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the college spy
APRIL 14, 2023
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 Elliot Felix is the author of How to Get the Most Out of College.
the college spy
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
College is likely the first experience in which students get to choose their learning environment. Making this choice is exciting, but with over 4000 colleges and universities in the United States, starting a college search can be a daunting task for high school juniors and their parents. Decide what you like and seek it out.
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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.
the college spy
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The role of standardized tests in the college admissions process has always been difficult to understand, with most people overestimating their importance at most colleges. I have been “spying” on this subject for several years. Test optional colleges allow the applicant to apply with or without test scores.
the college spy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Each subsequent day, fewer students would come in and I was slowly able to turn my attention away from schedule changes and toward helping seniors with college applications. Why am I telling you this? Here's why: College admissions officers are impressed not just by good grades, but by good grades in challenging courses.
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!
the college spy
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
How will college admissions officers view this student? Will she have the same college choices she would have if her grades hadn’t suffered? The Importance of Trends on a Transcript in the Admissions Process: College admissions officers do not take your GPA at face value. It happens. A blip on the transcript.
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