearn how to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, and time with friends. Though their schedules may be busy, students also should make time to attend college admissions counselors visits’ to their schools.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2020

Acing your AP exams is another way to show colleges your academic chops and potentially earn college credit saving yourself money and time in the future. Consider Virtual Volunteering or other Self-driven Extracurriculars With most school extracurriculars canceled, it’s time to rethink your activity list.

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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. Which extracurricular activities do you enjoy? Creating a College List. Are there extracurricular programs for you?

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