It takes very specific strategies to ensure students are accepted into the colleges they have worked hard for and deserve
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There are more valedictorians graduating high school every year in the US than seats available at Ivy League colleges. And straight A students with perfect test scores are being rejected at the most selective schools.
According to a Forbes March 30, 2023 article titled College Applications Are Up Dramatically in 2023 (versus 2020) using data from the 841 colleges that allow the Common Application:
Parents of high school students face many demands on their lives at a time when their kids may need support but may not ask for it. The college application process creates stress for many parents.
High school students are busy juggling classes, schoolwork, activities, jobs, social lives, standardized tests and to throw in the college search and application process is lot. The college application process creates a range of emotions and challenges for many students, such as:
The most important value proposition of a college advisor is their ability to provide personalized guidance, expertise, and support that empowers students to make an informed decision, present their best selves in applications, and navigate the complex college admissions landscape successfully. Some of the most significant ones include:
This podcast is intended to assist parents and students on their path to college with an aim to entertain, inspire, and inform. Jason interviews colleges, counselors, authors, HR personnel and career professionals who shed light on colleges and the college process.
Episode 007 - Exploring Eckerd College With Jake Brown
Eckerd is one of only 40 colleges featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives written by Loren Pope. Find out about this treasure of a school located on 188 acres along Boca Ciega Bay at the tip of St. Petersburg, FL maintains a staggering 97% four-year graduation rate. Listen To More
Episode 004 - Exploring Elon University with Greg Zaiser
Find out how Elon has climbed the list of competitive colleges and why this gem of a school in North Carolina is so popular. The weather, international travel, and 90%+ internship rate located near research triangle provide compelling reasons. Listen To More
Episode 002 - Exploring Tulane University with Jeff Schiffman
You will want to learn about why Tulane has grown to be one of the most desired colleges in the South. You will want to learn what types of students do well and the importance of the alumni network. Listen To More
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