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The Importance of Building Relationships With College Admission Professionals

There’s more to students – and colleges – than numbers. Relationships matter and interpersonal dealings, observed or inferred, can tip the scale one way or another.

A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 12/16/19

By the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, you have likely figured out that every step of the college admissions process should be handled with ...

Tips and Strategies for a Successful College Admission Interview

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/12/19

The impressions we make in life are important as we meet people, seek new opportunities and build relationships. In fact, good impressions can make a big difference ...

SAT and ACT Resource Guide: From Free Prep to Private Tutoring

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 12/09/19

“Help! My daughter is a junior, and I have no idea what to do. Should she take the SAT? The ACT? How should she prepare? Do we use a tutor? An online class? Which ...

Managing College Expectations

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/04/19

As they enter the college admission process, most students hold tight to “dream” schools that they believe would be ideal fits for them. Few, however, truly question ...

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/21/19

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when there are ...

How to Help Your Students Through the FAFSA Verification Process

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 11/15/19

The FAFSA process can be overwhelming and daunting to FLI (first generation and/or low income) students – especially because their ability to attend college is ...

How to Stand Out in The College Application Process: Find Your “Hook”

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 11/11/19

Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed middle school and are now walking the halls of high school. These years fly by, and soon enough you’ll be having ...

A Guide to The College Application Process and Deadlines

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/06/19

The college application season is here! And many high school seniors likely still have questions about where and how to apply as deadlines loom. Despite months and, ...

How To Write Recommendation Letters for Your Students

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/28/19

The weight and responsibility of assisting Title 1 students through the college admissions process is heavy. As counselors, we WANT to do our best to help bridge ...

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