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What’s in a Location?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE How do you describe where you live? City? Suburb? Country? As you explore colleges, one thing to consider is the location of the college. Location can make a significant impact on your college experience. Think about where you want to go to school. Here are terms and definitions used in college “locations”: · Major City: Population 300,000 or more: or within a 25-mile radius of a metropolitan area. · Small-Medium City: Population 75,000-299,999 or w

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College Application Essay Help for EVERYONE

Essay Hell

I’m back! Haven’t posted for many months. I don’t know about you, but the recent college admission scandal gave me a total gut punch. All these rich people buying and cheating their way into colleges. Disgusting. (In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, read this: They Had It Coming from The Atlantic.) I did some soul-searching about my own role as an essay writing coach in this crazy college admissions industry.

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Letters of Recommendation: How to Demonstrate Leadership

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are an essential part of your college application process. They contextualize your application from an outside perspective and show the degree to which you have earned the respect of the people around you, including the teachers and counselor you will actually ask to write on your behalf. A lot of people don't realize this, but when an admissions committee reviews a college application, beyond grades and test scores, they are really looking for evidence of your characte

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Spending Money in College

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Enrollment decision made? Check! College housing selected? Check! Credit card for college - What?! Should I get a credit card? Before you leave for college, you should be prepared to budget your money. This could mean having a credit card – or not. Here are 6 money management tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall.

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Standardized Test Stress?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Standardized testing can be daunting! Follow these tips to reduce your stress and help you do best on your tests. 3 Times is Enough Plan to take the SAT and/or the ACT no more than 3 times each. You should be done testing by fall of your senior year. Try both the SAT and ACT Take a diagnostic test or take the official ACT/SAT tests to see which one you prefer or do best on.

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End of Year Checklist for Seniors

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE You are almost there! What are your next steps? · Finish strong! Strive to get your best grades this semester. All college acceptances are CONDITIONAL. They are based on the expectation you will finish strong. If you do not, your admissions offer can be rescinded. · Plan your room and board. Complete the forms to request a dorm, select a meal plan and make a housing deposit.