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How to Start the College Exploration Process

March 1, 2018

ACT, campus visits, choosing a college, college lists, college visits, demonstrating interest, tours

As juniors are watching their senior friends get their college acceptances, they may be feeling some anxiety about starting their own college exploration process. We suggest that juniors start with some self-reflection. Is there a career you’ve dreamed about? Don’t worry if you aren’t sure what you want to do for a living or even…

Advice from the Other Side

June 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

admissions officers, applying, campus visits, choosing a college, college fairs, essays, supplements

I asked students and parents from the Class of 2015 to share their advice for students and parents about to begin the college admissions process. Who better to provide guidance than those who have just completed the journey? Here is some of the advice that they offered…. Advice from Students, for Students This may sound cliche,…

Decision Time is Coming

March 5, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

admissions officers, applying, campus visits, choosing a college, college visits, Deciding, financial aid, rejection, researching colleges

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

applying, campus visits, choosing a college, college lists, college visits, essays, financial aid, organization, researching colleges, time management

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…

3 Great Reasons to Choose a College

February 12, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

campus visits, choosing a college, class size, college visits, majors, professors, researching colleges

1. They have a strong program in your major College is not an isolated phase in life, but a steppingstone to a career. The job world is competitive, so above all, your primary focus should be to attain the best preparation possible in your chosen field. The best colleges will not only offer excellent…

10 Ways to Demonstrate Interest in a College

February 3, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

admissions interviews, admissions officers, applying, campus visits, college fairs, demonstrating interest, early action, early decision, FAFSA, financial aid, social media, supplements, tours

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

admissions interviews, admissions officers, applying, award letters, campus visits, college visits, demonstrating interest, financial aid, tours

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…