Welcome to College Advice 101
It's Not Like When We Applied to College
For high school students and their families, applying to college now is very different than when their parents did it. The number of high school graduates and the percentage that now go on to college have increased significantly. At the same time, students are being subjected to aggressive marketing campaigns by colleges that seek to attract the most qualified, talented and broad range of applicants from which to select their first year class. No wonder that students and their parents (and guidance counselors and college admissions officers) are feeling stressed!
My Best Advice
With the help of knowledgeable adults, including parents, guidance counselors and college admissions advisors, students should
- reflect, assess and focus on who they are as individuals and learners
- identify school environments that support those values and attributes and whose philosophy and programs will further their goals and growth
- try to assess which schools are reasonable admissions matches and
- develop targeted application materials to those schools.
Our Work Together
What are the "best" colleges for you? What makes a college great? What kinds of colleges admit students with your academic profile? How does one begin to assess what is right for you?
In our work together, I answer these and many other questions. Together we intelligently navigate the complex college admissions process and explore opportunities to determine what is best for you. During the application process, I work with you to develop an overall application strategy and materials that are authentic, comprehensive and targeted and that will yield options that are right for you. And I support you along the way and until you have made your decision about which college to attend.
I am active in professional associations in college admissions and counseling. I regularly visit colleges and meet with admissions officers to learn about their educational programs and institutional priorities. That knowledge helps you.
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