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Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Elyse Krantz

College Admissions Advisor Elyse KrantzWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Elyse Krantz. 

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January 4, 2018by Elyse Krantz
Applying for Financial Aid

[Video] Will My Financial Aid Application Affect My College Admission Chances?


The rumor mill abounds with stories of students who were denied acceptance to their college of choice because—according to them—they applied for financial aid. Wondering how much credence you should give these rumors? Find out from former Chapman University and Azuza Pacific University financial aid officer, Cheryl Hunt, when she answers the question, “Will my financial aid application affect my college admissions chances?” in this installment of the College Coach video series, Ask the College Finance Expert.

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November 2, 2017by College Coach
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Tova Tolman

meet an admissions counselor

Tova Tolman College ConsultantWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Tova Tolman.

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August 3, 2017by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

College Fairs, Admissions Trends, and Getting Loans with Bad Credit

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Did you know that tens of thousands of families tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation every month? If you’re one of our dedicated listeners, you’re not alone! If you haven’t tuned in before, be sure to check it out—the most recent episode, guest hosted once again by Ian Fisher, was chock full of great information and advice, just like always!

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July 26, 2017by Abigail Anderson
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Lauren DiProspero

meet an admissions counselor

1707_2915_DiProsperoWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Lauren DiProspero.

Where are you from?
Lauren: I grew up in Ridgewood, NJ.

Where did you go to school?
Lauren: Bryn Mawr College and Teachers College, Columbia University for my Master’s degree.

What did you study?
Lauren: I studied Political Science.

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July 13, 2017by Lauren DiProspero
College Admissions Consulting

College Services for Learning Disabilities, Questions to NOT Ask an Admissions Officer, and Saving for College

college consultant

The latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation was jam-packed full of helpful information! Host Sally Ganga welcomed three guests to discuss three different and equally important topics: the kinds of services colleges offer to support students with learning disabilities, what questions to not ask an admission officer, and how much a family needs to save in order to pay for college.

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June 7, 2017by Kristine Sawicki
College Admissions Consulting

Inside USC Admissions; First Generation College Students; Why Should I Save for College?

first generation

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve just wrapped up Memorial Day weekend, and the official start to summer is just about here! Time to relax in your beach chair with the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation. In this episode, host Beth Heaton gave listeners a peek inside the admissions office at the University of Southern California and explored the challenges and advantages of applying to college as a first generation college student. In the final segment, Beth helped parents grappling with the question, “Why should I save for college?”

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May 31, 2017by Julia Jones
College Admissions Consulting

Admissions at Holy Cross & Babson, Staying Busy in the Summer, and Spending Your College Savings

summer activities for high school students

In last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Ian Fisher and his guests took a look behind the scenes of the admissions offices at College of the Holy Cross and Babson College, discussed what high school students can do in the summer months to bolster their college applications, and provided some advice on how to utilize your savings to pay for college.

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May 24, 2017by Kathy Ruby
College Admissions Consulting

Negotiating Scholarships & Spotlight on the University of California System

University of California San Diego

On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Sally Ganga turned her attention to California, with a double segment on the University of California system. She finished the show with a finance segment on the ever-popular topic of negotiating scholarship offers from colleges.

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March 2, 2017by Kathy Ruby
College Admissions Consulting

Talking College Access with the Experts

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Ian Fisher guest hosted this week’s episode of “Getting In: A College Coach Conversation”. This week’s uniquely-styled episode focused on just one topic—college access—bringing in three diverse guests to present three different perspectives.

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June 22, 2016by Abigail Anderson
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