Best College Fit™ FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Van Buskirk's Best College Fit Resources
Q. How do the Best College Fit (BCF) Resources differ from information we can get from other consultants or even the school's guidance office?
A. BCF programming is intended as a "value add" complement to the work of school-based college advisors. While we don't manage the process or prepare paperwork for students, we do promote good decision-making, student-centered planning and student ownership of the process. With BCF, you get frank, daily access to timely and relevant information as well as unbiased coaching from individuals experienced in the college admission process.
Q. What will I get from BCF Resources that I don't already receive from your free blog and newsletter?
A. Access to experts and the information you need when you want it is the distinguishing characteristic of the BCF Resources. It is an interactive, conversational, multi-media resource available 24/7 that expands upon the content of the blogs and newsletters and personalizes it for the needs of your own family.
Family Subscriptions
Q. To whom do BCF benefits extend? Do I need separate subscriptions for each of my children?
A. We recommend one subscription per family. While the subscription may be in one person's name, the information and opportunities for participation can be shared within a household.
Q. Is the BCF program targeted at a particular age group? If our children are younger, does it make sense to join now?
A. The BCF program content is geared toward students at all grades in high school. Families with younger students will also find the planning conversations useful. "The Action Plan for College" is truly the ultimate "to do" list and it starts with information directed at students in the 9th grade. You will find the Web-Side Chats (webcast) content and the "College Talk" (listserve) discussions relevant wherever you are in the college planning process.
Subscription Options
Q. Can I purchase a subscription now and then change to an annual subscription after a few months? If so, will the money I have paid for the monthly subscription be credited to the annual subscription?
A. You can maintain a renewing monthly BCF subscription indefinitely. When you are ready to switch over to an annual subscription you'll need to complete a new registration. The term of the annual BCF subscription will run twelve months from the date you submit your annual subscription fee. Fees collected for monthly subscriptions will not be credited to new annual subscription.
Other Questions
Q. Do you offer private consultations?
A. The thrust of BCF Resources are to reach as many people as possible with college planning information. I am happy, however, to address specific needs of families on a limited basis. To arrange a private consultation please contact me at Peter@TheAdmissionGame.com.
Definitions
A. What is a webcast?
Q. Webcasting is essentially "broadcasting" over the Internet. A webcast uses streaming media technology to take a single content source and distribute it to many simultaneous viewers via the Internet. The largest "webcasters" include existing radio and TV stations who "simulcast" their output, as well as a multitude of Internet only "stations." With Web-Side Chats, BCF produces live, interactive broadcasts that members can access on their personal computers. These programs will also be archived in the BCF section of www.TheAdmissionGame.com for future reference by BCF users. Upon subscribing, you will receive instructions with regard to accessing these programs. Our staff will also be available to answer your questions.
A. What is a listserve discussion?
Q. Email is a primary source of communication in our daily lives. We have created a private email account that will enable BCF users around the country to communicate with each other as well as college planning experts on a daily basis. This is a perfect complement to the Web-Side Chats as users will be able to continue discussions via email begun during webcasts on an ongoing basis. The conversation is moderated so users are not subjected to commercial or self-promotion.
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