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. Most fundamentally, private college admissions counselors are advocates that serve as part of a student’s core support team.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

High schools differ in how much access parents have to the college counselors. School counselors may offer meetings for parents and parents should schedule a meeting, if offered. Here are some questions to consider discussing with your child's counselor. Will you write the school counselor recommendation for the Common App?

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Scoir

APRIL 12, 2024

Discover how Scoir simplifies data management for school counselors, from student rosters to reports and more.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

Among the many pieces of a college application is the Counselor Recommendation. While your transcripts and essays are among the most important parts of the application, what your counselor shares in their recommendation plays a significant role in putting your high school performance, activities, and experiences into perspective.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

The counselors at Great College Advice are well aware of the value of the liberal arts, and each one of us has pursued that form of education in our own lives at places like Dartmouth, Stanford, Columbia, Grinnell, and Colgate. The post Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College first appeared on Great College Advice.

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BestColleges

MAY 1, 2023

Addiction counselors help clients find new ways to understand and cope with their emotions besides using drugs and alcohol. Some states feature entry-level addiction counselor certifications if you only hold a bachelor's degree. Reciprocity agreements help addiction counselors practice across state lines. median salary.

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road2college

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

When a high school counselor begins with, “Let me be real frank with some of you,” you know you’re about. The post 6 Ways This High School Counselor Says You Can Best Help Your Student appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

APRIL 25, 2023

States require mental health counselors to hold a master's degree. You can choose to specialize in behavior disorders or substance misuse as a mental health counselor. About 310,880 mental health counselors work in the U.S. Every state requires mental health counselors to get licensed. Pass a national exam.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 22, 2023

Who would be the best college counselor for Ivy League schools? With such a high-stakes, complex decision looming, it’s no wonder more and more families are turning to independent college counselors for guidance through the process. Some may have been professors, deans, or even vice presidents!

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

New Admissions Counselor Resource Center. The role of an admission counselor is both essential and challenging, especially with the variety of responsibilities and skills required of today’s enrollment teams. This short guide shares recommendations for new admissions counselors as they start reviewing applications. Learn more.

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College Wise

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

And sometimes our counselors travel in support of that mission, as Christopher Logan and Joel Ontiveros recently did when they embarked on a journey to Ivanna Eudora Kean High School and Charlotte Amalie High School in St. At Collegewise, we’re all about sharing expert advice with students – it’s right there in our mission statement.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JULY 24, 2023

2) School counselors at public schools spend 26% (at private schools: 51%) of their time on post-secondary (college admissions) counseling. and their school counselors! It’s a WIN-WIN for students (our clients – international and U.S.)

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

Most high school students attend a school where each counselor has dozens or even hundreds of students they need to help apply to college. Many public school counselors, particularly those whose schools are underfunded, don’t have the capacity to give each student the attention they deserve. Why Hire a College Admissions Consultant?

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

Most high school students attend a school where each counselor has dozens or even hundreds of students they need to help apply to college. Many public school counselors, particularly those whose schools are underfunded, don’t have the capacity to give each student the attention they deserve. Why Hire a College Admissions Consultant?

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2023

Counselors and therapists tend to earn the same amount of money, around $51,000. Here's a nice brain twist: Some people with degrees in counseling call themselves therapists, and some with degrees in therapy call themselves counselors. It's no wonder people get confused about whether they need to talk to a therapist or a counselor.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As more families turn to private counselors for advice on application strategies and essays, we often hear students asking us if they still need to develop a relationship with their high school counselor at school for the purpose of college admissions. GET TO KNOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR. Recommendation Letters. ENROLL NOW.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

High schools differ in how much access parents have to the college counselors. School counselors may offer meetings for parents and students in 11th and 12th grades. Here are some questions to consider discussing with your child's counselor. Here are some questions to consider discussing with your child's counselor.

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PrepScholar

APRIL 25, 2023

You may have heard of admissions consultants from your teachers, high school counselors, friends, or family. Or you may have done a web search on college admissions and noticed several results that included links to consultants, making you wonder… What are college admissions consultants?

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Scoir

AUGUST 25, 2023

Here are 5 ways counselors can support their students in preparing for the SAT and ACT. There’s a lot that goes into applying for college!

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Scoir

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Students can indicate if they plan to apply or applied Test Optional, and counselors can take this action on their behalf. Take a closer look!

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Listen to the podcast episode here that inspired this article In my work as a school counselor over the last almost two decades, I’ve worked with all kinds of students with all kinds of challenges. Find an advocate (you can generally start with the school counselor). And counselors, this is a great time to educate your staff. #3:

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Scoir

MARCH 27, 2023

Check out the latest updates to Scattergrams for both the student and counselor experience!

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Scoir

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As I think about the various features released in Scoir to help students and their supporters, it makes me reflect on my work both prior to Scoir and at Scoir.

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This white paper summarizes findings from EAB’s 2021 survey of high school counselors. The post Findings from EAB’s Survey of High School Counselors appeared first on EAB. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account.

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Scoir

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Check out the latest updates to the student and counselor experiences!

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EAB

MAY 5, 2023

Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Hiring more of them to meet surging post-pandemic demand may simply be out of the reach of many schools.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 30, 2023

This year, Columbia admitted 3.9% of students who applied. Yale accepted 4.35% of students, Brown accepted 5%, and Dartmouth just 6%. Getting into the Ivy League used to be pretty straightforward—if you had the grades, the test scores, and a solid leadership position in a club or sports team, you were in the game.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 30, 2020

It’s especially important to have strong relationships with your teachers and counselor but it might seem difficult to cultivate those relationships in the era of “home learning”. Get to know your teachers/counselor and give them opportunities to get to know you. How can you reach out to your teachers?

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College Wise

JUNE 29, 2023

At Collegewise, we want the same thing as you: to ensure that your teen has the most significant possible academic and personal success opportunities. This journey starts with understanding the college admissions process, which has become increasingly complex and competitive.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you know your high school counselor? Depending on your school, your counselor may could be responsible for 30 students or 300+ students so some counselors are more accessible than others. Make an appointment to meet your counselor. Or maybe not. Ask Questions.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Are you a counselor at a school that predominantly serves first-generation, low-income and/or underrepresented students of color? I’m a counselor who works at a school that predominantly serves FGLI and/or underrepresented students of color: should my School Profile be distinct or different in any way? What curriculum is available?

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Simply Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2023

Showing excitement about the college in your supplemental essays (and by visiting campus or opening their emails) helps the admissions counselor feel more confident in providing an acceptance in return. Check out our 2018 blog post for more information about how to demonstrate interest. Strong character and values.

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Scoir

JUNE 14, 2023

Over the last several months, we’ve released a new career experience in Scoir. Now, we’re happy to announce the final phase is live—our integration with PrinciplesYou ?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 4, 2023

We thought we’d introduce ourselves to those of you who are new here. We’re a boutique college counseling service. We provide individualized college planning tailored to each of our students. We help our clients match with excellent schools that fit their personalities, passions, and objectives in life.

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College Wise

MARCH 2, 2023

Editor's note: if you're curious about what it's like to work at Collegewise, make sure to read our previous blog posts about the Collegewise Culture.

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College Planner Pro

MARCH 29, 2022

In all the years that I have taught and mentored both new consultants and school-based counselors, the one issue that has not changed is their perception that we are somehow not allowed to value our own time or experience. This is probably a result of education having been a primarily female occupation for so many years.

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