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Extracurricular Activities – What Do Colleges Look For?

Extracurricular activities – what do colleges look for? This question gets asked a lot by students and their parents as they look towards the college application process. Let’s start with a “memory jogger” of different activities and awards to list, then talk about what makes for an impressive list of Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 4 years4 years ago
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Prepare for College Application Time

If you have a rising high school senior, summer is when you should start to prepare for college application time.  Before you know it, senior year will be starting and classes, activities and college applications will be in full swing.  While your student has a little more free time to focus, make Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 7 years5 years ago
College Search

Transition Time in the College Search Process

May 1, National Decision Day, has just passed.  That causes a transition time in the college search process.  High school seniors drop out of the process.  They have finished the college search and college selection.  They are on their way to a new phase in their lives and are focused on Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 8 years ago
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What Do College Admissions Offices Look for in Applicants?

In your college search, wouldn’t it be nice to have a better idea of what a college is looking for from its applicants before you apply?  As far as overall industry-wide information, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) publishes a yearly State of College Admission report.  In their 2012 report, Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 10 years ago
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