January, 2014

The College Search Digest January, 2014
Quick Links Magellan Resources Page Magellan Facebook Page Magellan YouTube Channel (2 new videos of former clients now attending Clark University and UCSB) Recent Articles: News and Myths About Standardized Tests Your Stressed Out Teenager Links to SAT and ACT Websites: ACT SAT Congratulations! Magellan clients have already been accepted this year to these colleges: Arizona State University Colorado State University at Boulder Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fordham University Humboldt State University Indiana University Mass. Institute of Technology Michigan State University Ohio State University Oregon State University Portland State University Sonoma State University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Denver University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of San Francisco Free Initial Consultation policy: I am happy to meet with students and families for a free 60-minute consultation. All subsequent meetings will be subject to hourly rates, which will be credited back for those who sign up for Magellan’s comprehensive college counseling plan.	The Long Wait Seniors have mostly wrapped up their college applications – now comes the wait. Some colleges notify students on a rolling basis, which means you could receive your admissions decision any day. But many colleges, notably the UCs and most highly-selective private colleges, will notify towards the end of March. So what can we do at this point? Make sure that you have sent test scores directly from the testing agencies to all colleges that require SAT or ACT scores. Log into the Common App (or Naviance/Family Connection if your school uses it) to ensure that teacher recommendations have been accurately requested and completed. Make a quick visit to your school counselor to confirm that transcripts have been sent to all colleges that require them. Planning Ahead for Sophomores and Juniors: –> Juniors: Consider taking the SAT in March or in May if you don’t have multiple AP tests. If you are interested in SAT/ACT test prep courses or in-home tutoring, please contact me for a referral. –> Sophomores and juniors: Starting to explore colleges now will ensure that you aren’t submitting applications on Christmas and New Year’s Eve! Visit a few local colleges over spring break and start making lists. Take the quiz at www.MyMajors.com to start thinking about your academic interests. Be sure to dig beyond each college’s home page to see if it could be the right place for you! –> Keep track of all of your volunteer, extra-curricular and work activities. Music, art lessons, sports and volunteer activities should all be on your resume. Keep track of how many hours per week and weeks per year you spend on each activity. –> Start attending college fairs – your school or area will probably have one this spring. Bring a sheet of labels printed with your name, address, date of high school graduation and e-mail address to save time during the college fair! *Host a College Admissions Seminar for Friends!* Are your kids in 9th, 10th or 11th grades? I am available to give a free “College Admissions 101”seminar for you and your friends who with college admissions anxiety! You provide the location and a dozen (or more) parents. Your friends will thank you for the opportunity to learn more about the process. Call or e-mail for more information. Upcoming College Visits! I’ll be in Houston next month and in Portland in June, as well as visiting local colleges throughout the spring. As always, you can find my reviews of California colleges here, and out-of-state colleges I’ve visited here. What’s On Evelyn’s Bookshelf? 50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) Gever Tully and Julie Spiegler *Do What You Are* Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger

Copyright © 2014 Magellan College Counseling

The College Search Digest

January, 2014

Quick Links

Magellan Resources Page

Magellan Facebook Page

Magellan YouTube Channel (2 new videos of former clients now attending Clark University and UCSB)

Links to SAT and ACT Websites:

Congratulations!

Magellan clients have already been accepted this year to these colleges:

Arizona State University
Colorado State University at Boulder
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fordham University
Humboldt State University
Indiana University
Mass. Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Sonoma State University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Denver
University of New Mexico
University of Oregon
University of San Francisco

Free Initial Consultation policy: I am happy to meet with students and families for a free 60-minute consultation. All subsequent meetings will be subject to hourly rates, which will be credited back for those who sign up for Magellan’s comprehensive college counseling plan.

The Long Wait

Seniors have mostly wrapped up their college applications – now comes the wait. Some colleges notify students on a rolling basis, which means you could receive your admissions decision any day. But many colleges, notably the UCs and most highly-selective private colleges, will notify towards the end of March. So what can we do at this point?

Make sure that you have sent test scores directly from the testing agencies to all colleges that require SAT or ACT scores.
Log into the Common App (or Naviance/Family Connection if your school uses it) to ensure that teacher recommendations have been accurately requested and completed.
Make a quick visit to your school counselor to confirm that transcripts have been sent to all colleges that require them.

Planning Ahead for Sophomores and Juniors:
–> Juniors: Consider taking the SAT in March or in May if you don’t have multiple AP tests. If you are interested in SAT/ACT test prep courses or in-home tutoring, please contact me for a referral.

–> Sophomores and juniors: Starting to explore colleges now will ensure that you aren’t submitting applications on Christmas and New Year’s Eve! Visit a few local colleges over spring break and start making lists. Take the quiz at www.MyMajors.com to start thinking about your academic interests. Be sure to dig beyond each college’s home page to see if it could be the right place for you!

–> Keep track of all of your volunteer, extra-curricular and work activities. Music, art lessons, sports and volunteer activities should all be on your resume. Keep track of how many hours per week and weeks per year you spend on each activity.

–> Start attending college fairs – your school or area will probably have one this spring. Bring a sheet of labels printed with your name, address, date of high school graduation and e-mail address to save time during the college fair!

Host a College Admissions Seminar for Friends!
Are your kids in 9th, 10th or 11th grades? I am available to give a free “College Admissions 101”seminar for you and your friends who with college admissions anxiety! You provide the location and a dozen (or more) parents. Your friends will thank you for the opportunity to learn more about the process. Call or e-mail for more information.

Upcoming College Visits!

I’ll be in Houston next month and in Portland in June, as well as visiting local colleges throughout the spring. As always, you can find my reviews of California colleges here, and out-of-state colleges I’ve visited here.