AHM Advising

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Around this time last year, Colgate University made higher education headlines because they saw a 102% increase in application volume and this year they seem to have broken another record with a 20.6% increase over last year. They attributed this growth to a number of factors, including the move to test-optional admissions , a new " no loans " policy for families with incomes up to $125,000 (since increased to $150,000), and their new partnership with Questbridge , an organization that assists h

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next Year? The first semester is wrapping up– good luck on those midterms!-- and now you have a meeting scheduled with your guidance counselor to select next year’s classes. But how do you know what to choose?? Is there a magical number of AP classes? Is it better to take harder classes and get lower grades or easier classes and get higher grades?

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College Admissions Strategies

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Last week I talked about planning campus visits over spring break and the importance of selecting the courses with an appropriate level of rigor. Two other areas that are important to talk about in February are testing and plans for summer. TESTING: Although the latest […]. The post February is a month for planning ahead appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Covid continues to dramatically reshape the college admissions landscape, leading many strong candidates for the class of 2026 to get deferred early action. (Early action candidates can submit their college applications in November or December to certain schools, and will hear back from these colleges by late January. The University of Michigan, Northeastern, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Miami, the University of Maryland, the University of North Carolina and others released ear

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

As your college years are quickly approaching, the cost aspect is probably starting to dawn on you a little more each day. Honestly, it should be on your mind because there are some important things to consider. Otherwise, you may sign on for more than you can afford. Plus, you should know exactly how much money you’ll be committing to repaying after your college graduation.

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 29, 2022

We are so proud of our students. Here are early acceptances for our class of 2022 so far.

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Ivy League Prep

JANUARY 31, 2022

As you prepare to apply for college, you’ll likely be considering your academic record, extracurricular activities, and other factors that will make you a strong candidate. However, your geographic region, an often-overlooked component of admissions profiles, may also give you an edge. Top colleges generally do not release statistics on how many students apply from […].

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Are you wondering how you’ll navigate your student’s college admissions process? We get it! There is a load of information out there and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Moreover, there are a lot of college consultants advertising their services. This may have you wondering how to choose the best person for your student and family. .

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Would you buy a home without seeing it in person? Unless you’re in a hot real estate market, you probably want to see the house in person. . So why would you select a college without scheduling a campus visit? Especially considering the investment amount is about the same, it’s a big decision! However, you don’t just want to snag a glance at the campus.

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