Admissions Mom

AUGUST 10, 2023

COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES — Find yours here. NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS – link’s here NACAC IN PERSON COLLEGE FAIRS – link’s here GEORGIA PEACH STATE TOUR: If you’re applying to Georgia Tech, U Georgia, Augusta, or Georgia State, be sure to sign up for one of the sessions — they’re offering both virtual and live tours.

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College Fairs Out-of-State Semester Admissions 52

Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Most highly selective colleges like to see: 4 years of English 4 years of Science (including Bio, Chem, and Physics) 4 years of History or Social Science 4 years of Math (with Calculus) 4 years of Foreign Language. If you don’t have these, check the recommended course lists for the colleges you’re applying to. Take notes!

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Admissions Letters of Recommendation Out-of-State Semester 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We know that there are a lot of variables that contribute to disturbing statistics in terms of participation rates in higher education in the fall semester after high school graduation, or even within that point in two years of high school graduation. But we know that cost and then debt aversion certainly have to be leading variables.

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Retention Out-of-State Scholarships Semester 64

Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. You now have quite a few items to tick off your to-do list, but don’t freak out if you’re already a rising senior — (or even a fall semester senior for that matter if you’re reading this much later). COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!

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Admissions Financial Aid Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular 52

College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

Senior year grades: Your grades in senior year are most important in the first semester. Colleges consider these grades (along with your junior year grades) as an essential clue about how ready you are for your college classes. One more note about what colleges care about… it depends on the college!

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Ivy League Transcripts GPA Semester 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 28, 2023

I spend several Saturdays a semester in front of a room full of people, acting out a story. Inspired by Josh Kaufman, Class of 2018 University of Notre Dame : During the spring semester, Notre Dame faculty gave 3-Minute Lightning Talks on exciting topics within their fields of expertise. My role: I am an attorney, for a few hours.

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