THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT PRESENTS * College Admissions --- 101*

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2012-05-29T10:49:00.002-07:00

College is a time of creativity, and it is wonderful when videos can come out to demonstrate some of the creative juices that can happen on a college campus, and off of it as well.. as 85% of any college experience is outside the classroom.

Here is the Harvard University Baseball Team showing you their creativity as they are traveling to a game venue. Enjoy

Harvard Baseball Team Harvard University Baseball Team's VAN DANCE

SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR NEW APPLICA-PHOBIA BOOT CAMP & COLLEGEOLOGY 101 WORKSHOPS

2012-05-26T15:49:00.001-07:00

This summer we are going to expand our some of our programs. We will still have our small groups and comprehensive programs, but this year our goal is to reach more students who are begging for help. Our two new programs are: The "Applica-Phobia Boot Camp", and "Collegeology 101" Workshop. These programs are designed to assist all students with preparing for their college applications, essay(s), and brag sheets.

Our "Applica-Phobia Boot Camp" is going to be held over 10 weeks during the summer and fall months only. It will be a combination of both small group and individual counseling. It will be designed to assist students select the colleges right for them and prepare and submit their applications. Our comprehensive financial aid program will be available with this program to all of our families.

This program will allow students through demonstration and one on one admission exercises to see exactly how admissions offices look at students each year, and then take a step back and look at their curriculum and test scores in a new light, create an essay(s) that they will be proud to submit, and let each student evaluate themselves from a different perspective.

Our Second Program will be a 3- HOUR "Collegeology 101" Workshop. This program is an interactive programs for both students and their families to learn about and examination the imperfect science of the college admissions process. It aims to clarify and show students different ways to look at the admissions process and how to determine which path might be right for them.

This program for all students as early as the end of the 8th grade through the 12th grade. Community College Transfers are welcome to visit as well. Come and learn how to find out which schools are right for you, how to make summers count, alternative routes for plan A, and how to through the admissions process stress free.

Please feel free to contact us with any of your questions at counselor@thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com or visit us on the web..... We are hear to serve you.

100 DAYS OF SUMMER ARE ALMOST HERE

2012-05-25T20:14:00.004-07:00

This memorial day weekend, many of us celebrate in some fashion, as we all look to the wonderful and hot "100 Days of Summer". WArm summer days, BBQs (or bakes/roasts/grills-- depending on where you are in the country), vacations to wonderful venues, and the freedom to maybe sleep in each morning.

However, what does Summer mean for a High School or College Transfer Student? Well-- it means graduations are here ( and you are getting closer to your goal), school for this year is almost at a close and there is a three month break, and for perhaps JUNIORS who soon enough will be seniors --- the fear of college applications is starting to kick into swing, as it is only 101 days till colleges and universities will be hounding with all kinds of sales pitches trying to encourage you to come to their school.

This is where THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT, Inc comes into play. We know you have only 101 days till college applications hit the road running, and we want to take these 101 days to help you prepare, organize, ask questions, and think through the process before that time comes.

This summer we are starting a new program--- "Collegeology 101". Our "Collegeology Workshop"TM is an overview of what the entire college admissions process that we are offering to student across the Greater Los Angeles and Kern County Areas. It is a 3-Hour Program nominally priced so that who ever you are you can attend. This program is 3-Hours long and is priced at a nominal cost so that no matter where you fall on the financial scale, there is something for you and your family.

Your school counselors are wonderful professionals, however, there is only so much of them to go around and we can offer you more time. Even if you have your counselor for five minutes, it is not the time require in the admissions process when you are on the verge of making one of the most important decisions in your life. For others, their counselors may be cut due to budget cuts in their schools. Whatever you are confronted with, our highly trained staff is here to help you.

Classes are being formed now and spaces are filling up. If you are interested in attending this workshop... and we will have several, please email us at counselor@thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com and give us your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL ADDRESS, and any special instructions or requirements you might have, and we will let you know when and where our program will be near your home.

Come learn how you can successfully prepare for your college applications and financial aid stress free!

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) CAMPUSES WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2012-04-28T21:13:00.001-07:00

In working with International Students who are interested in coming to the United States to complete their education, the one thing that I find is that they are very interested as to where on the scale of 1 to 4000 the school they are applying to fits in.

The one thing that an International Student should really be asking themselves is " is this the school that will really assist me in getting to where I am going?" instead of how it ranks.

As you thumb through thousands of pieces of material with each school telling you why they are the "best" for you, if you are able to meet a rigorous academic schedule, you may want to consider The University of California schools. There are 10 campuses in all, 9 which cater to undergraduates, These schools are UC - San Diego, Irvine, Riverside, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, Merced, Davis, and San Francisco (grad school students only)

International students are interested in the UC experience because of what it will offer — an exceptional learning environment that fulfills their academic ambitions, intellectual passions and desire to experience cultural diversity at its richest -- then by all means check out the site below. The president of the University has posted on a website all the information required for anyone who is interested in completing their education endeavors in the United States.

If you are a student who either is a US citizen looking to study in the US or a foreign exchange student looking to finalize your education in the United States, you may want to check out this website.

UCs for International Students

THE AKIAN CHAIFETZ STORY

2012-04-26T12:53:00.000-07:00

Most of the time The College Admissions Consultant wil bring to you stories of opportunity or ideas.. Today, it is a little different, and a bit more disturbing.

I want to share this video with you not only because it is disturbing, but having been in a post graduate educational settings with other educators. I hear once in a while teachers, counselors, etc. talk in a similar fashion to students, and go as far as to dictate how they should talk to people.. what they should say, and how to conduct themself and putting their foot down, wondering why these people bother to be in this profession-- .We are all trained professionals on some level, and we need to uphold the ideals we have been taught.

Recently, in a professional discussion, a school teacher was "chimming in" on how to handle a sensitive situation. Her comments were rather abusive to her counterpart, as she told this teacher how to handle the situation. It was in not necessary "what" she had to say, the "conduct. and tone of voice used" to express her thoughts... which as an independent consultant, I found offensive.

