MaggieSez: College Admissions News – BACK TO SCHOOL 2019

Back To School = Time To Start #CollegeApps!

High school seniors – NOW’S THE TIME!  Here’s a blog with a few tips to kick start your fall (hint: it’s all about getting organized and getting stuff done EARLY!) 

Here’s some more helpful info:

• What’s the Difference Between Early Decision and Early Action?
• Applying to the UCs
• Researching College Websites
• Step-by-Step Guide to the Common App
• The Six Phases of the College Essay
• College Financial Aid (parents of 10th and 11th graders – watch this now and get ahead of the curve on this important topic!!)

Magellan Team Expands

We’re proud to announce that our team has grown! We now have twelve counselors in four states, helping students across the country.  Check out our newest additions:

• Lesa Weber (Austin, TX)
• Chris Savage (Fort Collins, CO)
• Kathy Kelleher (Chicago)
• Caleb Fitzpatrick (Carlsbad)
• Diane Bidna (San Fernando Valley)
• Donna White (San Fernando Valley

Upcoming Webinars and Presentations

• September 19, 5 pm pacific time: Dialing Down Di$appointment: What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid (register here)

Questions People Ask Us Regularly 

• What’s my GPA for College Admissions?  Weighted or Unweighted?
• College Visits:  What Do We Need to Know?
• Why Do Colleges Care About Extra Curricular Activities?
• How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
• When Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
• Lots more on our blog – check it out!

Parent Corner

• Join our free text messaging service, with messages specifically tailored to your student’s year of high school graduation.  Parents of rising seniors, text 2020parent to 877-562-4443 to join our list for your child’s class.  We also have 2021parent, 2022parent and 2023parent lists!
• Our team is almost fully booked for the Class of 2020, and we are now signing contracts with the Class of 2021 and 2022.  Please get in touch if you’re interested in learning more about our services.
• We asked some parents – some whose kids worked with us and some whose kids did not – to share some “nuggets” of advice they wish they had known a year ago.  Here’s their advice.
• Is Financial Aid a top concern for you?  Learn more about the two types of college financial aid in our financial aid webinar – it’s free, recorded and posted here.