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College Application Timeline: 9th Grade
If it seems like everyone around you is anxious about college applications, that’s probably because they are! Luckily, so much of that anxiety can be squashed if you have a good grasp on the right timeline for your child’s (your) college applications, and you take time to breathe along the way. Here’s a quick timeline of…
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College Application timeline:11th grade
For current or rising 11th-grade students, here's a helpful timeline to consider throughout the year as you prepare for college applications. In the fall of eleventh grade, start to research colleges with intention. Make sure you have an organizational system that works for you to keep notes about what you like, what you…
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🔓Unlock Their Future: Why the College Essay is a Game-Changer💯
The college admissions journey can feel like a labyrinth, with grades, test scores, extracurriculars, and recommendations all vying for attention. But there's one piece of the puzzle that often holds unexpected power, particularly for highly selective schools: the college admissions essay. The Essay: Your Student's Story,…
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Ask and Admissions Consultant: Beyond the GPA & test scores, what's most important to a college?👀
Check out the video below, where our very own expert college admissions consultant, Sara Llansa Petty, discusses which factors beyond GPA and test scores are most important to selective colleges in an application. https://players.brightcove.net/1107601868001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6373609318112 Have more…
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Letters of Recommendation (Part 2)
Hi, Parents and Guardians! It's that time again, and we're talking Letters of Recommendation. If you missed the first half of this post, click here to check it out. Below are 4 more tips on how to ensure you can help your student get the most out of their letter of recommendation. 5. Understand the Role of the Counselor:…
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🎄Happy Holidays!🎁
Wishing the happiest of holidays to our parents and guardians community! 🌟 As this year comes to a close, we know many of you are navigating the exciting, and sometimes overwhelming, journey of college applications. Take a deep breath, enjoy this special time with loved ones, and remember – you've got this! We're here to…