In a post graduate program of counselors, many of us had to do internships at a school of our choice. My child had gone through private schools in West Los Angeles, so I knew the thinking of many of the counselors..I now wanted to see first hand the public school setting.

I contacted the local school and got in. Unfortunantely, on my first day, I realized that one administrator had not cleared me, though the university had accepted placement, and this woman was not happy at my presence in her school. While she tried to cover it up with fake smiles, I picked up on it.

I discovered a couple of days later she did not give me passes I needed to have, nor did she ask me for certain things required to do the internship, which should have been clue #1. She did not intend for me to stay.

In the time I was there, it was for me to really learn, but to keep me busy with filing, answer phones, and to stay away from the students. I was told "no one has ever broken pass our barrier but you, and we all have to think about job security". I was told not to talk to students, parents or teachers. I was never told WHY. At the college fair, I was given an out of the way table to man.

The reason I share this experience, is because in the short time that I was in this situation, I discovered a lot. I saw that the problem was not with the counselors as many thought, it was with this woman. All of the counselors were very well trained, and had a lot of work to produce, none which was really for students. The teachers had experience well beyond a bachelor degree, and offered many interesting experiences.

The next thing that I learned was that my previous classes had described the issues correctly , and counselors just do not have the time to work with students as they should, so they have to pass off the work to others. In most cases, it is a peer-to -peer group. In this situation, the counselors were expected to put in 15 hour days, 5 days a week.

Well that is a good idea, but what does a student who has never been to college tell another student in the selection of a school that is "right" for them?

In this school, all the counselors were "hands on", but this had a pay off too. These counselors lived 10-15 miles away. They arrived at the school by 7am each morning. They left most of the nights at 10pm (which I felt was too long a work day, and 5 days a week)..   The thing that ran through my mind was "how does this benefit the students, if the people in charge are mentally asleep". The teachers were eating breakfast in class, while counselors were trying to wake up in their offices. I had never seen anything like this when I was in school.

Once I got to sit in on a counselor/student session. They last about a total of five (5) minutes, and is used as a way for the counselor to get the paper work done that they need to, but not a real assistance to the student. I asked to see the paperwork used, and then I questioned the student on some of the things they wrote down. They decided to change their mind, and the counselors agreed that I was correct, but they do not have in the selection of schools, the schools come in, market to the students, and then it is up to the kids.

I asked one counselor..

"What is the worse part of your job?"
Answer: The Parents! Wow, I thought.. I embrace them. they need help too in this process.

I then asked a few more questions:

1) Why do you broadcast to parents not to hire a college consultant when the school can't do what a consultant can do?
Answer: We send all the information out via an email and it was up to the students and parents to get the information.

2) If something happens to an email or a family misses it?
Answer: Oh well, was the reply.

3) Why don't you endorse a college consultant if a child or family needs more time to understand the process?
Answer: We are not interested in sending out our students, we want to keep them all here,

For me, that was not acceptable. Families should be able to make informed decisions. The is an important step for every high school student and their families, and the school was treating it like just one more kid.

Students were snapped at constantly, and one little girl came in using all the courage she could to ask a simple question, and she was told " the counselors are busy and they don't have time for you now.. you have to come back"-- I was right there.. I ran after her and asked her what it was that she wanted. it was a simple request, and I was able to take care of it then and there.

I offered to help one student on a one-on-one basis who had no computer at home. He had no clue how to navigate one of the one line college systems to do a college application. I spent about an hour with him one morning, and told that that is not how to do it. they give out the information and it is up to the students or parents to get it.

One mother asked how to get her 10th daughter into college, that the counselor told her to just go to the local community college. I was not allowed to say anything, but there are a lot of options, the local community college is just one option.

I shared my experience with my class and professor. The professor told me to ignore most of it as it was a big political move, and while unfortunate,

It was mind boggling. What do students or parents do who need a little more help? The other day I got a call from a single mother who had gotten her child into college, but needed help with financial aid... "I listened to her story, but had to tell her "its too late to help you. but I can do it for next year".

Many High School counselors and teachers who have the everyday "normal" child to work with have sharp sharp tongues, and they really do not stop to consider the impact of those actions or words on others. They believe they have to be blunt and very frank to make their point heard. In this matter of Akian Chaifetz, it was like he was not even a person.

There are those who work with "special needs" students, those with ADD, ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, and physical issues. Most of these teachers, aides and others who work with these students are very special in their own right, and this story is about a few. Unfortunately, there are a few who are on the "frank and blunt" side of things and have specifics on how to deal with situations not taking into account their impact.   Parents never know, and kids because of their limited abilities to express themselves on an articulate level, hope to maybe convey what they want to say, but most of the time, suffer with it. I know I had to deal with a situation I could not understand, and when I finally got it, it was too late to correct the damage done. I had to modify my approach to create the successful outcome.

The sad part of all of this is that the end result the parents feel or are told that their child not going to be able to go off to a college and university and they should consider other options. This is a "MYTH" and totally unfounded. There are colleges and universities across America where students with learning differences can do, and do quiet well too.

Parents lose out on financial aid opportunities cause they "just did not know" and those with special needs have to forgo a college or a university education if their parents are not pro active because they think there is nothing else they can do, and nothing can be farther from the truth.

Today. in the Huttington Post, this story came up about a young child with special needs and learning differences. He is not dumb or retarded, he just processes the information a little differently than others. Routinely, this is a quiet child, but in the classroom his teachers advocate him as "violent, a disruption, and out of control".

What caught my eye was his father's reply,    Akian Chaifetz' father wired him to an audio system before school so he could listen in on a day's activities so he could listen in as to what was going on in the classroom, and he was shocked in what he heard.

I commend this father, but I did something similar once to get to the bottom of an issue. I was glad that he did it.

Children need to be treated with respect, and to be listened to. Children are human and need to be treated as such. I find in my own practice today, that many issues can resolved with active listening. As a result, I want to share this story, because while this is a young students' issue, it goes on in all grades in different fashions. Students and parents need help when applying to college, and while the counselors want to "protect their jobs", it can be damaging to all students, including those with learning issues, and the school personnel should embrace all the wonderful resources available to families instead of telling families they are the be all, end all of school.

