College Admissions Consulting [Video] College Prep Curriculum for High School Written by Elizabeth Heatonon January 13th, 2017 I began my admissions career at the University of Pennsylvania, where I chaired university selection committees, evaluated potential athletic recruits as one of the school's athletics liaisons, and oversaw the university's portfolio of admissions publications. I also served as second chair in the selection committee for the school's flagship interdisciplinary Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology. A frequent contributor to USA TODAY and The Huffington Post and a graduate of Cornell University, I bring exceptional skills to the craft of essay writing paired with experience reading and evaluating thousands of admissions essays. I can offer expert advice on a wide range of college admissions topics, from colleges' expectations for high school curriculum choices and standardized test scores to choosing the right extracurricular activities and essay topics. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a public relations professional and served for a decade as a member of the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network. Learn More About Elizabeth college admissions advice, high school transcript, Though the spring semester has just gotten underway, believe it or not, high school students will soon be choosing their classes for the upcoming school year, and parents need to be careful when giving their child discretion over their course selection. If college—particularly a selective college—may be in your child’s future, you should understand colleges’ expectations in terms of a high school curriculum before setting that course schedule. Should your child be taking a foreign language? Should she be taking AP classes? Check out Elizabeth Heaton’s curriculum planning advice in this edition of College Coach’s Insider Tips to find out! And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 29th, 2025 Navigating the Ethical Use of AI Tools in College Admissions Read | Posted on April 22nd, 2025 Demystifying Liberal Arts: What They Are and Aren't Read | Posted on March 11th, 2025 Does a Teen Need to File a Tax Return?
