College Wise

JANUARY 27, 2023

The college admissions process can be challenging and sometimes leaves families feeling defeated before even starting. That's why more families are paying for college advising for their teens. But why does no one talk about the costs or whether it's worth the investment?

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College in 321

DECEMBER 15, 2021

College Counseling in Middle School? It’s hard to know the right time to engage with a college coach/counselor. Some parents are overly eager, while others take a hands-off approach only to realize too late that their student is ill equipt to manage the college application process. The answer may be middle school.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Okay, so I don’t love the fact that many articles about the college admission process have the word “secret” in the title, but I am proud to be featured in this Seattle Magazine article , originally published in the September/October 2023 issue. The college admission process has gotten increasingly complex.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

MAY 8, 2024

In December, 2019, people in the college admission profession learned that a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department against The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) had been settled, effectively pulling the rug out from under the association’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice, or SPGP as it was known among thousands (..)

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the primary arguments for hiring a private college coach or college admissions consultant is that public school guidance counselors are too overworked to give each high school student personalized attention in the college admissions process.

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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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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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College Transitions

MAY 13, 2024

No matter the current age of your student, you are likely interested in the college preparation and counseling offered by each prospective […]

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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 10, 2024

In fact, more college grads obtain psychology degrees each year than English, Math, Economics, and Philosophy combined. Of course, the world is not populated by billions of “psychologists”; many degree holders enter related fields like social work, rehabilitation counseling, or mental health […]

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

To this day, Top Tier Admissions remains the leading voice on college admissions. One of the first private college counseling companies in the world, Top Tier Admissions has an unsurpassed record helping students achieve their college goals, without the stress, through strategic, personalized guidance.

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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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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. Which, considering how nebulous the process can seem, is itself understandable—colleges certainly haven’t made this a straightforward process. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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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? Want more individual attention?

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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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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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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

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! Want to work with Tina ?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 15, 2023

All individuals involved in the claim, not just UChicago alumni and students, stand to benefit, according to plaintiffs' counsel. Absent the commitment to need-blind admissions , the suit alleges, what these colleges were doing was illegal. Such sources can reveal inside information about how elite college admissions operate.

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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? That an A/A- average is impressive.

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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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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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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)! ENROLL NOW WHAT HAPPENS AFTER COLLEGE DECISION DAY?

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s too burdensome for colleges to collect, analyze, and organize data on prospective students performing small actions like signing up for email updates or attending a virtual Q&A. Williams’ Policy In recent years, most competitive colleges have taken these arguments into consideration and make their policy transparent.

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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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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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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 12, 2024

As chair of the Committee on Current Trends and Future Issues of PCACAC (Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling), Sally and the committee have been keeping track of the following trends: ChatGPT made a splash in 2022 and since then more generative artificial intelligence programs have been released.

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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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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

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. Want to work with Nellie?

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Dindo and his team have focused on connecting students with the right information, counseling, and other mental health resources in places and ways that students find most helpful. Joining me today to discuss this challenge is the Director of Counseling Services for Northern Arizona University, Dr. Carl Dindo. So this is really nice.

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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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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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