Read this full story here: Stuart Chaifetz' Story

BE UNIQUE ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

2012-04-26T11:01:00.002-07:00

When I talk to students, many have a preconceived idea what a student applying to college should and should not be..... and then not really clear at all. I always tell students to be themselves... but that is sometimes hard to do when there is so much resting on their essays.

I just read the story of "Dear Customer", published in the Huffington Post. I am sure that while this boy to whom this article is directed may think it was no big deal, the story is amazing in his own right. This is an event that if this child should consider think about when he puts his pen to paper.

This story is not only about the disrespect of the father who has his own ideas, but to the character of both boys in the story. Something so simple but at the same time so great, is something that colleges do look for when looking at incomimg students.

I am sure that the author of this story hopes to connect with these boys and let them know what she tought. While this is a sweet and touching story, for all of us to read, it is a story that high school students should embrace when thinking about what to write.

Read the story here: Dear Customer

UCLA/RIORDAN's SCHOLAR PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

2012-04-26T10:17:00.003-07:00

When we work with students, we like to have them do as much outside the classroom as in it... as schools DO look at things like this.

Colleges and Universities across America offer programs to high school students as a way to prepare them for what is ahead of them.

The UCLA/RIORDAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM is seeking applicants from any school whose members are in the class of 2014 (Sophomores)and the class of 2015 (Freshmen) for its "Leadership and Career Development" program starting in September, 2012.

The costs for this Saturday program are quite minimal and the program opportunities and networks are well worth the students' time.

Applications are due by June 1 2012. For more details, go to the UCLA Anderson School of Management Website here .UCLA/RIORDAN SCHOLAR PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT CALIFORNIA STUDENTS MIGHT CONSIDER IN THEIR SEARCH

2012-04-18T10:36:00.001-07:00

As we travel around to visit colleges and universities in the U.lS. we run across organizations and businesses who want to promote their own scholarships.

Recently, we learned that Norm's Restaurants have a scholarship program for anyone wanting to go into culinary arts.

You can visit the following websites for more information at:

Norm's Restaurants
Norm's Culinary Scholarship Program

Mc Donald's Scholarships...
Mc' Donald's Scholarships

and The California State PTA will offer Graduating High School Senior Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for volunteer service in the school and community.

California State PTA Scholarships

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Check these out!

PREPARE FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID NOW -- DON'T GET LEFT OUT!

2012-04-17T11:31:00.001-07:00

Summer is fast approaching and as seniors are preparing for the proms and graduation from high school, community college students are looking at their future goals and ambitions, and college graduates may be looking to the next step.

With the budget cuts happening all over the state of California, as well as in other states, the worry that students have now appears to be escalating as we are getting several calls each day on how we can help the families of students who are applying to or have just been accepted into colleges.

The key to the process is PLANING! We can not stress this enough. It is important to start ahead. When you wait till the last minute, mistakes happen. We just received a call from a hysterical father explaining that the financial aid award must be wrong that he just received.( It probably is not-- he just made errors in the app) He wants to know now how his son is going to survive his freshman year.Je wamts to hire us to FIX it. I can feel his pain, but he is not leaving any room for errors, an errors happen. I can't fix it and I am not going to take his hard earned dollars to just take it.

While we have a couple of tricks up our selves to help us perhaps assist him, we have no guarantees. Once you cross the threshold of submitting the material, you are kind of at the mercy of others. The most probable outcome is that there is almost nothing we can do at this point-- but we know that they way they calculated the FAFSA is probably where the mistake happened, and it is in those errs that the sumes are calculated. This family waited too long.

High School and Community College Counselors are very well trained but they are so busy with the volume of students they have to attend to that with all that they have to do that they don't always have enough time to assist those who really need help. Consequently, the student then falls through the cracks believing that they have to follow a prescribed program when in fact there may be better options for them to deal with their goals and for less money.

Another boy who has been accepted to the college of his choice is just learning the financial aid forms may have been filled out wrong. His family may have to pay the full tuition, when in fact on the surface of it all they really qualify for full aid. It is too late for us to change things, but had we worked with them earlier, we could have gotten a better outcome on things. We have to wait for next year now.

A girl is still in the local Community College and is of the belief that she has to graduate from the college in order to transfer to a 4 year school.... and is at her breaking point. She would love a BA, but thinks she needs to quit to go to work. She is now willing to settle for far less because she has not been properly guided. She has spent 4 years in a community college, and now is about 2-3 years behind her peers.

Worse I meet two boys who have an impressive list of schools to apply to in the fall, but they dont have SAT or ACT scores, and if they mess up on the last try.. they might lost their chance to get into the school.. It is these mistakes that can cost a student and their family.

These are all true stories, and we hear the same things EVERY year Most people when we tell them what we do, don't feel it is important to work with someone at the time, and feel that they can do it. However, this is a myth, unless the studentis overly bright. It is when the college says NO, or some other ~~catastrophy~~ happens that they find us, and then need us to fix the mess. There is no fixing it, it is just about starting over on the right step.

High School and Community College Counselors are well trained, but that training is often over taken by heavy work loads they can not keep up with through no fault of their own. With heavy budget cuts and demand of their time, they are not allowed to keep up with the newest developments by attending national events, so they are completely out of touch with what new approaches the colleges will be taking for the coming year.

It is heartbreaking to see people at this point realize Mistake # 1 has been made, and now it is going to cost "x" # of thousands of dollars.... and then we hear, "should of, would of, could of" and it is just too late!

Don't be left out. Contact us to see how we can assist you. We offer a FREE 1/2 hour consultation, and we work ahead so that you are ready for the BIG year so that you can enjoy this transitional year, keep your sanity, and transition as easily as possible.

Many people think that hiring a college consultant will be expensive. Well, we are not cheap, but we can save you thousands more than what we would charged. By assisting you in avoiding all your mistakes will be higher than our fees. We are parents ourselves, and we really understand what you are going through and some of the understated pit falls not publicized.

