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Boost Your Business School Application with the Right Extracurriculars
To stand out, it’s important to show that you’re genuinely interested in business, and extracurricular activities are a great way to do that.
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Best Activities for University Applications: What You Should Know
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to choosing extracurricular activities, and your activities help demonstrate who you are beyond the classroom.
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Studying at an English-Speaking University? In Quebec, That May Cost Extra.
English universities in question have legal cases underway and are worried about their future with a significant drop in applications from outside the province and country.
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Florida university to host extremist after DeSantis-led lurch to right
When I speak with university admissions staff, there are concerns about how US politics and education policy will impact international applications moving forward, and the worries are justified.
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Students Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.
If the curtain is pulled back on what is being promoted, it’s sometimes discovered that the involvement the given institution has with the program is either non-existent, or questionable at best.
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The Best High School Courses for a Business Degree
Business programs are popular but getting into a very well-known program, like at NYU, is very challenging. To stand out, it's essential to take the right courses in high school.
Free Parent Info Sessions
College Compass is a monthly webinar series for parents hosted by college counsellor Andrew Warren. In this series, he discusses the college application process and what parents need to know to support their high school student.
October 23, 2024
Application Strategies for the US, UK, and Canada
Having worked with over 600 students applying mainly to these three countries, I will provide expert insight, knowledge, and effective strategy to ensure success. We will look at how and when to apply, common myths and misconceptions, websites commonly used for research, the use of standardized test results in the admission process, and mapping out an effective and manageable overall strategy. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn about the key differences among these three wonderful destinations and how to apply to them while maximizing success!
Register LiveNovember 27, 2024
Supporting Your Teen Through the Stress of College Applications
The application journey can be stressful for a student, and parents too! It is a time of great joy when receiving offers of admission and making plans for the future, but it may also be the first time in life when a young person may experience the sting of rejection from a school they truly hoped to attend. We’ll discuss how to help and encourage your student without being overwhelming, how to let them lead the way with your support, how to choose times to discuss their application progress, and how to keep their stress under control as the process unfolds. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn practical and useful ways to support your student through this life changing journey!
Register LiveDecember 18, 2024
The RD Countdown and Beyond: Application Strategy and Avoiding Pitfalls
The majority of applications to universities in the US and other countries are based on regular decision (RD) deadlines, and much can be done to ensure your child’s success as they prepare to submit these applications. We will discuss important strategy for RD applications and look at various scenarios. Keeping your senior student engaged in their final year of high school and avoiding the dreaded ‘senioritis’ phenomenon is also an important concern as students push towards the end of their high school experience. We will discuss both of the topics in detail and provide links to practical resources & information as well as strategies to help your student stay on track and motivated as they move towards success. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn about these two important topics and how to manage both successfully!
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