THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Volume 23, Issue 1 – September 2023 Member Spotlight: Terry Chevako Bava, Best Fit College Counseling (PR) Watch List: This Year’s Hot Topics NACAC Conference Bound A Quick Word: SACAC Annual Conference Proposals Member Spotlight Terry Chevako Bava, Best Fit College Counseling (PR) Q: How long have you been in this role?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

Great College Counseling for International Students The United States remains a primary higher education destination for students from around the world. As families consider sending their students to the United States to study, they often reach out to Great College Advice for college counseling for international students.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

As I considered a career, counseling became a natural direction to pursue. My arrival to Athens aligned with the timing of North Oconee High School seeking to add to its counseling department. Once I learned of SACAC, I quickly realized the benefits of joining an organization focused on college admission. are invaluable.

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College Transitions

MAY 7, 2024

As you look through the various lists of the “Best College Admissions Consultants” on the internet, you’ll be treated to an array of lists compiled by what appears to be some impartial ranking entity (“Aha, I’ve finally found the Consumer Reports/Wirecutter of college counseling!”).

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over two decades ago, Top Tier Admissions Co-Founders Dr. Michele Hernandez and Mimi Doe built a business that created an industry. To this day, Top Tier Admissions remains the leading voice on college admissions. This secret formula was comprised of test score averages and a student’s high school GPA.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

MARCH 21, 2024

Over the past 5 years, MANY parents of high school students have contacted us regarding our college and BS/MD admissions advisory services. We are happy to report that our clients from these schools were accepted to their top-choice colleges and universities and BS/MD programs.

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Great College Advice

MAY 1, 2024

Great College Advice is a leading team of university admissions consultants who assist international students and their families with navigating the university admissions process in the United States. At Great College Advice, our admissions counselors are experts in the admissions process.

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Great College Advice

MAY 1, 2024

Great College Advice is a leading team of university admissions consultants who assist international students and their families with navigating the university admissions process in the United States. At Great College Advice, our admissions counselors are experts in the admissions process.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions ) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. HOW TO KNOW IF PRIVATE COUNSELING IS RIGHT FOR YOU Do you… Want to stand out from the crowd?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 26, 2023

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. How do you bring your experience working as Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell University to your private counseling students?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 23, 2023

How has your experience working as Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College informed your approach to Private Counseling? I think I’ve developed the ability to listen closely and connect authentically with both students and families in college admissions. How much time do you have? Great question!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. How does online college counseling work? It’s normal to be a bit nervous!

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BestColleges

AUGUST 15, 2023

This class-action suit involves 17 elite private universities accused of price-fixing and failing to practice need-blind admissions. All individuals involved in the claim, not just UChicago alumni and students, stand to benefit, according to plaintiffs' counsel. Terms of the settlement have yet to be officially approved by the court.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 26, 2024

Yes, displays of demonstrated interest that pester admissions or cross boundaries will hurt your chances, but, besides that, even appropriate behaviors don’t help much. They’re not reliable indicators of whether someone will actually attend or not, so they’re a waste of time for admissions and applicants. There’s no catch here.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 29, 2023

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. How has your experience as the former Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth College informed your approach to Private Counseling?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent reports from elite institutions like Tufts University , Yale University , and Vanderbilt University paint a stark picture of the financial burden facing students and families seeking to attend college. ARE PRIVATE COLLEGES WORTH THEIR COLLEGE TUITION? COLLEGE TUITION: THE GOOD NEWS The good news?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. Be strategic about your college choices Given the challenges facing international applicants, it pays to be smart about your application strategy. Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2024

Private Counseling parent So glad I took the plunge “WOW!! Private Counseling student I can’t imagine going through this process without you! Private Counseling parent Thank you for this, Maria! I LOVE all the information! I’ve read through all of it and just WOW. I know K is in very capable and creative hands.” – C.P.,

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2023

May 1, better known as National College Decision Day, is a huge milestone in your college admissions journey. Now that the stress of waiting for college admissions results has passed, you now move onto the finale, making your decision (and submitting your deposit)! Greek life, or no Greek life? All-women or co-ed?

