Before answering the question, “should I apply Early Decision,” we need to get our terminology clear: Early Decision is a BINDING contract between the student and the school. If you are admitted, you are going, no ifs, ands or buts (the one exception to this is if you are not offered a financial aid … Read more
Many colleges send their admissions representatives to visit the Los Angeles area in the fall. Additionally, some colleges keep track of students who attend information sessions or meet their admissions counselors at college fairs. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your interest in these colleges! Below is a list of some college information … Read more
Money Magazine (part of Time Magazine) published an article last week based on a membership survey by the Independent Educational Consultants Association, of which I am a Professional member. The article details the list of what colleges look for when students submit their college applications. Keeping in mind that 70% of colleges admit an average … Read more
by Jennifer Stephan When athletic recruiting “drives” and “short-circuits” the college search process, athletic considerations dominate students’ decisions about what school to attend, instead of students searching for the college environment that fits their academic, social and emotional needs. Typically, athletic recruiting accelerates the college search process. The time scale varies from sport to sport, … Read more
Why Your High School Student Needs A Resume http://t.co/Q3gcmB03UH — Magellan College Counseling (@EvelynMagellan) March 19, 2015 You might wonder why your high school student needs a resume! Here are some reasons to get started building it – as early as 9th grade. https://youtu.be/omkv5YtnAUc&w=650 Need some help getting started? Download this resume primer and follow the … Read more
Did you hear that? That’s the sound of pure joy – the sound of the student who was admitted to her first choice college – the college whose binding Early Decision application she submitted on November 1. But that other sound you hear in the background – that sound of confusion and frustration? That’s the … Read more
In this post: #college info sessions in the LA area (updated). You should go! http://t.co/1eKadxNuUq http://t.co/dat25G4uWO — Magellan College Counseling (@EvelynMagellan) September 9, 2014 Many colleges around the country (and even international schools!) send their admissions representatives to visit the Los Angeles area in the fall. Additionally, many colleges keep track of students who attend … Read more
So what is this “Common Application” everyone keeps talking about? Here’s a basic overview. The Common Application – or “Common App” as most everyone calls it – will open for the Class of 2015 on Friday, August 1 (link to login here). It’s an online application that allows students to apply to a broad number … Read more
When we help high school athletes find their path to the right college, sometimes the “scholar” part of “scholar-athlete” gets forgotten. In fact, it’s the more important part, when you consider how many college athletes actually go on to play their sport professionally (click here for an amazing dynamic look at the funnel of high … Read more
Here’s some great information from my colleague, Certified Educational Planner Julia Surtshin, addressing how to evaluate campus safety. When visiting schools look for: 1. The distance between residence halls, classrooms, libraries, dining commons, parking lots. 2. Well lit walkways that are clear of bushes. 3. Emergency call boxes located throughout campus. These … Read more