College Admissions Clinic Radio Episode #1- How we can help your family

May 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Podcasts

Dr. Marshall Shumsky and Hayden Shumsky discuss the college admission process and their method of helping find the right fit colleges for students and families. Topics covered include:
  • Dr. Shumsky's unique experience as a professor at Northwestern Univ. and Univ. of Virginia and the insights he gained into why students needed help with finding the right college
  • How College Admissions Clinic are different from High School College Counselors.
  • Treating student interests and future prospects as the centerpiece of our work.
  • Approaching students as young adults with in our adult-to-adult collaboration.
  • Creating trusting, open relationships with students.
  • Helping students take control of the college selection process and carrying that to the rest of their lives.
  • Helping students to figure out how they might fit into different kinds... Read More »

    Why We Do What We Do @ College Admissions Clinic

    January 5, 2011 by  
    Filed under College Newswire

    So the Winter Break is over and we're back to work here at College Admissions Clinic. For 2011, we have many exciting things planned. You will hear about them shortly as the details become clear. In the meantime, we have a little spring in our step because the early decision/early action acceptances have rolled in. While our job can be tough, working intimately with people is never only roses and sugarcakes, this time of year is always rewarding. After putting in the work of the fall application season push, we can sit back and watch the rewards come in. In a way, it's similar to a farmer's harvest. Not every single seed that we planted in... Read More »

    Soon to be High School Seniors, Here’s Your Blueprint for Admission Success and a Stress-Free Summer

    May 26, 2010 by  
    Filed under Admission Tips

    Summer before Senior year is a crucial period in the college admissions process.  Spending your time wisely is very important.  The choices you make this summer will determine if your fall semester is a breeze or a disaster. If you have completed all of these steps, then you can relax and enjoy a peaceful summer:
    • Created a research list of 20 prospective colleges that fulfill my academic, social, and vocational needs
    • Reduced the list to the 10 colleges I will apply to
    • Have accurately categorized the 10 schools into Stretches, Targets and Safeties
    • Visited 2 of my safeties and know I can be happy attending either if I receive no other acceptances
    • Had tours at some target and reach schools
    • Had impactful interviews at my top... Read More »