Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Being a participant is great, but learning to lead and make a difference outside the classroom is an accomplishment that colleges truly value. Make a plan around SAT/ACT testing If you haven’t already, fall of your junior year is the time to map out your standardized testing plan. Keep this in mind as you begin your junior year.

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Admissions Mom

JULY 10, 2024

You might already know a lot about college admissions and writing essays, but I’d like for you to approach this time as a time to learn more about college admissions and essays — and more about yourself. Be sure to sign up with your college email. COLLEGE FAIR: Colleges That Change Lives — Find yours here.

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Admissions Mom

AUGUST 10, 2023

COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES — Find yours here. NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS – link’s here NACAC IN PERSON COLLEGE FAIRS – link’s here GEORGIA PEACH STATE TOUR: If you’re applying to Georgia Tech, U Georgia, Augusta, or Georgia State, be sure to sign up for one of the sessions — they’re offering both virtual and live tours.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

You can “google common data set and college name.” If on the SAT, you have over 700s for both tests, I suggest you send them even if your score isn’t over the 50%. If you don’t have these, check the recommended course lists for the colleges you’re applying to. Take notes!

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. You now have quite a few items to tick off your to-do list, but don’t freak out if you’re already a rising senior — (or even a fall semester senior for that matter if you’re reading this much later). COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

Senior year grades: Your grades in senior year are most important in the first semester. Colleges consider these grades (along with your junior year grades) as an essential clue about how ready you are for your college classes. One more note about what colleges care about… it depends on the college!

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