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Sophomore Parents: Getting Your Teen College-Ready

Sophomore Parents: Getting Your Teen College-Ready

By Solomon Team / 09/17/2018

If you’re a parent of a high school sophomore, you may be thinking you have plenty of time before the college process gets into full gear. However, sophomore year is not too early to start thinking about college. There are several ways you can put your sophomore on the path to success and get them…

Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

By Solomon Team / 09/11/2018

As a college prospect, you’ve probably have been told to start looking at colleges. But what does that mean? That sage advice may sound wonderful but it’s an overwhelming task with very little guidance. To begin the school search, you have to have a sense of what types of institutions you can envision yourself being…

Plan to convey Demonstrated Interest

Plan to convey Demonstrated Interest

By Solomon Team / 08/30/2018

The importance of demonstrated interest in college admissions is currently under debate. Some colleges and universities put more weight on demonstrated interest than others with some eliminating it all together. Given the complex admissions environment, it is essential as a prospective applicant to plan and prepare for the range of colleges to which you will…

Juniors –– Plan Now, Relax Later

Juniors –– Plan Now, Relax Later

By Solomon Team / 08/22/2018

For most high school students, junior year is a crucial juncture. It’s during the eleventh grade that most students will experience their most challenging schedule and coursework to date. What’s more, kicking off the second half of high school means beginning the march into the college admissions process. Or at least that’s how it should…

The Importance of Campus Visits

The Importance of Campus Visits

By Solomon Team / 04/06/2018

College visits are an important component of your college search process. It’s an opportunity to experience first hand what it feels like to be on campus. The vibe you’ll get from each visit helps to shape your college list and perhaps helps identify and solidify your Restrictive Early Action or Early Decision schools. So, don’t…

How to Withdraw a College Application

Choosing the Best College for Computer Science and Engineering (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 04/13/2016

The demand for college graduates with computer science and engineering degrees is high with blue chip technology companies often paying students six figure salaries straight out of college. Although majoring in computer science and engineering can give you a huge advantage in the job market, high school students are often bombarded with misinformation regarding how…

Choosing the Best College for Premeds (Webinar) | Medical-school-banner-4

Choosing the Best College for Premeds (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 03/29/2016

Being admitted into medical school is harder than ever, with average acceptance rates at allopathic medical schools hovering between 3% to 4%. Because of the fierce competition to earn a seat in medical school, it is important to select the undergraduate college one attends carefully in order to maximize one’s medical school admission chances. Watch…

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How to Get Accepted by UC Berkeley and UCLA (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 03/23/2016

Being admitted into UC Berkeley or UCLA is harder than ever. Admission rates are lower than ever and the number of applicants keeps rising every year. Watch the webinar to learn how to navigate the UC Berkeley and UCLA Admissions Process. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel

Cornell-University

How to Get Accepted by Cornell University (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 01/18/2016

Admission rates at Cornell University have dropped from 31.0% in 2005 to 14.0% in 2014. Watch the webinar and learn how to navigate the Cornell University Admissions Process (including that of Cornell Engineering), position your application, and improve your candidacy. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel

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Three Tips for College Transfer Applicants (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 12/29/2015

Transferring to an elite college is no easy task. Average transfer admission rates are several times lower than regular admission rates and at many top colleges are lower than Harvard’s regular admission rate. Watch the webinar to learn the intricacies of the Transfer Admissions Process. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel