LOOKING AHEAD: CLASS OF 2023 & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Most of us are still trying to make sense of the Class of 2022 admissions results. Based on what we’ve figured out so far, here are a few key points to keep in mind as the Class of 2023 approaches the upcoming application season: Grades Matter –… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 68
EXPLORING THE COST OF COLLEGE There are two key terms to know as you start exploring the cost of college. The first is Cost of Attendance (COA). By law, colleges are required to have an official COA, which is the estimate of what it costs to attend their institution for one academic school year. It usually… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 67
COLLEGE: IT'S NOT WHERE YOU GO. IT'S WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU GET THERE. Admissions decisions for the Class of 2022 are coming fast and furious. Some students are elated, while others are certainly disappointed. It’s been a particularly brutal year for those students exploring big dreams. Test-optional policies have driven up applications at the… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 66
GREAT ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS To stay on top of trends in college admissions, I read a lot of blogs and listen to a variety of podcasts. Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, is one of my favorites to follow. As so often happens, Clark was recently asked about what colleges… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 65
BECAUSE YOU ARE ALREADY FEELING OVERWHELMED! 🔹 Standardized tests 🔹 GPA 🔹 Resume 🔹 Activities 🔹 In-state 🔹 Out-of-state 🔹 Public 🔹 Private 🔹 Applications 🔹 Deadlines 🔹 Supplemental requirements 🔹 Tuition 🔹 Room & Board 🔹 Other fees 🔹 Scholarships 🔹 When? 🔹 Where? 🔹 How? There’s a lot to consider. And sifting through… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 64
BECAUSE OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ATTAINABLE. ⭐ First in your family to go to college? ⭐ Majoring in aviation? ⭐ US Government fanatic? ⭐ Like to debate? ⭐ Want to study abroad? ⭐ Made a difference in your community? There are thousands of scholarships available nationwide. And hundreds of thousands of dollars go unclaimed each year. … Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 63
BECAUSE FINDING MONEY AT YOUR CHOSEN COLLEGE CAN BE TRICKY. Common questions about college finances: 🔶 Aren’t some scholarships automatically awarded? 🔶 But wait - are there other scholarships that require a separate application? 🔶 Can I qualify for both merit-based and need-based aid? 🔶 Are scholarships stackable? 🔶 How are outside scholarships applied to… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 62
BECAUSE APPLYING TO COLLEGE IS AN EXHAUSTING PROCESS. There are so many things to do - Résumé. Lists of Honors and Activities. Personal Essays. Supplemental Essays. Letters of Recommendation. There are so many things to contemplate - College list. Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision. Test-Optional. FAFSA. CSS Profile. And always - Deadlines. Deadlines. Deadlines. Every… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 61
BECAUSE CREATING A COLLEGE LIST REQUIRES SOME BASIC INFO. The search begins with a draft of dream colleges. Narrowing those dreams to a manageable list requires some basic information: 🔹 Location🔹 Distance from Home 🔹 Size 🔹 Cost🔹 Degree programs Then, there are other aspects to consider:🔹 Leadership Opportunities🔹 Clubs🔹 Greek Life🔹 Religious Opportunities🔹 Study Abroad🔹 Research… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 60
BECAUSE BUILDING A HIGH SCHOOL RESUME IS A FIRST BIG STEP. Academics. Honors. Activities. Community Service. Standardized tests. Work Experience. How much of each? How many of each? If you have more of one, is it okay to have less of another? Building a high school resume is a big part of what we do at Scout College Consulting.… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 59
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