As college advisors, we focus on reducing the stress of the college application process. We help students look at the wide variety of colleges out there (there are 2,200 four-year colleges in the U.S. – and many of them – beyond just the top ranked ones – provide an excellent educational experience for students!). Parents … Read more
You never really know what will bring a “hidden gem” college out into the limelight, but sometimes sports playoffs bring previously lesser-known schools to our attention. A few years ago, March Madness brought us Florida Gulf Coast University – a four-year college in Fort Meyers, Florida. They beat basketball titans Georgetown and San Diego State … Read more
There have been a few recent articles in the LA Times which should give pause to California students and parents considering any of the UC or CSU campuses. Many parents believe that our public university system is the best value education for their child. We challenge our clients to do some research before coming to … Read more
Being a member of several professional organizations dedicated to helping high school students prepare for, search for and apply to college gives us access to resources that we can share with our clients. NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, offers a number of informational flyers and other materials, and I recently saw their … Read more
We knew the redesigned SAT and PSAT would require some additional understanding, and now that time has arrived! Scores are now available to students (mostly 10th and 11th graders) who took the PSAT last October. Please use the following information to help you read through your PSAT results. How do you access your online PSAT/NMSQT … Read more
Last week, we posted a piece that highlighted some interesting majors we’ve seen at colleges we’ve visited lately. This post, the second in this series, focuses on some new interdisciplinary options. Today’s students are multi-faceted and have different academic interests, and colleges have created opportunities for them to explore and expand their knowledge in multiple … Read more
I sat in an auditorium with about a hundred or so other people who were eager to learn the secrets to getting into Harvard. This admissions information session run by a blue-suited admissions representative and Harvard alumnus. As he sat in a formal wing chair on the stage, he said to the room, “Admission to … Read more
Around this time each year, people start asking us about college application deadlines – what needs to be where, by when? When a college lists an Early Action or Early Decision deadline, that date is the date by which students must submit their application. In some cases, schools want to receive teacher and counselor recommendations, … Read more
Suzie and Evelyn spent a full day at UCLA last week, talking with admissions staff from all nine undergraduate UC campuses. When we heard interesting news, we tweeted it! Here’s a summary! "The chancellor is very interested in growing CA enrollment," Steven Handel, Assoc VP, Admission, Univ. of CA #UC #College — Magellan College Counseling … Read more
#College info sessions: meet the person who'll read your app! Ask smart q's, help them remember you even b4 getting your scores, essays etc. — Magellan College Counseling (@EvelynMagellan) September 3, 2015 Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 pm – 9 pm Colby, Tufts, University of Richmond and Wellesley Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, … Read more