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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Oct 31, 2022
How to Build a Balanced College List
College Considerations: The Balanced List and Return on Investment It’s hard to believe that the first semester is almost half over! With...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Sep 21, 2022
Applying to Texas A&M University
HOWDY! My name is Thomas Langford, and along with being a College Consultant with Access College America, I am a loud and proud Fightin’...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 9, 2022
Understanding UT's Short Answer Questions
Happy Summer Everyone! I hope that the longer days and relaxed weeks have refreshed your mind and tamed that end-of school year stress!...
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John Baier, M.S.
May 2, 2022
Advice for Academic Sequencing
Many high school students stress about how they’re performing in their classes, what their class rank is, and how their GPA stacks up to...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Feb 21, 2022
Seven Summer Planning Tips
Students, are you feeling a little itchy for summer sunshine yet? Ready to change your routine and try something different? For high...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Feb 1, 2022
Seven Pro-Tips for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Have you noticed, my dear juniors, that this year is going by more quickly than you expected? The well-meaning adults...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 20, 2021
College Research 101
As our senior scholars are dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s on scholarship applications this month, our underclassmen are busy...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Aug 29, 2021
Tips for Creating a Common Application Activity List
One of the most difficult questions to answer in any interview situation is the elusive, “So, tell me a little bit about yourself...”...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 17, 2021
Career Exploration: It Begins With Self-Knowledge
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle I heard this quote for the first time in high school, and I realized its...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 26, 2021
Understanding Letters of Recommendation
Applying to college can be overwhelming, confusing and mysterious. Given so many different components of what’s required (or considered...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 19, 2021
The Importance of an Expanded Resume for Admission to the University of Texas at Austin
UT ADMISSIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXPANDED RESUME The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most esteemed universities in the...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Mar 29, 2021
Lessons Learned from the Cheating Scandal in College Admissions
It has been two years since the college admissions cheating scandal broke the news and put a spotlight on the admissions process. The...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Feb 10, 2021
High School Summer Prep in a COVID World
Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the playing field has been leveled. This...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jan 14, 2021
Applications Skyrocket Amid Pandemic
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SKYROCKET AMID COVID’S “NEW NORMAL” First round decisions from Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) college...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 17, 2020
Supporting your Teen through COVID, Stress and Testing
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We have had our lives and our routines altered significantly. Stress is a natural result...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Oct 27, 2020
Is Virtual, Reality?
The global pandemic changed the college admissions process as we knew it and now, parents across the country have been thrown a curveball...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Sep 1, 2020
What You Need to Know About Applying Test-Optional
Joining the revolving door of changes coming at you in response to COVID-19, colleges and universities are now test-optional, test-blind,...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jul 17, 2020
Crack the Code: Getting into the University of Texas at Austin
Dreaming about wearing burnt orange? Thoughts on attending one of the most prestigious, recognizable public universities in the country...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jun 15, 2020
Blueprint for Getting into an Engineering Program in Texas
Getting into the right engineering school for you requires a strategic blueprint. Use this article as a guide to successfully gain...
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