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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…

College Admissions Decisions are Here – Now What?

March 1, 2018

Priscilla Vivio

applying, choosing a college, college visits, CSS Profile, Deciding, FAFSA, UC

Spring of senior year is an exciting, anxiety-ridden time for students waiting for college admissions decisions. Deferrals and non-admits are disappointing, seeing fellow students get accepted results in mixed feelings, and waiting for your own results is just plain hard. On top of that, seniors still have to keep up their grades while they are…

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…

Best Timing for Campus Visits

February 5, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

choosing a college, college lists, college visits, Deciding, tours

I’m a strong believer that visiting the campus is the best way to learn about a college. But with so many potential campuses to visit, when should you start? How many should you go to? And what should you do while you are there? What’s important here is remembering that every student is different –…

6 Tips for an Awesome Campus Visit

February 5, 2015

Nicole Hosemann

choosing a college, college visits, Deciding, professors, researching colleges, tours

I’m a big fan of campus visits – they are hands-down the best way to learn about a college. Most people start with the official campus tour, which is great. However, if you really want to make the most of your visit, the campus tour should just be the beginning. To truly maximize your 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…

Visiting a Campus Without Leaving Home

December 18, 2014

EducationConsultingHQ

brochures, college visits, tours

As upcoming generations become more and more tech oriented, colleges are scrambling to find innovative ways to connect with prospective students. While the old ways of recruiting, like college fairs, mailings and high school visits are still going strong, a variety of new options are popping up, giving today’s teens some cool new ways to…

Career Services – The New Rock Wall

December 16, 2014

EducationConsultingHQ

career services, college visits, internships, social media

In times gone by, colleges tried to attract students by pouring extra money into cool things like rock climbing walls and gourmet food services. But oh, how things have changed! With student loan debt climbing frighteningly high, savvy colleges are now rushing to improve their career services, with the goal of improving their graduates’ job…