We will offer you a FREE 1/2 hour consultation so that you can test drive our services and see if they are right for you. The response we get is "OH WOW, you can do that?"

Learn how we can save you money, how we can steer you to college success, and how we can turn your lives around for the better, and still keep it all in tack.

We care about what and how we do what we do. We will work with you from wherever your "start point" is not some perceived idea of where it should be! Check us out. We are signing up Junior ( class of 2013) now! We are working with Community College transfers or those who are seeking direction, and to those who are considering graduate school and need a sounding board. What ever you need, we probably have a program for you.

check out our website: THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT, Inc.

BE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE APPS IN THE FALL, SIGN UP FOR THE "APPLICA-PHOBIA BOOT CAMP" THIS SUMMER!

2012-03-10T16:31:00.002-08:00

The College Admissions Consultant, Inc. is going to put on a total of four (4) college admission "APPLICA-PHOBIA BOOT CAMP"® workshops in Southern California this summer starting the week of July 9th. These boot camps will run through August 27th. If you are looking to prepare for applications, get an idea of what schools are right for you, and make a head start on your applications, THIS IS FOR YOU!.

Space is limited, so don't let too much time pass.

The 5 day program will include:

Working one-on-one and in small groups to complete the Common /UC/CSU Applications,

Preparing essays that can be used for colleges and universities using our "Applica-Phobia Boot Camp" strategies,

Developing strategies to use on your applications to increase the college acceptance possibilities,

Personalized one-on-one counseling with each student on the college search and the odds at top colleges within their range,

Complete a Brag Sheet summing up their high school awards, activities, and achievements,

and more.

Space is limited so SIGN UP early. The workshops will be held in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and California City, California We are making a special workshop for those in the hi desert cities.

Check out website
THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT, Inc

REMEMBER, if you don't have time this summer to participate in one of our boot camps, we still have our hourly and comprehensive programs to assist you the rest of the year.

STUDENTS PROTEST OVER TUITION HIKES AND CLASS REDUCTION AT CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

2012-03-06T10:01:00.003-08:00

As many states have had to re-evaluate their budgets, so has California taking one of the hardest hits in the country. Over the past decade, tuition in the state overall has seen an increase of 300 %, with tuition doubling over the past five years, to $13,000 for resident undergraduates at UC schools (and private school rates for those out of state); $6,400 at California State University schools, and Community College fees are to $46 per unit by this summer, up from $20 per unit in 2007. (Keep in mind that these numbers do not include room and board, books, fees, etc).

As the world already knows, California Universities are excellent with all 9 undergraduate campuses at the University of California, Stanford, USC, The Claremont Colleges, and others scoring in the top 100 every year by US News. Demand to come to one of these schools each year is world wide; with a 1 in 13 chance of getting into a UC.

Subsequently, high school students today in the state of California are looking to colleges and universities across the country in fear of not being able to get into their own state schools. This thought is now putting pressure on students in other states to elevate their standards because of the shear number of California Students looking to attend college. In addition, all admissions recruiters know what the state of affairs in California is, and they want part of the action. For the past few years California has been large target on their radar, and subsequently, they are visiting the state intensely each year to recruit for their school. Most schools will tell you they have had an increase of 15%- 20% in applications.

Looking at school choices is now putting a greater demand on all students across the country now. Those who thought they had an easier chance of getting into their own state's colleges and universities are now finding the demand is going global with New York and California students pushing to other states.

In addition, many schools are trying to recruit international students. In some cases, while some students think that the reasons they did not get accepted to a certain school is due to racial profiling or other socio-economic reasons; the true reason for them not getting into the schools of their #1 choice is that the admissions officers had their work cut out for them in carving out a new incoming class and that some students assumed that just because they have high graders or strong SAT/ACT scores that it is enough to get accepted, failing to understand that they had to do a lot of creative thought to stand out from the rest of the country or world.

Since January 2012, everything has gone up -- Cable, Phone, Utilities, Food, Gas, etc--- now, so is tuition in California. These tuition hikes are forcing all the public colleges and universities across the board in California to raise not only tuition, but to reduce class size and dismiss classes once needed by some students.

It is easy to see why California Students in colleges and universities today have to worry. In the UCs, a 4-year long education is now taking up to 6 years to now complete, and many students hope they can cope with the luxury of staying in school that long. As I tour the UC campuses periodically I hear this comment often.

Today, tuition hikes in California are raised on average at least once a year with the public College and University levels sometimes being increased as much as twice in just a year.

The protest you see today is because students worried on how they are going to cope, and so their fight to get an education has begun. At the University of California, Santa Cruz, last week, the campus had been shut down by students in protest. Students who have part time jobs to make ends meet face salaries being cut and cost of going to school going up is creating a major gap between the two and they are frustrated.

For those in High School or Community Colleges looking to transfer, note that this is where a good college admissions consultant comes into play, they have the resources to point students toward success being able to help them with financial aid.

Here at The College Admissions Consultant, we are able to work with families to assist them not only in getting in, but staying in.

Minutes ago, World News has just released this article which for those who will be applying to colleges and universities in Fall 2012 should note.

California School Protest on Tuition Hikes and Reduced Classes

ACADEMY MOUNT HOLYOKE IS A RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR GIRLS, GRADES 7-11

2012-02-29T12:31:00.001-08:00

Summer Programs for Teens are a very important as it will lead to helping students define themselves when it comes time to apply to colleges across the country.

The Summer Academy Mount Holyoke (SAMH) is a summer academic program for girls from across the country and around the world. Located on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. This two-week program offers girls in grades 7–11 an opportunity to immerse themselves in a subject they love. Classes include creative arts, veterinary science, fashion design, forensic science, documentary filmmaking, equestrian studies, and leadership and service.

Check this out.

TIPS ON HOW STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE

2012-02-29T10:50:00.005-08:00

Each year, more and more colleges and universities are adjusting their campuses to accommodate students with a diverse array of needs. Unfortunately, students with learning or physical disabilities may have to do a little bit more research and browsing before finding the college that best suits their individual needs.

One question that we constantly are asked is, How do students with disabilites find the right school for them?

