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 »

    How to Gain Admission to the College of Your Dreams

    Each year some highly qualified students are rejected by colleges they should have been accepted to.  Yet mysteriously, some less-qualified students are accepted by schools that were seemingly beyond their reach. Do you want to know why? THEME, NOT NUMBERS IS THE KEY TO ADMISSIONS SUCCESS. Grades and standardized test scores are only the first standard by which admissions will decide to take a candidate seriously. Admissions’ interest in a particular student is only maintained if the application has a coherent theme.
    "All roads lead to and from the theme." -Karen Spencer, Georgetown Admissions Officer
    The families that have not understood this critical point (THEME, THEME, and THEME), will be surprised and disappointed by letters of rejection. If you rely on the data from... Read More »