2015 – College Admissions

Too Much Time on My Hands

Posted 11/11/2015 by webmaster 0

“Too Much Time on My Hands” is the title of a catchy tune from my younger years but not a phrase that is even whispered by any of my present-day peers. Kids occasionally voice this complaint by using the words “I’m bored” during long, hot summer...

Make a Large College Feel Like Home

Posted 11/11/2015 by webmaster 0

Summary of an article published in U.S. News & World Report written by Brianna Boyington What is the most important reason people go to college. If you said to get an education you are as wrong as I was when I gave that answer in 1983. It is...

Invest Time in Applying for These Generous Scholarships

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These monetary awards can make a significant dent in the cost of college tuition. Summary of article from US News & World Report written by Carissa Chang Cress Every year we hear about the millions of dollars set aside for college funding...

Why do Colleges Need All This Information Just to Apply to Their School?

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The truth of the matter is that the college doesn’t need much information to decide whether or not you are a good candidate for admission to their school. A tremendous amount of the data gathered in the college applications will make its way to...

The Secret Quotas In College Admissions

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Summary of an article from Forbes Magazine Online by Steve Cohen Think you know what it takes to get accepted into Ivy or other elite colleges, you don’t know the half of it. That is because the metrics that are available for everyone to see...

What Kind of Flying Machine are You?

Posted 11/11/2015 by webmaster 0

As the number of young people I assist in preparing for college continues to grow, one of my initial observations proves itself time and again. Students who have involved parents tend to meet and exceed requirements for college admissions at a...