As we tell all students, Be your own advocate anduse the your difference in a positive way to separate yourself from the rest.

It seems like those students who are "angular" have a distinct advantage in the college application process, especially amongst highly selective and elite institutions. Athletes, males, females, musicians, leaders, minorities,international students, US students living abroad all have a little advantage depending upon the "current" needs of the specific college or university, which is why a student's research on colleges is so important.

Students with learning or physical differences should regard themselves in this category, because they, too, will bring a slightly different perspective to the academic table as well as to the formation of a community. These students have so much to teach your peers about character, perseverance, flexibility, and patience, and so it is important for these students to evaluate themselves from a positive light, advocate themselves as the glass half full, not half empty.

Secondly, when a students with these issues fall into and finds the right college fit, they will be expected to do all the same work as their counterparts in addition to the extra category of accommodations. Not every campus will address these needs as well as others. All campuses across America are required today by federal mandates to do so, but most will only do the minimal required to meed the state and federal requirements imposed on them. If you are in need of more assistance, they much more work is required to find the right school. One place to start your research is to locate the campuses which will excel in addressing the needs of students with either the learning or physical differences, like your counterparts, visiting the campuses will be very important. Students should try to arrange an overnight stay (preferably with a student who shares your differences), and then shadow that student in a "typical day." on that campus.

Here is a link where you might start the process.-- http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges If you feel overwhelmed, contact our office as we work with students who face these issues, and a trained consultant can make your journey of finding the right school a little less stressful.
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WATCH OUT FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID SCAMS

2012-02-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

After months of worry, college acceptances are going to be soon arriving in mail boxes. Some will say "accepted", some will say "rejected" and some might say "wait listed". If you are accepted to at least one of your top three choices, you don't have a lot to worry about. If you are rejected from schools in your top three, you might want to consider an appeal, and if you are wait listed, you should try to see what you to get into the school in the fall.

Seniors are tired about now, "senioritis" is setting im after all the application stress, as are their families, and to just get that letter of acceptance is such a relief. Don't let your hair down just yet though... we know applying to and getting to college can be a challenge for many students, you need to see it through till you graduate. We know you are excited about what you future holds and you want to take a break.

But wait, there is the financial aid issues that are now going to have to be addresses, and those award letters will be coming as well if you filled your FAFSA and remember your verification by March 2, 2012 ( just make sure you get a proof of mailing or send it certified mail so you have proof of mailing it).

As these letters begin to arrive, so will the college admission and financial aid phone or mail scams running around. The process of getting to your chosen college just gotten a little trickier. Whether you choose a typical brick-and-mortar school or "For Profit schools" * ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_for-profit_universities_and_colleges ) the risk of getting caught up in these scams is just as high.

In order to protect yourself from such things, it’s important to arm yourself with information. To help you, here are some of the most common college admissions scams to look out for.

College Application Fee Scam

This is one of the most popular college application scams. . Students are asked to pay a processing fee on their college application. The truth is it’s rare for colleges and universities to request for any processing fee over the phone since all fees are already declared on their application form. Students are either required to visit the school for payments or send the money directly to the school admission council.

Financial Aid Scam

Both online and offline, there’s no shortage of scams related to financial aid ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_financial_aid_in_the_United_States) These scams entice students with their lucrative offer with several financial benefits that will solve all their school-related financial worries. Here the catch is - students must first pay some fees before you get the aid, or they are sent a letter with a code and number to call. Stay away from this offer at all times, and report these scams to either the US post master or your local police dept)

College Scholarship Scam

Just like what mentioned above, offers of lucrative or free college scholarships that are too good to be true are most likely scams. One of their "modus operandi" is to call up students and say that they won scholarship from some organization. If you’ve never heard or applied in that organization, don’t deal with them because they’re most likely a scam. If you do talk to them, get their name, the organization, the address, and call back number -- they might hang up on you. Beware as they may try to call a second or third time

College Application Redemption Fee Scam

A college application redemption fee ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_fund_fees_and_expenses) is another phone scam that students should be aware of. These scammers sometimes quote legit information to convince you they are from the college and then ask for a processing fee when you decide to avail of it. Keep in mind that schools usually release their usual application fees outright for the student’s benefit. When you ask questions, you will see that they break down.

* We do want to make a comment about for profit schools. I have nothing against them, however, you need to be VERY VERY careful before you sign on, We get a lot of horror stories once the student signs on and is in the program.

1. If the school goes belly up, and it does happen, you are not only out of pocket the money, but there is no paper to go with it either.

2. These schools have "admissions directors", but they are really "sales people". They are not apart of any educational organization, they have no training, and they make promises long enough to get you into the school.

3. These schools will have you fill out financial aid papers like a regular school, and then you find that a parent or other person must CO SIGN...... this should be a BIG RED FLAG. The only person who signs legitimate financial aid papers is the school and the student.. there is no co-signers, unless your parents are taking a loan to cover their contribution share.

4. For profit schools can be more expensive that a 4 year private school, and the degree is on a 4th tier level. You never make enough to compensate yourself on these plans.

SENIORS, COLLEGE TRANSFERS, and THOSE LOOKING TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS... get a college consultant to assist you. We are trained. We know the scams and programs, we visit the schools, and while we all have fees, they are a lot less and can save you thousands of dollars in financial mistakes.

YALE IS TO ARGUE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT THAT RACE MUST BE A FACTOR IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

2012-02-25T21:25:00.001-08:00

"In the 2003 matter of Grutter v. Bollinger, the United States Supreme Court held that colleges and universities could consider race and ethnicity in their admissions decisions. . However, the court on recently moved from that previous position which could ultimately reverse that decision — ending race-based affirmative action policies at Yale and other higher education institutions across the country." reports the Yale Times

Last Tuesday, February 21, 2912, the Supreme Court announce that it would hear Fisher v. University of Texas — a case filed by a white student, Abigail Fisher, who said she was denied admission to the University of Texas’s Austin campus because of her race.

Since the ruling on Grutter v. Bollinger ruling in 2003, education experts said the argument over affirmative action policies at colleges and universities has calmed, but news of the court’s decision to hear another affirmative action case has reignited debate between supporters and opponents of the policy.

