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University of Washington and Arizona State Honors and Supplemental Essays; Listener Q&A

In this episode, we have more supplemental essay advice, this time for the University of Washington and Arizona State. We’re also answering your college admissions and finance questions.

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November 4, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Considering Career Services When Choosing a College

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Though far from the only benefit of attending college, better job prospects upon graduation is one important reason that students choose to pursue a degree. With this in mind, the quality of a college’s career services should be a major driver of a student’s college decision, but most students have no idea what to look for in a college career services office.

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October 29, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Biggest Admissions and College Finance Myths in 2020; When Are You Ready to Submit?

Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. We’ll counter the biggest admissions and college finance myths we’re hearing with the real story. As early deadlines near, we have advice on evaluating when your application is ready to submit.

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October 28, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Why You Should Consider a Specialized Masters Program + 5 Admissions Tips

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A guest post from Emma Bond, Fortuna Admissions

As people look for refuge from an uncertain economy, my colleagues and I at Fortuna Admissions have seen a surge in interest from candidates applying to business school. And, while MBA applications to the world’s top business schools are climbing, specialized business masters—tailored to early career professionals looking to kick-start their career in business and increase their competitive advantage—are seeing an even greater growth in demand.

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October 23, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

How Do Online and In-Person College Costs Compare?

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A guest post from Sabrina Manville, Co-founder and COO of Edmit

This fall, students of all ages have transitioned to virtual online learning in some format as a result of the global COVID pandemic—some by choice, and some not. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, which is tracking college reopening plans, 44% of colleges are fully or primarily online whereas only 27% are operating fully or primarily in-person (as of the time of writing). The remaining colleges are offering a mix of hybrid or blended options.

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October 22, 2020by Sabrina Manville
College Admissions Consulting

Why This College Essays for the Ivies; EFC and the College List; Evaluating Your College List

We’ve covered what colleges are looking for in Why This College essays in a podcast a few weeks ago. But given how many of the Ivies have different versions of this essay, we are dedicating another segment to these supplemental pieces. We also have advice as you finalize your college lists, from determining whether it is balanced to considering it in conjunction with your expected family contribution.

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October 21, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Maximizing Sections of the Common App; CSS Profile; Supplemental Essays for Georgia Tech and UGA

Ever wonder what goes into the additional information section on the Common App—or if you even have to fill it out? How about what to include in the honors section? We have advice on maximizing these and other areas of the application, including the activities lists and the new COVID question. We’re also sharing what you need to know about the CSS Profile as you prepare to complete this financial document for the colleges that require it. Finally, we’ll walk you through the supplemental essays for Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia.

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October 14, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Should I Report My Test Scores? Filing the FAFSA; Missing Out On Your First Choice College

Standardized test date cancellations across the world have led many universities to institute temporary and permanent test optional policies. This week we’ll help you decide whether or not to report your test scores to the colleges on your list who aren’t requiring them. It’s October 1, and the FAFSA is out—we have all the details you need to know to file this important financial document. Finally, host Ian Fisher joins the show to share his story about not getting into his first choice college.

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October 7, 2020by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Declining College Enrollment? Initial Numbers are In!

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by Mary Sue Youn, former admissions officer at Barnard College

In July, I wrote in a blog post about a question we get often from current senior families:

“What will happen if a higher percentage of the class of 2020 takes a gap year? Won’t that mean that there will be fewer spots for the class of 2021?”

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September 30, 2020by Mary Sue Youn
College Admissions Consulting

Pre-Med Student Advice; Listener Q&A

For those students interested in pursuing med school post-college, engaging with your pre-med advisor will be an important part of the process. Our resident med school admissions expert, Lauren DiProspero, will offer her suggestions for making the most of this relationship. We’ll also answer as many of your burning college finance and admissions questions as we can.

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September 30, 2020by College Coach
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