the college spy

JANUARY 13, 2022

Deferring admission (sometimes referred to as deferring enrollment) is the process of choosing a college to attend and postponing the start date for a semester or a year. The college agrees to hold the student’s place in the following year’s freshmen class and the student agrees (by paying a deposit) to attend the college the following year.

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the college spy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. Good News, Parents: Lessons to Ease the Transition to College Can be Taught!

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the college spy

JANUARY 23, 2020

Myth #1: Visiting colleges is a waste of time and money. Looking at the buildings will not help me decide if a college is right for me. Visiting campuses is an essential part of the college selection process. You will spend several years of your life as a student at the college you ultimately choose.

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the college spy

MAY 13, 2020

High school students typically use their summer vacations to engage in activities that will feature prominently in the “activities” section of their college applications. Participating in meaningful activities should remain a key factor in a student’s college application. Alternatively, the summer can be used to try something new.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 11, 2023

I haven't seen this discussed much in the list of things that colleges will need to reassess about their process given their more limited toolkit to achieve diversity, so let's add another: demonstrated interest. So let's assume an applicant knows that a college cares about demonstrated interest. 2 in Tips and Tricks here.)

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the college spy

AUGUST 20, 2020

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. Today’s guest blogger is Dale Troy, a College Success Coach and Founder of Crush College Stress.

Transition 52

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the college spy

DECEMBER 27, 2020

As a college admissions consultant, I share my enthusiasm and genuine excitement about the college process with my students. There is the excitement of prom, graduation, spirit weeks, home-coming and other happy times. College talk is inescapable. The school counselor wants to discuss her college list.

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