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College Success

APRIL 14, 2024

In my work as an instructor for the University of California – Irvine’s College Counseling Certificate Program and in my conversations with parents and students, people often ask me if students need to “do something” over the summer. Of course, summer is a hiatus from.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 26, 2024

As spring draws to a close and Decision Day approaches, colleges are beginning to release their admissions data for the most recent round of applications. It’s becoming more important for students to prepare their materials to meet early deadlines—set yourself up for success by getting a head start on your college applications!

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 21, 2023

What was the highlight of your college years and what do you wish you had known about Harvard when you were an applicant? How has your experience working as an Associate Director of Admissions at Brown University informed your approach to Private Counseling? You attended Harvard University for undergrad.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 30, 2024

Colleges care about how you spend your free time: are you golfing and sunbathing at the beach, or are you cultivating your intellectual curiosity by delving more deeply into your areas of academic interest? When it comes to summer academic opportunities, not all pre-college programs are created equally. of Colorado Boulder, Univ.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, although the Department of Education said in December that colleges would receive students’ FAFSA information in late January, it announced on January 30 that colleges would not receive this information until March. But only a few hundred colleges, most of which are selective private schools, require the Profile.

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BestColleges

MARCH 6, 2024

The expansion only applies to TRIO programs aimed at helping students enroll in college. Some stakeholders hope future expansions will also include TRIO programs for college students. The Biden administration will soon expand the availability of college prep programs to non-U.S. citizens , including undocumented students.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ), which so many college applicants, students, their families depend on in order to acquire much-needed aid for the cost of a college education, has completely failed this admissions cycle after undergoing a botched redesign and relaunch by the US Department of Education.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What interferes with students completing a college application? The college application process is a pivotal and often overwhelming experience for high school students. Recognizing the challenges that prospective students face, colleges have a unique opportunity to support and guide applicants through the application experience.

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BestColleges

APRIL 25, 2023

Choosing a counseling specialization can make you more competent and marketable. For counseling students , it's choosing from types of counseling specializations. For counseling students , it's choosing from types of counseling specializations. Featured Online Master's in Counseling Programs 1.

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College Wise

JANUARY 10, 2024

College admissions counseling expert, Collegewise is thrilled to announce its recent partnership with theCoderSchool , who provide kids with a year round opportunity to learn to code from experienced coders, in a cool start-up-vibe environment at one of their 65 nationwide locations.

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 10, 2024

Crafting a well-balanced college list is a crucial step in the college application journey. Once you’ve compiled 10-20 colleges you’re interested in researching further, the next step is to determine whether they are a safety , match , reach , or long shot for your specific profile.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Most states require you to have a master's in counseling psychology to become a counselor. A master's in counseling psychology can prepare you for different counseling careers. To obtain a license, you must attend an accredited master's in counseling psychology program. The typical pay range is $45,000-$80,000.

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. Students assume yield protection is why they get admitted to certain colleges and not others. Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. Why Is Yield Important? That's yield.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 25, 2023

There are big changes coming to the UK admissions process! Beginning next year, the Universities and Colleges Admission Services ( UCAS ) announced they will no longer require prospective students to submit a 4,000-character personal statement as part of their application.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some colleges and career offices do a great job relaying the importance of attending professional and academic conferences. Did you also know that many colleges offer conference presentation funding to their undergraduates? Private Counseling One on one unlimited counseling with one of our premier private counselors.

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Colorado State University

APRIL 7, 2023

College life is a huge transitional stage for many young adults. Colorado State wants to help you make a smooth transition from high school to college, and offers a wide array of resources for staying on top of your mental health. The app centers on loneliness and how it presents in the college setting.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 30, 2024

Whether preparing for a ninth-grade placement test or debating between AP Stats and AP Calculus, budding artists and engineers alike worry how their math class will affect their college prospects. One admissions professional interviewed in the study noted, “Calculus is an easy answer to a complicated question.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This is an abridged version of a recent podcast episode where we sit down with a high school counselor to discuss why colleges should rethink their strategy when it comes to purchasing student names and contact information.

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