April, 2019

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Don’t fear FERPA: Let your students decide

CampusESP

One of my favorite sayings is, “ Your opinion, while interesting, is irrelevant.” In the software development world, this is meant to help us focus on our business priorities. Everyone has an opinion of what the software should do, but the only opinion that really matters is what the customer needs it to do. I think colleges and universities should take the same approach with FERPA.

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Teacher recommendations? First some self-reflection.

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It will soon be time to ask your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations. But before doing that it helps to have done some self-reflection. Think about your three favorite classes on campus. Answer the following questions about yourself and how you have performed in each class. What contributions have you made in class that this teacher could praise?

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2019 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR

Elite Open School

Mr. Jonghwan Patrick Park, founder and Chairman of Elite Education Group, has been chosen by the Ellis Island Honors Society to receive its prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are awarded annually to individuals who embody the spirit of America in their salute to tolerance, brotherhood, diversity, and patriotism.

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5 Things Savvy Underclassmen Should be Doing to Prepare for College

Princeton College Consulting

While the college application process is a ways off, savvy 9th and 10th graders set goals and develop a plan for success. The key to the goals, however counter-intuitively, is that they not focus solely on admission to college and definitely not to a particular college. Doing so would be akin to an actress setting a goal of becoming a movie star. Instead of focusing entirely on the desired result, she would be better served to work on mastering elements of stagecraft that would position her to d

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Four Things Worth Considering When Choosing a College

The Ivy Dean

For students preparing to begin their post-secondary studies, April signals the final stage of the college admissions process: selecting the college they will attend in September. By now, most schools have notified applicants of their admissions status, and prospective students must accept or decline their offers by May 1. After enduring many months of anxiety – deciding where to apply and to which programs, working hard on applications and essays, and waiting to hear back from admissions office

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How can I get to know my teachers better?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Hoping to get a great recommendation letter for college admission or a scholarship or even a summer program? It’s hard to write a recommendation for someone you don’t know. You need to have strong relationships with your teachers and counselor. Here are 3 tips to building good relationships. 1.

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Now What? Making the Final Decision.

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE [source: NACAC] It’s almost here! The National Candidates Reply Date for U.S. colleges is May 1. As a senior, this is your enrollment decision deadline. If you did not do an Early Decision application, you may still be weighing your options. How do you approach this final, important decision? Cyndy McDonald, college counseling expert, shared some tips in a webinar, “Now What?

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May SAT Subject Test Registration Deadline

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE How do you know if you need to take College Board SAT Subject tests? Some colleges require or strongly recommend that you submit subject test scores (often two tests in subjects related to the major you are interested in - i.e. Math and Science for Engineering majors). Review the requirements of the colleges you are interested in.

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Which College Has The Best Offer For You?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When looking at financial aid awards from the schools you’ve been admitted to, one offer may appear better than others. But is it really? How do you know? Which of your college offers adds up to a 5-star Award rating? Follow these steps to compare offers from up to 4 colleges at a time. Comparison Questions Check out the following line items for each college on your list: · Award Rating: What is the star rating?

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Study Apps Students Must Have

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine. There are great resources available to turn all that time you spend on your phone into something productive. You may find a favorite that you’ll continue to use in college! Here are 10 apps you can use to be a better student!

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Reject the Rejection Letter

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Getting a rejection letter from a college can be a difficult blow. Especially this year with a college admissions scandal in every major newspaper, it may seem that the process is rigged or unfair to the core. You may wonder, “Why was I not accepted? What else could I have done?” The answer - nothing. College admission is competitive and some rejections are part of the process.

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How to Develop a College Essay Writing Timeline

Princeton College Consulting

While you may be able to dash off a literary analysis on the themes in Macbeth the night before, because colleges are looking to your application essays to learn about the development of YOUR character and values—and it can be far harder to write about yourself than anything else— you are going to want to start early. How early? To think through what makes the most sense for you, work backward.

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Common Application Essay Prompts 2019 - 2020

Princeton College Consulting

The Common Application is accepted by over 750 colleges, making it a ubiquitous part of today’s college application process. With Common App essay prompts remaining unchanged from last year, there is a big opportunity for students to get started early. At Princeton College Consulting, our students start working on completing their college applications during the second semester of their Junior year.

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How to Become a College Athlete

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you have what it takes to play sports in college? Many students do - either at the varsity level, or in clubs and intramural sports. Each athletic division has their own athletic and academic eligibility requirements. More competitive divisions may want to see videos of your events. It’s a good idea to keep a record of all your stats, awards and accomplishments.