College Admissions Resources

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Virtual College Exploration Week – April 20 – 23, 2020
  • An online college fair/college panels
  • There are colleges and universities from all over the world participating in this event.
Informative Free Videos For Families About Various College Admissions Topics
We are posting free informational videos at least a few times a week on various, important college admissions topics that apply to high school students and their families. Our goal is to keep you informed of rapidly changing information, so you have all that you need for your college admissions process here at The Best U Facebook Page.
Great College Admissions Podcasts
Live Interview w/ Stacy: What You Need To Know About The College Admissions Process for 2020-2021
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HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
I’m going to be a featured guest inside the Parents Raising Successful Teens Facebook Group and I hope you’ll tune in.
TIME & DATE: April 16th @ 6:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. MST
LOCATION: Parents Raising Successful Teens Facebook Group
TOPICS: When you tune in to my interview you will be able to learn the following about the 2020-2021 application process:
  • How colleges will view grades and testing
  • What application requirements will colleges place more emphasize on
  • How will colleges view demonstrated interest, activities, and summer plans
  • What you can students do now and through the summer to be more prepared for the application process
My host is Natalie Borrell who is an academic life coach for teens. Her superpower is connecting with teens and helping them become the best version of themselves. You can learn more about how she helps teens here.
PS: Natalie’s online community is an extraordinary free service for parents who want the best for their teens. So, click here to join and have access to the interview.
Location: Colorado, USA

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