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38 Minutes
38 Minutes is about the time it takes to complete a yoga dvd to practice the cello to prepare a pasta dinner to give the dog a really good walk to write a good blog post And (according to Counseling and College Counseling In America’s High Schools by...
March Madness and College Admissions
If you are a college-bound high school senior, March Madness has taken on a new meaning this year. In the world of college admissions, March Madness means the waiting game is finally over. Millions of anxious high seniors around the country are receiving their...
We have busted the myths, now some facts
Admissions facts that stand the test of time. 1. There are no guarantees. Even if you have a perfect score on the SAT or the ACT along with a 4.0 GPA--you are not guaranteed a place at your first choice institution. Look at this example: 83% of high school...
College Admissions Myth #3: Success is based only on the name brand college you attend
Another College Admissions Myth Busted: Success is NOT determined by the school you attend. Many students and parents believe in this myth--that you are guaranteed success in life if you are admitted to (fill in your highly selective college or university here) or,...
College Admissions Myth #2: Admissions is all about the numbers.
College Admissions Myth Busted: Admissions is *NOT* just an exercise in crunching the numbers. Do admissions officers look at more than the "numbers" when making admissions decisions? That is, do colleges and universities care about anything else besides GPA and...
College Admissions Myth #1: High school is just a resume builder
College Admissions Myth Busted: High School is *NOT* just a resume builder. This is one of our favorite myths to bust. Students and parents often ask us: what are colleges looking for on an activities resume? Typically, what students and parents are really asking...
You Need an Affordability Strategy for College
High School Juniors are poised to begin the college selection process. This is a long (and sometimes drawn out) process. We recommend that families break it down into three distinct phases: 1) Exploration --this is the time to consider where you would like to...
NYC Fashion Camp Continues during Summer 2011
Admissions 1 teamed up with BansonNYC this July for an innovative and exciting program for high school students interested in the world of fashion. BansonNYC hosted two groups of girls (the first with 7 and the second with 9) high school girls from all over the...
The Colleges of New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley
The Mid-Hudson Valley of New York is bursting with great options for college-bound students. During November 2009, admissions1 toured SUNY New Paltz, Marist, Bard, and Vassar Colleges. We were impressed by the academic rigor, professional preparation, the many on-...
Fabulous Summer Career Exploration for Fashionista Junior and Senior High School Students!
Admissions1 and BansonNYC are excited to announce a unique summer opportunity in New York City for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in all areas of the fashion industry. If you dream of a career in design, marketing, retail merchandising, fashion...
Admissions 1 announces an exciting Summer 2010 collaboration with BansonNYC
November 22, 2009. Admissions 1 announces an exciting Summer 2010 collaboration with BansonNYC. NYC Fashion Camp is a unique career exploration opportunity for high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in the fashion industry.
The College of St. Rose–Albany’s Secret Revealed
The College of St. Rose in Albany, New York, is one of the best kept secrets in the Capital District. The school is a haven of activity and has a small (but) bustling campus green. This is not a community of commuters dropping in to take a class, but rather a home...