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Colleges Respond to FAFSA Delays

Discovery College Consulting

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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Deferred? Demonstrate Continued Interest

Discovery College Consulting

In a recent blog post , we discussed the concept of demonstrated interest (DI) — what it is and the role it plays in the admissions process at some colleges. Not all colleges consider DI in admissions decisions, but for those that do, demonstrating interest is especially important if you’ve been deferred. The post Deferred?

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Spring To Do List For Juniors

Brand College Consulting

While most seniors are happily done (or almost happily done) with completing and submitting their college applications, now it’s time for juniors to get engaged. Remember that financial aid can bring the cost of a college down, so don’t only look at the Sticker Price, but consider financial aid options as well. Start talking!

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The Problem with Grade Inflation

Discovery College Consulting

According to Jed Applerouth, a nationally recognized leader in test prep, tutoring and executive function coaching, “ … for the admissions officer at a selective college, wading through transcript after transcript filled with A’s, the job of picking the most deserving student for a coveted spot has never been more challenging.”

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Is Hiring a College Admissions Consultant Worth It? How to Choose a Good College Consultant?

Spark Admissions

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. With thousands of colleges in the United States, how could anyone hope to find the perfect fit? The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families.

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The Secret to Earning Acceptances to Great Colleges!

Strategic College Consulting

Road that says success in the asphalt We’ve been in the college planning and admissions business for about 25 years now, and we are so passionate about helping students with their educational goals and helping them earn acceptances to great colleges, year after year. Now what does a growth mindset mean for students ?

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What You Need to Know About the Digital SAT

Discovery College Consulting

Discovery College Consulting has always encouraged students to take a practice SAT (or PSAT) and a practice ACT, and that advice won’t change with the introduction of the digital SAT. Starting in March 2024, students in the U.S. Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. Math problems will be less wordy.

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