Friday, April 13, 2012
All kinds of rankings out there....
Check out this article ranking colleges based on graduates life long projected earnings.....http://www.businessinsider.com/best-value-colleges-2012-4
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Where will your roommate come from?
This cool interactive report from the Chronicle of Higher Education on "Where Do The Freshmen Come From" is so much fun! Pick a college and guess what percentage are from in-state. It's a great way to learn about geographic diversity on college campuses around the country.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
What are the most important components of the application?
It depends on where you apply.
College admissions offices differ in the components that are most important. All colleges will take a close review of a student's transcript noting the rigor of the courses taken in the 5 core subjects and the progression of marks earned. Many will also review the SAT, ACT, and/or SAT Subject Tests or AP exams. However, a growing number of colleges will review applicants without testing thus enabling the readers to focus on other aspects of the application including the essay(s), resume of activities, and letters of recommendations. For the most highly selective colleges, these factors will "get you to the starting line" and it's the distinguishing features that wil make the difference (noteworthy talents, accomplishments, leadership, connections to the college - the "it" factor - that helps an applicant stand apart).
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Do's and Don'ts of the College Essay
I'll be sharing tips from time to time on the blog....since this is the feverish time for college essay writing for seniors - this one's for them:
Write from the heart
College admission readers are very busy folks. Many read thousands of essays in a couple of months, so keep your audience in mind. Don’t write what you think they want to hear, write what you care about in a way that no one else could. It’s not so much what you write about, but how you write about it. The most insignificant occurrence can be communicated in an extraordinary way – if it’s meaningful to the person who experienced it. Keep your writing specific with descriptions that brings the reader into your life. Draw the reader in so that they want to know more. The best college essays leave the reader wanting to meet you!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Free College Seminar - Getting Started and PSAT Prep
College Counseling and Princeton Review Offering
Free Seminar with PSAT Prep
The Friends of the Palmetto Branch Library are sponsoring a Free College Counseling Seminar for area college-bound students and their parents on Saturday, September 10th from 9-11:30am. Finding the right college, getting in and affording college are on the minds of most high school students and their parents. This Free Workshop is designed for 10th and 11th grade students gearing up for the October PSAT.
Robin Groelle, an area expert in college advising, will offer attendees tips for everything from how to begin your college search, where to go for financial assistance, how to increase the odds of admission, to tips on improving test scores. Elaina Clark from the Princeton Review will cover specific advice for scoring your best on the October PSAT.
To register call the library at 941-722-3333 or email The Palmetto Branch Library is located at 923 6th Street West, in Palmetto. For more information, please call the library or on www.collegecounselling.com.
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