The College Spy
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College admissions expert—“spying” on colleges & sharing what I learn. Helping families navigate #collegeadmissions with ease & excitement. We know college.
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Visual students and artists will learn a lot about what they want in a college if they draw a picture of themselves on campus. Include lots of detail!
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A short flight could be a lot better than a long drive. #collegesearch #collegeprep #collegeadmissions
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Students who attend women's colleges are expected to do great things. So, they do.
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Listen to: 'Is an A in a Harder Class Better than a B in an Easier Class?' here:
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Parents ask me all the time if a self-guided college tour is 'good enough.' It isn't. Attend the info session and take the real tour if you can.
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How can you tell if a college has a friendly student body? Go visit. Park yourself on a bench or in the dining hall and watch how the kids greet each other.
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If you know why you want to attend college and what you hope to gain from the experience, then you are well on your way to choosing a college that best meets your needs and preferences.
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Knowing your college major simplifies the process of applying to college. Choosing your college major before you are ready, however, complicates BEING in college.
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Listen to: 'Is an A in a Harder Class Better than a B in an Easier Class?' here:
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#college prep #college #highschool
Students must be taught to self advocate—to know when to follow the rules and when to ask the people in charge to make an exception.
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College rankings are great for ideas of colleges you haven’t thought of before but they are useless in determining which college will best fit your #student and thus provide her with the best education.
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A short flight could be a lot better than a long drive!
#collegesearch #collegeprep #collegeadmissions
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