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In this episode, our counselors delve into athletic recruitment and what students should do to prepare. The key players for athletic recruitment are: the student athlete, parents, counselors and coaches. A few general things that student athletes should do first before considering athletic recruitment are: Find your academic fit: Talk to counselor/college counselor (always first priority) Check athletic fit: Meet with your coach (high school, club, etc.) Check out the rest: S

Why are college tours important? Colleges are becoming more interested in Informed Interest and Demonstrated Interest. Informed Interest: How well a student knows a college and how he or she plans to contribute to the campus environment. Show informed interest through compelling supplemental essays and interviews. Review your research over the summer that went into building your college list and get a head start on your essays. Demonstrated Interest: A college’s gauge of how

Choosing colleges can be tricky and confusing. In this episode, we delve into how to choose your colleges, what type of colleges there are, and other unique advice! A few of the questions we answer in this episode are: Introduction to Colleges: UC Schools, Public Schools (State Schools), Regional Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Research Universities, International Schools How do I make my college list? How many do I apply to? What are some things that I should take into

There are 2 types of essays: Personal Statements (main essay) and Supplemental Essays (the essays that each college will ask for separately). College essays are an excellent way (and one of the only ways besides teacher recs) to provide additional insight to your characteristics, personality and overall strengths. It is absolutely an opportunity to share your life story. In this episode, we will delve into college essays in detail and provide general tips on the UCs, Common A

Tune in to this episode as we recap on Season 1’s biggest tips, tricks, and advice for high school students. We cover the following topics: GPA Standardized Tests Extracurricular Activities Summer Activities Teacher Recommendations Interviews Common Application UC Application And more…! iTunes: CLICK HERE Podomatic: CLICK HERE