by Allison | Apr 1, 2014 | A1EC News, Blog, Identifying Goals
You don’t need to hike the Himalayas or write the great American novel to impress college admissions counselors. Take time this summer to pursue career interests and develop marketable skills with a part-time job or internship/job shadowing opportunity. A...
by Allison | Apr 10, 2013 | A1EC News, Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Headlines, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice
Admissions letters have arrived. Are you and your family weighing your options? Not sure which direction to go? Talk to the Admissions1 Professionals. As you and your student sift through the various admissions options and financial aid packages on the table consider...
by Allison | Apr 28, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
Summer is just around the corner. For many of you that means sand, surf and snoozing. While we are all for enjoying time off and relaxing in the sun—summer also provides high school students with great opportunities for a few “mind changing” experiences. For those of...
by Allison | Apr 25, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Standardized Tests
If you are a Junior in high school you don’t need us to tell you that with the end of spring break and the opening of your final marking period–the college exploration process is in full swing. Here is a short list of ‘to-do’ items that you should...
by Allison | Apr 11, 2011 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice
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...
by Allison | Mar 16, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
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...
