The Real Secret of Admissions

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Hi Rhonda! i completely understand your concerns. We got some paid help for my son. Counselors from his school were not very helpful. We received application counseling from http://www.advantagetesting.com/additional-services/application-counseling. It was a paid service that helped my son get into school.

Erica of NY 2:13PM November 29, 2011

YES. NO come to class. admit/no admit
with all the time /money/energy on who can/cannot come to class
College should just give All courses away for FREE FREE FREE
Public colleges like the University of california, michigan, texas and all tax-paid colleges should give all courses away for FREE FREE FREE.
Tax-money, public land, created by the state for the people.

Bill Gates of CA 6:08PM August 14, 2011

I have a soon to be Junior and my head is swimming with all that needs to be done before college and I don't know where to start. There's not alot of help with counselors in high school no matter how many times you visit their office. He plans to attend a state college but like most people we are no longer financially prepared. I know there's grants and financial aid but there's also other things that he needs to do to get those perks. Any suggestions?

Rhonda of TX 9:47AM August 08, 2011

Thanks for putting this into words. My son is a high school junior and is dead set on attending Sewanne.

robert cox of UT 3:44PM May 19, 2011

Being a high school senior and a soon to be applicant to a list of universities stuck on my study board, all I have to say is that your article comes as somewhat of a relief.
:)
I will continue my college search under a new light now.
:)thank you

Sid 9:28AM November 22, 2010

Yes, I remember how I wept for about half an hour when I received that letter (email was not available then) that told me I was rejected from Georgetown University. I had dreamed of going to Georgetown ever since "St. Elmo's Fire" and became an avid basketball fan. I was on the waiting list but had to interview with someone like you (who obviously didn't get me in :)). There was no way I was going to Duke after that. So I "settled" for UC Berkeley. Not only do I cherish that experience and the moments but also the friends that are the ones that last a lifetime.

Cherie Vicera of AZ 5:58PM September 16, 2010

As an educational consultant and college planner, I think you have done a great job of putting college into perspective. I agree with you completely that it isn't the school, but the experiences you have that will really make a difference in your future.

Susie Watts of CO 12:07AM August 19, 2010

As an educational consultant and college planner, I think you have done a great job of
putting college into perspective. I agree with you completely that it isn't the school, but the experiences you have that will really make a difference in your future.

Susie Watts of CO 12:03AM August 19, 2010