It's acceptance time for Cal States and UCs. Here are some tips to guide you through the decision making and readiness process to attend a campus in the fall.
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Spring is the time of year when many juniors and their parents start visiting prospective colleges. This is the ideal time of year to visit colleges as they are still in session and you can see authentic college life. By doing an official visit, you also let the colleges know you are serious about the possibility of attending—this is so key for competitive colleges which now value demonstrated interest as a major component of the admissions process.
Tips for a Successful College Visit
You do not need to spend money to help your teens plan a powerful summer to help them develop as individuals and as strong college applicants. I present some tips for making free summer plans along with examples of what real teens have done to make their summers meaningful.
Rich Summer Plans that are Free
Transfer student applications are much more complex than high school applications. Read these tips to make sure you are on track to transfer for fall 2012. You must keep track of each requirement and make sure everything is submitted correctly.
January Transfer Tips for Students Planning to Transfer Fall 2012
Happy holidays. December goes by so quickly, so please help kids with their college and scholarship applications. There is still so much we can do to help these amazing kids.
December College Readiness Tips for Teachers and Lay College Counselor
Congratulations for getting accepted Early Decision (ED) to the top college of your choice. You deserve knowing that you have found your match college so early. YET, every year I work with students who lose their ED spot, because they enter what I term the “black hole of senior year.”Students: Truly, keep working hard. Mild senioritis is normal. Extreme is not. Enjoy your summer after graduation. Stay committed to high school.Parents: You need to keep a keener eye on your Early Decision child than ever before. Contact the school once a month to keep track. Contact teachers and ask for any notifications of lower grades or conduct.