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How to select a college?
We all agree that picking the right college is an important part of the process, right? - So how do you do it? We asked our expert instructor Sasha just that! Here are some questions she recommends all students and their families ask themselves when selecting a college: 1. Am I a good fit for that college? - What is my…
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Set a Plan - SENIOR YEAR
During your senior here's what you and your child want to focus on: -COLLEGE APPLICATIONS! Have a timeline because some colleges have early application deadlines (early action/early decision) -On October 1st, complete FAFSA: -Complete financial aid verification paperwork so that you and the student can compare financial…
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Free Webinar! Getting Ahead - Early Decision and Early Application
This event was created to help you analyze the merits and demerits of early decision and early application strategies. Gain insight into whether it's the right approach for your child. Let us know what your biggest takeaways were and what other questions you have for us, in the comments below!
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🚨NEW SERIES ALERT🚨: How to get your student to college🏫
There are numerous ways to prepare for the college admissions process during high school. In this series, "How to get your student to college," we will discuss what can be done in freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years to help your student prepare for a successful college admissions process. We will also answer…
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Financial Planning for College - A Deep Dive into Timelines
Financial planning is a crucial piece of the college planning process overall. Today at 7:30 PM ET, join teacher Sasha as she helps you dive deeper into Financial Aid planning, and break down the tasks and timelines for Junior and Senior year. After the event, come back here and keep the conversation going! Let us know…
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Dual Enrollment and College Admissions
Now that we know what Dual Enrollment is, let's learn about some of the benefits and impacts on college admissions. Benefits: According to the official Department of Education blog, "On average, dual enrollment has a positive impact on high school academics, high school graduation rates, college enrollment, college…
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AP Classes And College Admissions
Now that we know what AP classes are, let's discuss the potential benefits and the impact on admissions. Some of the benefits: -College Credit: Most AP colleges give students college credit for scoring a 3 or 4+ on the exam (varies from college to college so we recommend checking with the schools your child may want to go…
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Navigating High School-Aligning Coursework and College Goals🥅
Course selections, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work are all things that can impact your child's college goals.💯💯💯 What strategies have you used to help your child align these? If you want to understand how these choices can impact your child's college acceptance, expert pre-college teacher Sasha will be…
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Two Types of GPA
Did you know that your child may have two different GPAs? 👀 Most high schools calculate an unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale and also a weighted GPA, which gives more weight to rigorous courses, often (but not always) on a 5.0 scale. Different high schools calculate weighted GPAs differently. College admissions officers may…
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College Admissions Advising
I know I'm not the only one who feels intimidated by the college admissions process. A Kaplan study showed that more than a third of parents didn't feel fully prepared. That's understandable! The process can be complex and difficult to navigate. Kaplan's new AI college advising tool can help. Check it out for free and let…
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Ice Breaker: What Part of the College Admissions Process Do You Feel You Need the Most Help With?
Did you experience any difficulties/obstacles or need answers to questions during the college admissions process? Or if you haven't gotten there yet, do you find yourself with more questions than answers? In a recent survey, Kaplan discovered that 4 out of 10 parents and guardians experienced difficulty during the…