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Considering Some Virtual College Tours? Here Are Some Options

Virtual college tours really took off a couple of years ago when it became difficult for potential students to visit colleges.   And now, I think it’s safe to say that it has almost become a standard part of the college search for many families.   Doing a campus virtual tour can be a great…

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The Impact of Covid-19 on College Admissions: An Update

Two weeks ago, which now seems like a year ago, I wrote about the preliminary anticipated impact of Covid-19 on college admissions.  Since then, there have been daily developments and the picture has become much clearer.  So I thought it was time to check back in here and attempt a round-up of what we now…

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Coronavirus and College Admissions – 7 Impacts

As we are currently immersed 24/7 in news about COVID-19 here in the United States, I considered whether anyone could stand to read one more word about it.  But, I also know that the families I work with have questions about coronavirus and college admissions impacts.  And, as I sit in my home like many…

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College Student Engagement and the College Search

So, you’re starting the college search process.  And now you’ve discovered that there is going to be a lot more to this experience than you expected.  And today, it’s possible that I’m going to add in another factor you had not considered – college student engagement.  It matters.  And fortunately, there is a report, the…

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Your Student is on a College Waitlist…Now What?

According to the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, colleges are using waitlists more than ever before.  Between the Fall of 2017 and fall of 2018, the number of students put on a college waitlist increased by 18%.  And 43% of institutions reported using a waitlist. Let’s talk about exactly what that means and how…

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What’s the Best Strategy for the Changes to the ACT?

In early October 2019, the ACT announced big changes.  Beginning in September of 2020, students that have already completed the full 3-hour college entrance exam in one sitting, can now retake each section of the exam separately, if they wish.  Students can then combine the scores of the various sections to arrive at their best…