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Decision Time is Coming

March 5, 2015

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March is an exciting time for seniors as college admissions decisions continue to roll in. Students all over the country are waiting with baited breath to learn where they might be heading in the fall. Parents are waiting to see just how much money each school is offering, hoping that their child’s top choice will…

When To Begin College Planning

February 20, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

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I went on numerous campus tours while I was visibly pregnant with my daughter, and always got the same comment from other parents: “Wow, you’re starting early!” They said it only half jokingly, as if they wouldn’t be entirely surprised to find that I really was beginning the college search for an unborn child. So…

10 Ways to Demonstrate Interest in a College

February 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

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Once you’ve determined that one or more of the colleges you are applying to consider demonstrated interest in admissions, how do you make sure they know you really want to go there? It’s easy – below are some of the ways I recommend! 1. Get on the mailing list This can be done any time…

Demonstrated Interest – Your Secret Weapon in College Admissions

February 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

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Colleges consider many factors when deciding which students to admit; grades, test scores and course work usually being the most important. But they also consider other factors to help decide between applicants of similar academic stature. One of the most overlooked factors that an applicant actually has the most control over is DEMONSTRATED INTEREST. Many…

Email Tips for College Applicants

February 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

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A piece of advice for students preparing to apply to college: Get on top of your email inbox – now. Everyone manages email differently. Some prefer a clean inbox, read everything immediately and quickly archive what they are done with. Others don’t mind having thousands of unread emails in their inbox. Whatever your preferences, as…

Your College Search: Beware of These Websites

February 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

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With the abundance of college related websites available, it can be hard to know which are trusted sources of information. While many sites do exist to provide free, accurate, objective information, there are plenty of others that have alternative objectives. Called “lead generators,” the main purpose of these sites is to collect your personal contact…