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Tag: College Advice

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Students studying in a large library - Planning of Westchester
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  • 10 Jun, 2024

Developing a Student’s Must Haves for College

Focusing on a high school student’s “MUST HAVES” for college incorporates a personal methodology that results in a better “fit” and may reduce the number of colleges that are applied to

Students sitting on stairs - Planning of Westchester
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  • 26 Jan, 2020

MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS FOR STUDENTS TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE

photo courtesy of theconversation.com One common reaction to hearing about the topic of adolescent mental health is that it’s about someone…

The ACT Announcement - Planning of Westchester
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  • 28 Oct, 2019

ACT ANNOUNCES SECTION ‘DO-OVERS’

Why is the ACT Announcement so important? The ACT and College Board (SAT) companies have been highly competitive with each other…

A man celebrating win in Golf - Planning of Westchester
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  • 22 Apr, 2019

THE LESSON FROM TIGER’S WIN IN THE WAKE OF THE COLLEGE SCANDAL

“The biggest takeaway for me is the reminder of the truism that golf is the sport most like life, because…

News 12 interview in College Planning of Westchester office - Planning of Westchester
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  • 10 Apr, 2019

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL RAMIFICATIONS

The college admissions scandal and its consequences are still developing. this huge story will have ripple effects throughout the U.s.…

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  • 11 Mar, 2019

SAT/ACT PREP AND COLLEGE COUNSELING: WHICH COMES FIRST?

SHOULD STUDENTS WAIT TO START THE COLLEGE COUNSELING PROCESS ONLY AFTER THEY LOCK-IN THEIR BEST SAT OR ACT SCORES? I…

Students sitting in a college lawn - Planning of Westchester
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  • 25 Jan, 2019

THREE THINGS TO CONTEMPLATE ABOUT THE COLLEGE PROCESS

3 THINGS TO CONTEMPLATE ABOUT THE COLLEGE PROCESS AS YOU HIBERNATE THIS WINTER: The shift from pre-professional paths to computer…

College activities - Planning of Westchester
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  • 11 Dec, 2018

THE COLLEGE PREP BUCKET LIST

WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT COMPETITIVE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OVER THE LAST DECADE? With college acceptance rates at an all-time low, qualified…

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  • 01 Nov, 2018

AVOID THESE 9 COLLEGE PROCESS MISTAKES

Whether it is your first time or the 3rd time through the college process, avoiding some key mistakes can help…

Neal standing at campus map of university of north carolina - Planning of Westchester
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  • 04 Sep, 2018

SHOULD YOU APPLY EARLY DECISION?

WHAT IS EARLY DECISION?  WHAT IS EARLY ACTION? WHY DO SCHOOLS OFFER ED? SHOULD YOU APPLY EARLY DECISION? WHAT IS…

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  • 26 Jul, 2018

HOW TO EXCEL IN A HOLISTIC COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE TWO STUDENTS WHEN THEY LOOK SO MUCH ALIKE HOLISTIC COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO “PERSONALITY”  You…

A tired female student resting on study table in classroom - Planning of Westchester
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  • 17 May, 2018

A SENIORITIS AND POST-GRADUATIONITIS PRIMER

SENIORITIS AND POST-GRADUATION-ITIS AND THEIR IMPACT ON COLLEGE SENIORITIS-(DEFINITION FROM URBAN DICTIONARY): A deadly disease that strikes high school seniors.…