To read more on this controversy, go to

http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2012/feb/24/supreme-court-to-rule-on-race-in-college/

TO SENIORS LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

2012-02-25T08:07:00.004-08:00

Many Student who feel that they can not get funds for school because their families make too much money, or at least the government feels they make too much money, should look into EACH school that they are are applying to.

Sometimes within the department where a student is applying to their are scholarships available or within alumni/ae groups and individual alumus cab make some significant donations because they have made far more than they can ever spend and they have the need to give back---------- or perhaps they want to make a bet!

Several years ago, George Lucas, maker of some amazing pictures, and Steven Spielberg . an owner of "Dream Works Pictures" made a met. The loser was to buy the winner'scollege a building -- USC or Cal State Long Beach. Lucas won, so today when you visit USC, you will see the Spielberg School of Television and Film.

This past month, there have been some significant donations. to some of the larger schools, and so we would like to share these stories so seniors who are looking for additional funds to pay for college might have a new place to explore.

Here are some stories about major donations where students should look for scholarships:

Harvard University:

Student organizations receive vital financial support from alumni/ae and private contributors as well as corporate donations each year.

April 27, 2011

John Mork, a USC alumnus and trustee who made a fortune in the oil industry,donates $110 million for USC undergraduate scholarships and says the gift will 'allow the very best kids to get a degree at USC, whether they can afford it or not.'

February 14, 2012

'Simpsons" creator, Matt Groening has donated $500,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles' (UCLA) School of Theatre, Film and Television to enable professionals to teach students in the educational facility's animation program.

Check out the school you select for additional financial aid opportunities!

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2012-02-17T13:31:00.000-08:00

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HIGH SCHOLERS SHOULD PLAN THEIR SUMMER NOW!

2012-02-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

Colleges look for kids who are active learners, and for those who spend their free time pursuing fresh intellectual ideas in their academic area.

This summer, students should think about how to not only build on their academi or/scholarly interests, but should go above that benchmark.

Perhaps you are a student who loves research and has a specific science interest that might mean five weeks doing research in a lab, a student who is a taelnted artist who might build a great portfolio in a artist camp.

The key is not the "brand name" of the program (Harvard Summer School or Yale for instance) but rather the way the academic aspect ties into the your own scholarly niche.

Students falsely assume that attending Harvard summer school will help them get into Harvard – it won’t! In fact, these summer programs are huge money makers for top colleges who charge a premium for the name brand of attending don’t even use their own professors to teach the summer courses.

The sad and crazy part of some of these programs is that they accept almost anyone who applies which is not true for all top college level programs—

So the bottom line is this.... follow your dreams, goals, and talents, and do something this summer to enrich your life that you enjoy. You don't know what will come out of it, and in the end, the generic stuff you do might win out.

WHY SAT OR ACT PREP IS NECESSARY

2012-02-06T11:41:00.000-08:00

One of the most misunderstood philosophies that produce anxiety ridden fear in many parents is the thinking they completely understand the SAT or ACT testing process; assuming that their children are smart and therefore will do well on standardized tests. While many students do well, and indeed do so without assistance, the truth is that even the most brilliant students might not have the ability to "crack the SAT code" The test has been designed it appears to trip up kids with their way of designing the questions.

We recommend that you introduce a few sample tests early on to your son or daughter. Let them become detectives and figure out the way questions are formatted, the rhythm of the test, etc.... Rather than memorize 500 new vocabulary words, for instance, they would be much better off simply taking practice tests at home.

When we work with students, we work to put them in SAT or ACT prep programs that will not only work with their pocketbooks, but with the needs of the student.

We are offering a FREE 1/2 hour session to you and your family to allow us a chance to show you how we can help your family navigate the college admissions process, find the schools that fit your situation and goals, along with financial aid.

Our fees are within the industry norm, and a fraction of what the costs of mistakes will cost you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING AP TESTS

2012-01-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

When we begin working with new students on their testing plan and strategy, they are often surprised that AP tests are included; they mistakenly think that AP tests are for college credit only. Actually, AP scores have become important for the purpose of college admission. Not only does taking an AP-level course show colleges that you have taken a challenging course load. By earning scores of 3 or better on the AP’s 1-5 scale on enough exams you earn not only the distinction of an AP Scholar, but it can also assist you when applying for scholarships.. To get more information about this, you can visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/scholarawards.html.

If you are at a school that does not offer AP classes, any high school can order AP tests for students. Y ou must be pro-active and ask your couselors ahead of time. All schools must order the exams by March, so if you are in one of these schools without a program, plan on applying in January or February.

If for some reason your school refuses to order a test for you, you can take AP tests at a neighboring public high school as long as you order them ahead of time. Remember that colleges only see AP tests from the junior year or dates before since the results come back in July and the tests are only offered in May. That means you want to front-load AP tests, taking as many as you can prior to senior year.

Finally, in addition to proving your rigor of course load and giving you a nice honor to add to your Common Application, performing well on AP tests in a specific academic area can back up your honed academic focus. For example, if you want to present yourself as a budding psychologist on your applications, taking AP Statistics and AP Psychology would certainly help to back up that interest.

An article last year in USA Today noted that AP scores of students from around the country are dropping. Despite the fact that students are taking nearly three times as many AP exams as they used to (from 1.1 million in 1999 to 2.9 million in 2009), the failure rate (students scoring a 1 or 2) has risen by over 5% in the same time period.

Nearly half of all students in the United States who take the AP exam are failing – therefore, nearly half of all students in the United States are not gaining even the most elementary level of knowledge necessary to compete at the university level and beyond. This gives you an opportunity to be in the other half of students to show your level of expertise along with rigor of course load.

What’s the average AP score at your high school for specific tests? Find out. Read your high school profile, which is sent with your transcript to colleges when you apply. If you don’t think your AP class is preparing you for the AP test or your school doesn’t even offer AP classes, take matters into your own hands and self-study for the tests. There are plenty of resources available to do so. MIT OpenCourseWare, for instance, offers free online classes in physics, biology and chemistry. (http://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/for-students/). Some additional test prep website resources are CollegeBoard's APCentral, SparkNotes and McGraw-Hill.

