Berks County Regional College Fair presented by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counselors (PACAC)
When: Monday October 25th
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Albright College
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
An Excellent College Reference Book
One of my favorite college guides is the
"Fiske Guide to Colleges"by Edward B. Fiske
This guide gives you the culture of the different colleges. What is it like on campus? What type of students will you find? How do professors interact with students? What are the schools strongest programs? What are the overlap schools? In addition there are comments from students who attend. Check it out!
"Fiske Guide to Colleges"by Edward B. Fiske
This guide gives you the culture of the different colleges. What is it like on campus? What type of students will you find? How do professors interact with students? What are the schools strongest programs? What are the overlap schools? In addition there are comments from students who attend. Check it out!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Reminder of Free College and Financial Aid Workshops
September 14th 7pm
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
610 921 0624
September 25th 2pm
Borders Books
Wyomissing, PA
Jewish Cultural Center
1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125
Wyomissing, PA
610 921 0624
September 25th 2pm
Borders Books
Wyomissing, PA
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
College Pays!
In 2009 College graduates earned 64% more than high school graduates!
Over an individual’s working life (45 yrs,) College Graduates (BA/BS) make 80% more than high school graduates!
In 2009 Advanced degree graduates earned 100% more than high school graduates and 30% more than College Graduates!
Over an individual’s working life (45 yrs,) College Graduates (BA/BS) make 80% more than high school graduates!
In 2009 Advanced degree graduates earned 100% more than high school graduates and 30% more than College Graduates!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Article on Steps to College
Check out my article on Steps to your best college choices in the online magazine Parents Source.
www.parentssource.com
www.parentssource.com
Friday, August 20, 2010
College Search Websites
www.collegeboard.com
www.ucan-network.org
www.insidecollege.com
www.unigo.com
www.ucan-network.org
www.insidecollege.com
www.unigo.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Developing a list of good college matches
* The Big question is not how will a college choose me, but how will I choose
the right college
* “Good College” means nothing if it is not a good fit for you.
* There is more then One College that is a good match for each student.
* It is more important for a school to offer a student the opportunities to let them shine rather than letting the school shine for them.
* Only 100 schools and certain majors are highly selective
the right college
* “Good College” means nothing if it is not a good fit for you.
* There is more then One College that is a good match for each student.
* It is more important for a school to offer a student the opportunities to let them shine rather than letting the school shine for them.
* Only 100 schools and certain majors are highly selective
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Where Do Students get Financial Aid? Note the percentages!
Federal Loans - 44%, Federal Grants - 13%, Colleges - 19%, State Grants - 6%,
Tax Relief - 6%, Military - 4%, Employment - 4%, Private Scholarships - 4%
Tax Relief - 6%, Military - 4%, Employment - 4%, Private Scholarships - 4%
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Free College and Financial Aid Workshop update
If you are interested in the free workshop at Huntington Learning Center on September 11th, please register with the Huntington Learning Center by calling 610 373 5821.
Who should attend: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in high school with their parent(s)
Who should attend: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in high school with their parent(s)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Fall Test Schedules
Test Date Registration Deadine
SAT
!0/09 SAT & Subject Tests 09/10
11/06 SAT & Subject Tests 10/08
12/04 SAT & Subject Tests 11/05
ACT
09/11 ACT with Writing 08/06
10/23 ACT with Writing 09/17
12/11 ACT with Writing 11/05
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Write your college essay this summer
Seniors in high school, summer is the perfect time to write your college essay before the fall rush. The essay is the hardest but one of the most important parts of your college application. It is your special voice and can tip the scales for you. When writing be creative - "Show Don't Tell" Write about experiences that have made you grow. Admissions staff read many essays - wake them up with yours.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Free College Admissions and Financial Aid Workshops
September 11,2010 1:30pm at Huntington Learning Center
788 Commerce Drive,Village Square, Wyomissing, PA
College Avenues and Huntington Learning Center will co-sponsor a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process and on preparing for the SAT and ACT.
September 25, 2010 2:00pm at Borders Books
1075 Woodland Road, Reading, PA
College Avenues will have a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process.
788 Commerce Drive,Village Square, Wyomissing, PA
College Avenues and Huntington Learning Center will co-sponsor a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process and on preparing for the SAT and ACT.
September 25, 2010 2:00pm at Borders Books
1075 Woodland Road, Reading, PA
College Avenues will have a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process.
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