ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as it once was.

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Ivy Central

AUGUST 31, 2022

Many think that learning has more of a point as thoughts start to move toward what comes after school. This makes Grade 9 a critical transition point for students; it allows them to explore options without worrying about standardized tests or researching colleges.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How hard is it to become a dentist? What the dentist career path looks like, plus recommendations to maximize your chances of pursuing your dream dental career LEARN HOW TO BECOME A DENTIST Introduction A career in dentistry is an excellent choice. Learn exactly what it takes to get into America’s most selective colleges.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

It’s been another great year at Strategic College Consulting for admissions. Students have earned acceptances to many of the top colleges including the Ivy League universities, UCLA, Berkeley, UMich, NYU, U of Chicago, many specialty and tech colleges, and so much more!

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

Great College Counseling for International Students The United States remains a primary higher education destination for students from around the world. Many American public and private universities rank among the best in the world.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn why extracurricular activities are so important for college admissions! Need options for extracurricular activities ? Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! College applications consist of different components that impact the results you will receive from college admissions officers.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How hard is it to get into UCLA? Every student has the opportunity to explore and pursue their passions across UCLA’s twelve professional schools and the College of Letters and Science. Over 100,000 hopeful students apply to UCLA every year, making it the most applied-to college in the nation. And after UCLA?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 24, 2024

How can you design your marketing strategy to appeal to those seeking educational excellence, especially the ones who matter most to them? Learn how to create and distribute effective targeted ads for this specific audience. With that thought in mind, how do you target parents in marketing?

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With so many choices for extracurriculars, it can be very difficult to determine which activities are best. Maybe you are preparing to apply to college during the fall of your senior year and you’re wondering what activities to include n your activity list. What are extracurriculars ?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? And we’ll help you understand how and where they do. But that’s why you’re here.),

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! How did you push through a challenge? How did you push through a challenge? Demonstrate these characteristics in your personal essay, your extracurriculars, and even in your interview! Take some time to brainstorm how you want to share your story in written AND verbal form.

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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?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. Read this advice on how to create a college list.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With class sizes averaging only 30 students, undergraduates have opportunities to take active roles in their education and develop mentorships with their accomplished professors. Outside of classes, students gather at many different spots around campus, including the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. And after Boston University?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 14, 2024

Best Pre-Med Colleges in the US Choosing the best pre-med college in the US can be a difficult choice, especially if you don’t have the right information. And now, here’s a look at some of the top pre-med colleges in the US. PLEASE NOTE, THESE ARE NOT IN RANKED ORDER, and are just how they came to me when writing.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 11, 2023

Parents often ask us what their children can do in middle school to begin preparing for the college admissions process. You might be wondering, “Is it too early to think about college?” After all, college admissions officers generally only look at students’ high school records. Prepare for rigorous coursework.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2024

If you’re thinking about attending college in the United States, you probably already know that applying to college here can be pretty stressful. There are so many schools, so many requirements, and so many different expectations the colleges and universities want you to balance. NYU is an option for you!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 18, 2023

Introduction List of the top 10 best medical schools: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics How to get into top-10 medical schools - Introduction Getting into any medical school is a notable achievement, especially since the majority of applicants do not get in anywhere. Want to learn how? Your guide is on its way. OOS 164 (11.6%

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Ivy College Essay

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What to Do If You Get Deferred from the College of Your Choice?” ” Getting deferred from the college of your choice can be disheartening, but it’s important to remember that it’s not the end of the road. Keep in mind that many successful individuals have faced setbacks and gone on to achieve great things.

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Inside Emory Admission

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Finding the right college can be a challenging process. Once you decide upon what’s important in your college experience, you can start the exploration process–whether it’s from the comfort of your own home or whether you decide to visit in-person. Extracurricular Activities Studying aside–how’s campus life ?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

How To Get In To Columbia University Columbia University is one of the more competitive Ivy League schools located in New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 6.1%, it is a dream for many high school students who aspire to attend an Ivy League college. However, academics are not the only factor that Columbia considers.

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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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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? And colleges will be happy if you want to bring those talents with you to their school. Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. Hands down.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 10, 2023

How to Get Into Princeton Princeton University is one of the most competitive colleges in the world, and getting accepted into this Ivy League college requires dedication, hard work, and strategy…as well as some insider admissions tips! Don’t think you have to have 10 different activities.

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ACM College Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

Choosing the right college is a monumental decision, and while the traditional campus visit is definitely the best option, it is not always possible. Working with international students, I have many families who are not able to make the trip to the US to tour campuses before making their college decision.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

With a General Education Development (GED) diploma — sometimes referred to more simply as a General Education Diploma — you can apply to most colleges and universities in the U.S. A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At BS/MD Admissions, Dr. Paul Lowe and his team of advisors discern that many students and parents are clueless about what to do, when to do it, where to do it, who to contact, and why do it. The STORY – It’s all about the story and how it’s framed and presented! COLLEGE-SPECIFIC-BS/MD ESSAYS – The “Why doctor essay?” “I

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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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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

You want to show colleges that you have a strong work ethic and are capable of meeting the demands of college-level academics. But, while the work you do in the classroom should be highlighted on your college application, you should also take the time to flesh out your extracurriculars.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In an effort “ to create a more equitable admissions process ,” Lafayette President Nicole Hurd declared that her college, “will now only consider up to six activities rather than the 10 available through the application form.” What, after all, does SAT stand for anymore?

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

How will you write your college extracurricular activity essay? The Common Application used to ask you to “elaborate” on one of your extracurricular activities in 150 words. How can I sum up my experience in my favorite extracurricular activities in just a few sentences?”

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Ivy College Essay

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The College Admissions Activity List: Your college admissions activity list is a crucial component of your college application — especially if you’re applying for the Ivy League. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of crafting an effective college admissions activity list.

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant. Strength of Course Planning Next, all courses aren’t equal.

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

Many students struggle to decide which extracurriculars to include on their college applications and which activities to cross off. This challenge is understandable, given the multitude of activities students participate in over the four years of high school. Still, which activities are better left off?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

It wouldn’t be a leap to say that Harvard is the most famous college in America, and maybe the world, and with good reason. Harvard publishes a long list of FAQs about admissions, but many of them are not the most helpful. Harvard publishes a long list of FAQs about admissions, but many of them are not the most helpful.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you are here to learn about the best extracurriculars you can do if you’re interested in law. The courtroom is a fascinating place full of challenges and puzzles as you figure out how to use the law to help your client. So let’s start building your case. Passionate about going into international law?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

Finish up your college visits. Meet with your college counselor to review your college list and discuss your application strategy. Meet with college reps when they visit your school. Work hard in your classes right away -your early grades will be sent to colleges. Many programs fill up by the winter.

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