If you live in California, UC College Prep offers free self-study AP courses:

http://www.uccp.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=78

Kahn Academy offers no cost AP test prep videos in courses such as Calculus, Biology and Physics. There are AP test prep books galore as well as AP textbooks corresponding to AP classes.

When more and more students are performing poorly on their AP exams, your strong AP scores will help you stand out. The earlier you start preparing for your AP exams and using all of the tools available to you, the more likely it is that your scores will improve the quality of your application.

Some interesting facts about AP Tests:

As of this year, guessing is encouraged if you are unsure of an answer. The quarter-point penalty for a wrong answer has been eliminated, so experts are advising students to play the odds.
Foreign language AP exams are often broken up into a "language" test and a "literature" test. The former tests knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, the latter tests understanding of literary texts (such as Don Quixote for Spanish Literature). The literature tests are considered more difficult and somewhat less common but don’t shy away from them.
Some exams have different levels: Calculus BC is higher than Calculus AB; Computer Science AB is higher than Computer Science A; Physics C is higher than Physics B. If you take the higher level AP, the lower level will usually not count for any additional credit in colleges although you may gain additional grounds for AP award eligibility.
AP Exam Dates: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/cal/cal2.html
You can suppress a low AP test so there is NO risk to taking one you are unsure of. In fact, this past year many of students reported that they were allowed to first SEE their score and THEN cancel it – but in either case, you can suppress a 1 or a 2.

ADMISSIONS HURDLES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2012

2012-01-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

Today, there is an article on the high number of student applications that have been submitted to colleges and universities across America written by a collegian reporter, Marie Jayme. She is talking about the "college" graduation class of 2016, which is today's high school seniors.

It is interesting on what she has found out... it goes along with the numbers we are also getting from our own sources... "Colleges and Universities across America are receiving admissions applications in record breaking numbers, making it more difficult to get it."

This is where a well trained college admissions consultant can come into play. They are able to relieve the stress of high school juniors and seniors as well as their families by showing them specific ways to navigate the system to their own specific needs.

Here is the article, you be the judge~ ~ ~

The University of Richmond’s Office of Undergraduate Admission has received 10,121 applications for entry into the Class of 2016.

Gil Villanueva, dean of admission, said that the number of students who applied for admission this year was the highest number of applicants in the school’s history. These numbers represent a 50 percent increase in applicants since 2007 and a 28 percent increase within the last three years, Villanueva said.

The admissions office is looking to enroll 765 students for the Class of 2016. With 10,121 applicants, this means 13 high school students are competing for one space in the class.

Villanueva said the school had enrolled 270 new students from the fall early-decision pool, and they were reviewing the winter early-decision applications.

A number of factors attract prospective students to Richmond, Villanueva said.
The school’s rising national rankings, its inclusion as a “Best Value” school by guidebooks and magazines and generous financial aid policies appeal to students and families.

Villanueva also attributes the increased number of applications to curricular offerings, the hiring of more faculty and staff, the growth of the university’s endowment and the addition of $70 million worth of new buildings.

There is data to suggest that academic excellence and prestige brings people to the school, Villanueva said. Last year, 89 percent of Richmond students who applied to law schools were accepted, he said. In addition, 81 percent of students who applied to medical school were accepted, where as the national average for acceptance is 47 percent.

In addition, Villanueva personally thinks that success in athletics and other extracurricular activities, such as the men’s basketball team’s journey to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament last year, contributes to the growth in application numbers as well. Smart students are interested in immersing themselves in a fun and vibrant community, Villanueva said.

Despite this shocking rise in applications, the requirements for admission have not been lowered.
“What’s interesting is how the academic quality and demographic composition of the applicant pool has grown along with the increase of applications,” Villanueva said. He said that with each new class come more talented and diverse students who recognize the university as a match for their academic and co-curricular interests.

Villanueva said that it was interesting that the retention rates have increased while the classes have become more diverse. There are more first generation college students, more low income students, and 20 percent of students are of color. Currently, Richmond’s retention rate is 93 percent and the intersection of academic quality and diversity affects this high retention rate, Villanueva said.
The admissions representatives have worked hard to visit many different places to get University of Richmond’s name out and to contribute to the increase of applications.

Villanueva said representatives have been all across the country and even across the world except for the Middle East, where they hope to visit this Spring. The Office of Admission has also formed strategic partnerships with various departments on and off-campus to represent the school’s value proposition including the offices of Enrollment Management and University Communications, said Villanueva.

It is not just the admission representatives who market the school, but also those who have a personal connection to the university such as students, faculty, and alumni. The facts and statistics about Richmond are on the Internet, so what most visitors are interested in are what makes Richmond amazing on a personal level, said Villanueva. The individual stories, everyday experiences, and first-hand knowledge of the school are great marketing tools.

Evan Lund, 16, and Joseph Norris, 16, are both juniors at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, M.D. They said that while their parents were the driving force that got them to visit the school, the dining hall and architecture was intriguing. Norris’ mother said that she knew the University of Richmond has a good reputation. She also mentioned that James Narduzzi, Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, told her more about the school that impressed her and her son.
Taylor Durland, a Student Admission Representative, said that the tour groups have been getting increasingly larger since the first time gave a tour in January 2010. Joey Greener, another student representative, agrees. He said the groups used to comprise three or four families and now the number of visitors is up to five to eight families per group. In 2010, around 21,000 visitors went through the admissions office and this past year, 24,000 visitors have seen the campus and attended information sessions, said Villanueva.

“Richmond is the best of both worlds; a small school community with big school experiences,” said Greener. He said that prospective students decide to visit because they recognize that they can’t get these advantages at other places.

COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS IN LOS ANGELES & HI DESERT COMMUNITIES

2012-01-18T13:15:00.000-08:00

THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT is proud to announce that it will be offering several "ADMISSIONS BOOT CAMPtm" workshops this summer for students who live in the Los Angeles and for those who live in the high desert community between Palmdale and and Ridgecrest.

