Admissions Decrypted
College Admissions with Calm, Clarity & Practicality
About Lisa
Guiding your student through high school and college can be stressful, confusing, and emotional. As an Independent Educational Consultant, I work directly with high school students and families to guide them through the college search and application process. My goal is to bring calm,…
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Many students worry about college admissions, because they see it as something to win or lose. They focus on schools that are popular or well-known, rather than considering what factors would make a college a good match for them. Parents worry if they haven’t…
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There is a lot to keep track of with college admissions. You might need to compare programs and deadlines for several colleges. Or you want to know what your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) might be. Or you need reassurance that you’ll find a home…
What Are ROTC Scholarships?
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC, often pronounced ROT-see) is a program to educate and train future US military officers at civilian colleges and universities. Students are simultaneously full-time college students and ROTC cadets or midshipmen. They take courses in military, air, or naval…
Should You Take the SAT or the ACT?
Is it better to take the SAT or the ACT? Do some colleges prefer one test over the other? The ACT and SAT are two tests used by colleges to help determine if a student is ready for college level academics. They might also…
How Many US Students Are Homeschooled?
Earlier this week, Gallup released their annual education satisfaction survey results, which includes a breakdown of where US K-12 students go to school. I’ve been watching for this survey, because it had interesting results in 2020 regarding where students in the US are educated….