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Notebook
Over the years, I have learned quite a bit about college admissions and teaching writing, but most of it rattled around in my head unless a specific occasion surfaced for me to share. Recently I decided to make such "wisdom" more accessible to my clients and others as well as create a record for myself. These texts cover a range of issues relating to college admission, writing, and teen health and well-being. Enjoy!
- TOPIC
- TIPS FOR THE COLLEGE ESSAY
- NEW SAT SCORE-REPORT POLICY
- WHICH COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
- IS APPLYING EARLY FOR YOU?
- TEST OPTIONAL COLLEGE CHOICES
- MODELS FOR ADMISSION
- SUGGESTED READING
Tips for the College Essay
Many students struggle in writing the college essay. Over the years, I have read many books, hoping to find the “perfect” one to assist my students in what can easily become a grueling process.
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New SAT Score-Report Policy
Beginning with the Class of 2010, students will have several options for releasing SAT and Subject Test scores to colleges. This new option, labeled Score Choice by the Collegeboard, was designed to give students more flexibility when reporting scores to colleges. Unfortunately, the new policy is quite complicated and will require additional research by students and parents as to which test reporting option would be appropriate for each college.
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Which College is Right for Me?
With over 3200 colleges in the United States, a student can easily become overwhelmed with selecting the "right" one. The good news is most students can find many colleges that are a good fit. The bad news…well, there really isn’t any bad news. But students must do the footwork to educate themselves about the types of schools and programs available to them.
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Is Applying Early for You?
These days many students apply early to college. But before you make that decision, it’s important to understand your options. Below I outlined the different “early” admission policies, with special attention paid to the types of students who might consider each option. Applying early to college, if done right, may increase your chances for admission, especially to more selective colleges. But before making that decision, educate yourself about your options and develop an admission strategy that suits your individual circumstances.
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Test Optional College Choices
Below is a list of 25 Private Colleges that do not require SAT or ACT Scores for College Admission. Many of these colleges, however, still require students to excel academically in high school and in other areas (athletics, community service, art and drama, ...) as a condition for admission.
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Yes, You Do Have a Choice!
The college admission process has become increasingly stressful over the last few years, creating new levels of anxiety that many students and parents now perceive as "normal". I believe that shifting our perspectives and adopting a new model for approaching the college admissions process can alleviate some of the stress of high school.
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Suggested Reading
I frequently suggest the following books to parents and teens who want to educate themselves about the process of applying to college, to find out about the wide assortment of schools and programs out there, and to best prepare themselves for the transition to college.
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