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Free Introductory Seminars
College Rankings: What They Mean and How to Use Them
The college-going process was changed forever when college rankings emerged 25 years ago. Find out how and why—and how you can use the information to make good decisions about college.
The Biggest Mistakes Made in Applying to College
Many families make the college-going process more difficult than it needs to be. We'll talk about common mistakes made by students and parents and provide strategies for a less stressful process.
“Getting Started” (Program Track I)
Second Semester (November 2007-April 2008)
How to Find the Best College Fit
The journey to college is made easier with a good roadmap. This session will reveal elements of a good college fit that provide an effective compass bearing and help to students develop action plans for college.
The Role of Testing and the Value of Test Prep
Testing can be the bane of a young person's existence. Learn how testing is used by colleges as well as how students can evaluate testing and test prep options that are available to them.
Beating the Odds: The Importance of Demonstrating Interest
Colleges are increasingly interested in measuring a student's interest. Find out why—and why it is important to "fill out the card."
What Does Your Transcript Say About You?
Students often underestimate the importance of the work they have done in the classroom prior to the senior year. In this session, we'll talk about how colleges view trends in both grades and the rigor of courses taken.
Sorting Through the Mail: What Does It All Mean?
As students are showered with attention in the mail, they feel a rush of emotions ranging from excitement about the possibilities to being overwhelmed by the flood of mail. Find out what is behind the surge of "interest" and how to use it to the student's benefit.
What Colleges Want—Inside the "Hidden Agendas"
College officials are quick to point out the importance of courses, grades and test results in determining whom to admit. We'll look at the hidden factors that often influence final decisions.
First Semester (May-October 2008)
Strategies for Getting Started
This session will focus on putting the student and parent on the same page while giving them tools/directions necessary to launch a successful college search.
Tips for Getting the Most from Campus Visits
Seeing is believing—especially early in the college search. Learn how to use campus visits to develop an instinctive response to different sizes, shapes and styles of institutions.
Independent Educational Consultants: How Can They Help?
Needing help getting from where you are to where you want to be? Perhaps an independent consultant is the answer. This session will provide insight into what to look for in a consultant and how to know when you have found it.
Packaged for College?
There is a growing tendency on the part of families to program their students' lives with all the "right" activities and experiences so, as applicants, they can present the most compelling credentials to colleges. Does this "packaging" work and at what cost?
Addressing the Affordability Question
Concerned about college costs? It is better to address such concerns early in the process when you can make course adjustments if necessary. Learn how to assess various college costs as well funding options.
Strategies for Developing/Revealing Your Talents
Everyone possesses a gift—a passion, talent or interest that sets him or herself apart for his/her peers. We'll talk about the importance of gifts in the admission process and provide tips for nurturing and revealing them as part of your application for admission.
“Getting In” (Program Track II)
Second Semester (November 2007-April 2008)
To ED or not ED: The Pluses and Minuses of Early Decision
How does Early Decision fit into your thinking? We'll talk about how colleges use both Early Decision and Early Action programs—and when it makes sense for students to take advantage of such options.
Inside the Financial Aid Application Process
New aspects of the admission process can be as vexing as the financial aid process. In this session, we will break the process down into lay person's terms and provide tips for families as they wade through the process.
Taking Stock of What's Going On Around You
The deadline period of the application process presents a lot of confusion to families as forms are coming and going, Early Decision programs are revealing their decisions and second-guessing becomes second nature. We'll take a look at strategies designed to settle nerves and make order out of chaos.
Inside the Committee
One of the greatest mysteries about the admission process has to do with what goes on behind the closed doors of the admission committee. This session will lend insight into how decisions are made and by whom.
Good News? Bad News? What Messages Will the Mailman Bring?
The quiet of March can be deafening as the day of reckoning nears. What will the mail reveal? We'll take a look at the options and help to prepare the student for all eventualities.
You're In—Now What? Assessing Options and Awards ($$)
The arrival of the "thick envelope" means good news. But what if there are several "thick envelopes?" And what if the accompanying financial aid awards look very different? This session will provide tools for making cost/value assessment within the context of the student's original priorities.
First Semester (May-October 2008)
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Summer Months
There has been a lot of talk about what students need to do over the summer months to impress college admission committees. We'll separate fact from fiction while providing tips with regard to how students can use their summers productively.
Diversity and Access: Who Is Being Served?
Diversity continues to be a buzzword in the admission process, but what does it mean and where is access truly served?
When Things Aren't As They Seem, You Have a Story to Tell...
Things aren't always as they seem. Sometimes circumstances beyond a student's control can put a drag on an otherwise strong set of credentials. Learn why it is important for students to provide context for their performances.
Tips for Writing a Winning College Essay
Most college essays do little more than satisfy application requirements. This program will lend insight into how essays are regarded by admission committees and provide strategies for writing essays that can make a difference.
Strategies for Developing a Short List of Colleges
As the summer months prior the senior year come to a close, it is important for students to begin working toward a short list of colleges. How long should it be? Which schools should be on it? In this session, we'll re-visit the student's priorities to sure the moves to the short list make sense.
Hotspots and Hooks on the College Application
30 seconds. That is about as long as it takes for experienced admission officers to develop a pretty clear bias with regard to the strength of an application. We'll take a look at which parts of the application are likely to produce key information and what that information might look like.
Advantage Workshops
Senior Year Course Selections That Make A Difference—and Why...
Many students are of the impression that colleges don't look carefully at their senior year performances. We'll look at how the selection of courses can affect a student's chances and why "sprinting to the finish" can make a big difference.
Tips for Making a Great Impression In An Admission Interview
Admission interviews can make a big difference in how an applicant is regarded by an admission committee in a close competition. We'll talk about when interviews make sense and how to prepare for success when given the opportunity.
What Are My Chances? A Look At Who Might Get In Where
Do you have a favorite school but don't know how your credentials will fare in the competition for admission. In this session, we'll crunch the numbers and give you a formula that will help forecast the chances of admission.
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