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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

Great College Advice

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. How does online college counseling work? It’s normal to be a bit nervous!

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All Is Not Lost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I know some folks continue to think they are too good for community college. Heck, I attended a college prep high school , where suggesting that someone attend community college was an insult. Partner with community colleges to personalize that guidance and get students where they want to go.

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Athletics and Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The main way that we can help prepare athletes for college is to [make them] really good gymnasts, which means they are focused, and they understand hard work — all of the things that help them become good students,” says former rhythmic gymnast Wendy Hilliard, who established the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF) in 1996.

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Four Benefits of Online College Counseling

Great College Advice

Online college counseling is convenient and accessible Between school, work, homework, extracurricular activities, home responsibilities, and occasionally relaxing, high school students are busy. And that’s all before you throw in college prep on top! That is very understandable!

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The Ones Too Often Left Behind

The Scholarly Teacher

Those who do well in middle school are placed into college prep courses in high school. Some portion of high school students on the college prep track actually attend college, and another subset of those graduate. To start, everyone is required to attend school at the K–12 level. Some excel while others struggle.

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College enrollment is way down. How charter schools are adapting

University Business

It’s November, meaning college application season is officially underway. Some Massachusetts charter schools that specialize in college prep, in particular, are trying to adjust. They’re redoubling efforts to check in with students: face-to-face, before and after graduation.

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College Possible Washington board visits Decatur High School

College Forward

In February 2024, College Possible board members were invited to tour Decatur High School to see the work of the College Possible team supporting Federal Way in action. Briana and Julie not only support students in reaching their college goals but also try to make the process fun.