Custom college advisor from cardinalcollegeplanning.com? Most high schools offer only a fraction of the 34 total AP courses overseen by the College Board. Colleges, even Ivy or Ivy-equivalent ones, will not expect you to have taken an absurd number of APs but will likely expect to see you engage in the most rigorous schedule available at your school. At highly-selective Kenyon College, the average admitted applicant took 5 AP courses in high school. The University of Georgia’s admits averaged nine AP courses while in high school. More high school grads have taken at least one AP course than ever before. Among the Class of 2007, just 24% took an Advanced Placement course; by 2019, that figure had risen to 39%.
Read at least 30 minutes every day, beyond study and homework. Read what interests you – magazines, novels, whatever. People who read more know more. And when you take PSAT/NMSQT™, ACT, and SAT® tests, knowing more will really pay off. You take the PSAT/NMSQT or ACT as a junior (or even as a sophomore). So you have a few semesters before then to take the solid math and other courses that get you ready. How do you know all the right moves to get into college? Ask someone who’s done it. Get to know your counselors. Ask a career planner at a local college, or a trusted teacher. Do Web research.
There are over 4,000 college options to choose from! It can be extremely difficult to make the right decision on your own. And, the truth is, most school advisors and counselors simply don’t have enough time to give individual guidance for the large number of students they have. The United States has an average student-to-counselor ratio of 482:1, nearly double the American School Counselor Association’s recommendation of 250-to-1. Read additional information on college planning services.
Includes everything in the Essentials Package PLUS: High School Course & Extra-Curricular Planning- Student’s transcripts are reviewed before receiving advice on courses and any necessary tutoring. SAT/ACT- Review and recommend a standardized testing strategy and timeline. Major Selection- Various assessments and counseling will help guide students towards potential interests, majors, and/or careers. Personalized Best Fit College List- With over 4,000 options, it is necessary to research, evaluate, and create a list of best fit schools for your student. There is a lot to consider: academic fit, financial fit, and social/cultural fit.
I hold a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton. As a professional Educational Consultant, I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. Contact me today for an initial consultation, and find out more about how I can create a custom college plan to fit your needs. See additional information on https://www.cardinalcollegeplanning.com/.