Groups are limited to 25 students per group, and the sessions will run 4 days each.

If you are interested in getting some assistance on how to select a college, brag sheet and essays, interviews, SAT and ACT, early action and early decisions.. yes or no, you will learn it all here.

Call our offices for additional information if you are interested at (310) 883-8705 or visit our website at www.thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com We are also signing up those who are looking for independent guidance now!

DO YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THE SAT OR ACT NOW?

2012-01-12T12:11:00.000-08:00

If you are a student who needs to take or re-take the ACT or SAT, you can sign up for it from here.

Many SAT prep classes are happening right now. Palisades High in Pacific Palisades has a weekend long prep class the weekend of January 21 & 22.

Sign up now for your spot!

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EARLY ADMISSIONS DEFERRAL LETTERS, DID YOU GET ONE?

2012-01-12T11:29:00.000-08:00

There is some confusion from students and their families who had their applications "deferred" in the early round and unclear about what to do going forward. If you are a senior with this problem here is a deferral plan we on how to appraoch these issues beginning in December when students hear from early admissions colleges and universities.

If you have been deferred from your early school, take a deep breath and take action as you must be proactive. If you simply do nothing, chances are you will not get in.

Here is a plan of action you can take.:

January

Focus on your grades! The biggest reason for a deferral is mediocre grades senior fall – cut out your extras and focus on GRADES. All A’s will help.
Retake the SAT or SAT Subject Tests on January 28th if that was a problem area (you can always go standby if you’ve not yet registered). If you don’t do better, just don’t send the new scores and no one will see them. If you do better, RUSH them to all your schools.
Are there any awards or competitions awards or competitions you can enter or have won and not yet reported to the college? Any concrete accomplishment will be brought up down the line.
Have you followed up with any professors at the college that you had spoken to? Let them know your plight and enlist their help.
Call (or email) the admissions office a few days after you receive the deferral letter and speak with your admissions officer – the person who covers your area or who you interviewed with or if you are a minority student, the minority representative. Tell him or her how disappointed you are, how much you like the school, and ask what else you can do. LISTEN to any clues he or she might give you in the conversation. It’s important YOU make this call NOT your parents. We had one student discover that by not visiting her early school she was at a disadvantage. She immediately made plans to visit.
Ask your guidance counselor to call both to support you, and to find out anything about WHY – any missing items? Tough year? Huge rise in applicants? School support is critical.
Ask a senior year teacher to write you a letter of support.
If you happen to know the headmaster/principal of your current school well, you can ask him/her to call or write on your behalf.

February

By the last week in February, you want to write a “deferral letter” stressing the following info:

Anything NEW -- grades, scores, awards, prizes, etc... -- Since my deferral, I ... (Don’t waste space with insignificant achievements as that would only weaken your case.)
Have your school send your updated transcript including all new grades.
Any interesting extracurricular additions, achievements, etc...
Anything else that is interesting you didn't mention elsewhere.
An impassioned paragraph on WHY the school is still your first choice - summarize and stress WHAT YOU WOULD ADD to the college campus.
Don’t forget to use the heading you used on all of your essays which includes your DOB, Name, High School and last 4 digits of your SS # (ie: xxx-xx-1234).

March

In early March, CALL again and speak to your regional admissions officer to touch base, ask if he/she got the letter, stress how it’s your first choice, and mention a few notable accomplishments (I pulled my grades up to all A’s and had the best quarter of my high school career…). You can email if they do not accept calls.

Some final advice:

If you have any strings to pull, now is the time to pull them.
While we want you to advocate for yourself, don’t become a pest. You don’t want to stalk the admission office.
Don’t let this deferral erode your confidence. Keep focused and remember that the odds these past few years have been at all time lows and you stood out enough not to be rejected.

If you need assistance, please contact us. www.thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com

JANUARY MEANS FINANCIAL AID AND "TIME FOR FAFSA"

2012-01-08T13:44:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I hope your holiday break was filled with happy memories and lots of relaxation.

The start of the new year means one thing: "It's time to file the FAFSA!"

If you are looking for financial aid, this is your chance to qualify for need-based loans and grants. While we encourage families to start entertaining financial aid questions early on, the FAFSA is the start of the whole process and all colleges and universities will require it.

The FAFSA is a form to be completed by the family and it is renewable every year. Everyone should apply, even if your family makes $400,000 per year. You may be eligible for some type of aid.

Here are a few things to remember about filing:

FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This means that it is FREE to file. You can access the forms by heading to the following website: www.fafsa.gov
The deadline to file is February 15th. For the best possible financial aid package, filing by this date is highly recommended. It is done on a first come basis, and it must be filled out correctly or it will be kicked back to you.
You will need to obtain the school codes in order to file.
You must be accepted into school before the college or university can award your financial aid.

As always, if you have any questions about the application process or the FAFSA filing process, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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YALE IS TO ARGUE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT THAT RACE MUST BE A FACTOR IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

TO SENIORS LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Harvard University:

Student organizations receive vital financial support from alumni/ae and private contributors as well as corporate donations each year.

April 27, 2011

John Mork, a USC alumnus and trustee who made a fortune in the oil industry,donates $110 million for USC undergraduate scholarships and says the gift will 'allow the very best kids to get a degree at USC, whether they can afford it or not.'

February 14, 2012

'Simpsons" creator, Matt Groening has donated $500,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles' (UCLA) School of Theatre, Film and Television to enable professionals to teach students in the educational facility's animation program.

LATE SPRING SAT/ACT TEST DATES, REGISTER NOW!

HIGH SCHOLERS SHOULD PLAN THEIR SUMMER NOW!

WHY SAT OR ACT PREP IS NECESSARY

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING AP TESTS

ADMISSIONS HURDLES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2012

COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS IN LOS ANGELES & HI DESERT COMMUNITIES

DO YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THE SAT OR ACT NOW?

EARLY ADMISSIONS DEFERRAL LETTERS, DID YOU GET ONE?

JANUARY MEANS FINANCIAL AID AND "TIME FOR FAFSA"

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