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From the blog:

Two or three weeks ago, I contacted an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) coach I’ve gotten to know fairly well through not only my three visits to his campus, but our shared affiliation with the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show. (I’m kind of in love with the programs at his school; what can I say?) This time, however, I reached out on behalf of a client whom I think is a potential fit for his school and riding program – an “e-introduction,” if you will.

I didn’t receive a response right away.

Okay, make that I received a response yesterday. As in, a full 12 days after the initial email went out. Read More

Don't fall victim to the "admissions industrial complex" -

here are three ways you as a parent can help your kid pick the right college.

What

don't

they tell you about the college admission process?

Here are 3 important facts.

Full Disclosure – Where Else You’ve AppliedThe Common Application (and even the school-specific applications to many colleges) notably asks students to list the names of other colleges and universities to which they’ve applied. To some students, this is an innocuous request but to others, it causes concern.Will I be looked down upon by School A if I admit I’m applying to School B? Is this question even relevant to my candidacy for admission?How does the admissions office actually use this information?Sometimes (but not always) the answer to this question is required in order for you to submit the application form. If it isn’t required and you would prefer not to answer, you may simply leave the space blank and move on. If, however, the information is required of you, most college counselors recommend that you be honest in your response.As you list your other potential schools, remember:

• You don’t have to list them all. If your school list is still taking shape or if you don’t want your top choice to know you’re also applying to their biggest rival, you don’t need to tell them. You can list a few of your other schools and, if space allows, indicate that your list is still taking shape.

• You don’t have to list them in order of preference. If you don’t want a particular college to know which school is your number one pick, feel free to list your other colleges alphabetically.

• You are the owner of your college list. This is a big one! Your college list should consist of schools you’ve thoroughly researched and are proud to submit an application to – and as a result, there’s no reason you shouldn’t proudly list the name of each college you’re considering. You’re the one in charge of your future so don’t be ashamed to proudly declare your intentions.

Your college counselor or educational consultant can help you with each section of your college application including the seemingly tricky question of where else you’re applying; rely on his or her expertise and strategy to make sure that your application is as polished as possible.

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