rjoseph


About rjoseph

I am the creator and visionary behind this site. I want to do everything I can to help students consider college as an option, even when they may be the first in their family to go or may not have the funds at hand. Don't let anyone tell you that you don't have the right or the ability to go to college.

April is college decision month for high school seniors who have until May 1 to decide which college to accept. The brutal process of applying to college and waiting for acceptances is now over. Now, the seniors get to decide which college’s offer of admissions to accept. While many adults and students often get attached to college names, colleges are so much more than their names.

What’s In A Name: Helping Students Accept The Best College ...



March is a busy time for high school juniors and their families. Here are our tips to guide juniors into powerful springtime college readiness. This blog is also a powerpoint you are welcome to share with your friends. http://www.slideshare.net/getmetocollege/2015-spring-college-readiness

March Into College Readiness



Many parents and counselors think students can just visit colleges after they get accepted. That is true for many large public universities as they don't track demonstrated interest. However, campus visits are important to help students visualize their future options. They need an opportunity to connect with college campuses, and springtime college visits will help them decide on their ultimate college lists as well as how to shape their upcoming year. Many college track the visits, and these visits are a great beginning as students may make key contacts. Moreover, this process helps families experience college together. If families can’t go, students can send pictures and notes back home. Please support this vital component of the college application process.

Spring Into Powerful College Visits


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Senior year of high school should be a time for mastery, exploration, and rigor. Colleges want academically inquisitive, passionate, and talented students. Here are some tips to guide seniors through their course selection for senior year.

Spring Into A Strong Senior Year Schedule


This is a time of agonized waiting for many high school seniors. They have submitted their college applications and supporting materials. Now their fate lies in the hands of admissions officers who are busily reading through applications. During this often agonized waiting game, students, families, and schools can use this time wisely. Here are some tips.

Surviving the Winter Waiting Game: Tips for High School Seniors