April, 2021

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Why Colleges Want You to Sleep More

Princeton College Consulting

April is stress awareness month. During the pandemic we have all had the challenge of maintaining our mental health, but it's been especially difficult for high school students. Selective colleges are looking for students that demonstrate they value their mental health. Savvy applicants practice self-care in a number of ways, including getting regular exercise and eating healthy, but two others stand out: Sleep.

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It’s Time to Get Organized! College Application Timeline for Juniors and Seniors 2021-2022

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. Please note that this is a general timeline, and students should adjust it to fit their specific needs.

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Talk About Resilience

Humbach Education Consulting

Gen Z, a/k/a/ Zoomers and Their Daily "Pivot" Gen Z, a/k/a/ Zoomers, get a lot of crap (criticism) for a lot of things. This is true of every generation and it’s fair to say that some of it is deserved and some not so much. Say what you want about Zoomers but man, they have got some cajónes. I know I’m not alone when I say that the word, “pivot” has been used ad nauseum, in the past year, so I’m only going to use it once.

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Introducing Dance into College by College in 3-2-1: College Advising for Dancers

College in 321

Introducing Dance into College by College in 3-2-1: College Advising for Dancers. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. About 5 years ago I started on a journey as an Independent Educational Consultant. It has been so rewarding to help high school students find their way to a college that is perfect for them. During this time, I continued to raise my teenage daughters that were into all things dance.

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Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?

Great College Advice

What is a weighted GPA and how is that different from an unweighted GPA? How do colleges calculate your GPA in high school in the admissions process? Some students take courses that “weigh” more than others, which can boost their GPA and their class rank. But how do colleges treat these different weights when they read your application? Calculating GPA for College.

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Summer Sanity Bucket List

Simply Admissions

We have another guest blog writer this month, Anne Shields! Anne is Simply Admission’s new career coach. You can learn more about her background here. We’re very excited to have Anne on our team! You’ve worked HARD for four years. And, if you are taking AP tests, it’s still not over. The end is in sight though – take a couple of deep breaths and bask in your success!

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SACAC Member Spotlight on John Palmer Rea

THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

Highlighting John Palmer Rea. John Palmer Rea, Belmont University, Nashville, TN. John Palmer Rea started as a student recruiter and student worker in admissions when he was enrolled at Belmont University (Nashville, TN). He managed and trained all of our tour guides and became president of our student Bruin Recruiter organization of over 130 volunteers.

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The Facts and Feelings of Choosing Your College or University: Tips

THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

The Facts and Feelings of Choosing Your College or University: Tips. Bryan Rutledge, Director of College Counseling, Woodward Academy, College Park, GA. If you are a counselor trying to help students make college decisions this spring (or summer), we hope you will find these tips helpful to share with students! The waiting is finally over, and you know your admission results.

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Tips from the Other Side of the Desk

Simply Admissions

This month we have a guest blog writer, Alexandra Hartmann! Alexandra is Simply Admissions’ newest educational consultant. You can learn more about Alexandra’s background here. We’re very excited to have her on our team! It has officially been three months since I joined the Simply Admissions team in the hopes of helping and guiding international students and their families through the USA college admissions process.