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UC Personal Insight Questions; Advice for Seniors Just Getting Started; Financial Impact of College Selection

November 1 marked one of the biggest early application deadlines of the year, and many students submitted at least one application on that day. But what if you’re a senior and you’re just getting started thinking about your college applications? We have some good advice for you to help kick things off. In other segments, we’ll look at the financial impact of your college list and selection process. And, finally, last week we gave you the low down on the University of California application, and this week we’re tackling the application’s personal insight questions.

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November 6, 2019by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Merit Scholarship Opportunities; Early Round Admissions Tips and Expectations; Utilizing Mindfulness in Test Prep

People who can write a check for $50,000 or $75,000 to pay for college make up a pretty small group, and not many colleges can or will offer that much aid even to those who qualify for it. If you’re not sure where the money to pay for your or your child’s education is coming from, check out our advice on how to look for and maximize merit scholarship opportunities. As early deadlines—Early Decision, Early Action, Priority, and rolling—approach, we’ll offer some tips on how to approach these deadlines and what to expect from the early process. Finally, we’ll welcome a guest with insight into using mindfulness as part of your test prep process.

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October 24, 2019by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Are EA/ED/Priority Admissions the Right Choice?; What Constitutes a Safety; Understanding the College Bill

There are a lot of early admissions deadline options: early action, early decision one and two, priority admissions, restrictive early action, etc. How do you know which, if any, is the right choice for you? We’ll help you figure that out. We’ll also help you figure out the college bill that’s coming your way, and discuss what makes a college a safety, i.e., a school where you have a better than 90% chance of being admitted.

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August 14, 2019by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Deferred: Now What? Plus Listener Q&A

What to do if you’ve been deferred

On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Elizabeth Heaton is back in the host seat to tell you all about how to best proceed if you’ve just been deferred from your Early Action or Early Decision school(s). We’re also answering your questions in a two-segment Q&A, featuring listener submissions.

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December 19, 2018by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

December Decisions, Supplemental Essays, and Loan Repayment Plans

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On last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Ian Fisher discusses three very different phases of the college admission process: writing supplemental essays, receiving admission decisions, and repaying loans.

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December 14, 2018by Emily Toffelmire
College Admissions Consulting

Early Decision Trends, Priority Applications, and Listener Questions

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In our most recent episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton welcomes guests to discuss Early Decision deadlines and “fast apps,” as well as answer a range of listener questions on everything from 401k’s to standardized tests.

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October 24, 2018by Emily Toffelmire
College Admissions Consulting

College Admissions: A Student’s Perspective; Early Decision Facts; Paying Tuition Bills

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Ian Fisher welcomes a student guest to talk about her college search, and is later joined by members of the College Coach team to talk Early Decision and paying the tuition bill. In the middle of all of that, Ian squeezes in a spotlight on Colorado College.

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August 22, 2018by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

Early Admissions Trends, Summer Volunteer Programs, and Scholarship Negotiations

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Sally Ganga is in the host seat for the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, tackling early admission round trends, summer volunteer programs, and scholarship negotiation.

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February 14, 2018by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

Summer Opportunities in Sports, Appealing Your Financial Aid Award, and Early Action Decisions

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton celebrates the historic third anniversary of our podcast by talking with her guests about summer opportunities for athletes and sports enthusiasts, appealing a financial aid award, and the complex and often mysterious outcomes of the Early Action admission process.

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February 7, 2018by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Resolutions for High Schoolers, Early Action Trends, and Financial Aid Award Letters

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Ian Fisher welcomed the new year with a conversation about New Year’s resolutions for high schoolers, an update about some trends that have been noted in the outcomes of this year’s University of Michigan Early Action round, and a discussion of financial aid award letters and how to read and understand them.

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January 10, 2018by College Coach
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