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Student Athletes and The College Admissions Process
In an earlier post, we reviewed how and when prospective student athletes should approach college [...] Continue Reading →
October To-Do List
Here are some tasks for high school students to complete in October. Back-to-school [...] Continue Reading →
Revision and Editing: What Makes A College Essay Work?
So you have written a first draft of your college essay, and deep down you [...] Continue Reading →
Acing The College Admissions Interview
Most admissions interviews take place on the college campus. Fall is here, and [...] Continue Reading →
How Not to Write an Admissions Essay: Pitfalls You Can (and Should) Avoid
Student writing a college admissions essay. There are many ways to write a [...] Continue Reading →
2024 Matriculation
American University* Bard College* Bates College Bennington College* Boston College* Boston University Brown University Bryant [...] Continue Reading →
How to Prepare for the ACT or SAT with Learning Differences
As the founder of Educational Advocates College Consulting, I know how difficult preparing for the [...] Continue Reading →
Webinar: Applying to College for Students with ADHD and Learning Differences
Join us for a webinar: Applying to College for Students with ADHD and Learning Differences [...] Continue Reading →
Class of 2024 College Acceptances
Early college acceptances are out and this is where our Class of 2024 students have [...] Continue Reading →
Not Accepted to Your Preferred College: Don’t Take It Personally
While it may be difficult to be positive right now, a shift in perspective [...] Continue Reading →
The Silver Lining of Not Being Accepted to a Preferred College
It's hard to face disappointment, especially in light of all the hard work you [...] Continue Reading →
College Decisions: Be Proud of Yourself, But Be Gracious Too!
You may be excited by your college admission news, but remember that equally talented [...] Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know About College Admission in 2022
When: Jul 13, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Presenters: Joan Casey and Laurel [...] Continue Reading →
Ode to Colby
PC: Joan Casey What lured me to Waterville, Maine on a Friday afternoon [...] Continue Reading →
Inside the Admissions Committee
By Margaret Nilsson What happens once you hit the “submit” button? While each college admissions [...] Continue Reading →
Playing the Waiting Game: Life on the Waitlist
Students who are wait-listed at a college should first focus on their acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
Coming to Terms with Admissions Decisions
Although the college admissions process can be stressful, students who seek support learn that [...] Continue Reading →
More waitlists, less certainty: What to expect from 2021 college admission decisions
Test optional policies and other impacts of the pandemic have resulted in skyrocketing applications at [...] Continue Reading →
Admissions chaos for high school class of 2021
Covid-19 turned the college application season upside down for current high school seniors. Tests were [...] Continue Reading →
You Have Submitted Your Applications, Now What?
Beware of senioristis. While it’s true that most of your work is done [...] Continue Reading →
There’s A Lot To Appreciate At UMass Amherst
UMass is the third largest research university in the state. The University of [...] Continue Reading →
News, Changes, Advice For College Admission
This is a time of uncertainty which can be difficult. It is only human to [...] Continue Reading →
Trends in College Admission and Counseling
Each year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) publishes an overview of trends [...] Continue Reading →
Scholarship and Housing Incentives May Be On The Horizon For College Applicants
Ethics Rules Changes Driven By Department of Justice Investigation Ask your college consultant for [...] Continue Reading →
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If you have worked with Educational Advocates College Consulting, you are aware that we hold ourselves to the highest standards of practice and are committed to a strict set of ethical guidelines that govern our actions and our relationships with clients, colleges and other professional colleagues.
North Carolina College Road Trip: High Point University, UNC Chapel Hill, Davidson and Duke
At High Point University, Cottrell Hall includes The Flanagan Center for Student Success, which is [...] Continue Reading →
Results From College Survey on Admission Decision Factors
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) surveys college admissions counselors to determine the [...] Continue Reading →
The Parent’s Role in The College Admission Process
The process of applying to college has more complex layers than it did when the [...] Continue Reading →
Admissions In The News…
Stay up-to-date on standardized testing and college admissions rates. ACT now offers free [...] Continue Reading →
Stop the Insanity! Staying Sane During the College Admissions Process
With the November 1 early college deadline this week, the college application frenzy is going [...] Continue Reading →
Financial Aid Changes For Class of 2017: Prior, Prior Year
Members of the Class of 2017 are the guinea pigs for several new initiatives in [...] Continue Reading →
Especially For Seniors: Making the Decisions, Coping With Disappointment, Developing a Waitlist Strategy and More!
April is both an exciting and challenging time for seniors who are busy evaluating their [...] Continue Reading →
Class of 2013 Admissions: Lessons Learned
Colleges continue to make admissions decisions based on their quest for the best possible students, [...] Continue Reading →
Choose Your High School Courses Wisely
You might be surprised to learn that the most important part of the college application [...] Continue Reading →
Wittenberg University Reception for Students & Families
Wittenberg University is hosting an area reception in Chestnut Hill, MA for students and their [...] Continue Reading →
Evaluating Your Choices
You've been accepted! Congratulations! However, when the sense of euphoria and relief has gone away, [...] Continue Reading →
The Do’s and Don’ts of Asking for Recommendations
Disclaimer: All of the events described here are real. The names and details have been [...] Continue Reading →
Early Applications Push Admissions Cycle Earlier in Junior Year
For high school juniors, college might seem like a long way off. Yet with early admissions [...] Continue Reading →
Beware of Senioritis: How to Avoid Senior Slacker Syndrome
Students should keep challenging themselves senior year. For seniors who have been accepted [...] Continue Reading →
