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High school students, it is important to develop these practices right now in order to be ready for college. Families from the USA and All Over The World –  Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

William Cayer  received his B.A. in Philosophy/Music from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Higher Education Leadership. He is a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). William began his career as a high school teacher with Teach for America in the Mississippi Delta where he developed a passion for higher education access and equity. He later served as an admissions representative at Post University, and then as a college counselor at Achievement First Amistad High School in New Haven, CT. Throughout his career, William has helped students find their voice through the admissions process and develop the foundation necessary to thrive at their best-fit college. William is the founder of Higher Access College Counseling, a company that provides admissions support to students across the country with an emphasis on the development of student writing as a...

Highly-Selective Colleges in the United States, now being referred to as Highly-Rejective Colleges, are becoming even harder to get into. These schools are typically known as the top 30 schools in the USA or the most well-known/biggest-named schools. Many high-achieving students assume that their high grades and the rigor of their curriculum will set them up to get into these types of schools. However, this is only one small piece of the decision-making process. Join Stacy Hernandez, College Counselor at The Best U College Admissions Consulting, and former admissions counselor at a highly selective college, and Christopher Hunt, College Essay Specialist at College Essay Mentor, and highly-selective school expert, as they provide an overview of the admissions process at highly-rejective colleges. During this webinar, you will learn about… Current admission trends at highly-rejective colleges What these colleges are looking for in applicants The importance of managing your expectations a...

A discussion of changes in the academic and admissions environment, and what a student can do this summer to enhance their future in high school and beyond. Families from the USA and All Over The World –  Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

We get many questions from students about whether they should work or not during the summer and/or school year. They think that colleges value other activities more than work. This is a myth. Check out this video about work and how it is viewed by colleges in the college admissions process. Families from the USA and All Over The World –  Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

Katie Thomas  started her career in the college admissions field in 1994. She worked in admissions at two different colleges including Knox College and University of Colorado-Boulder. In admissions, she reviewed applications, made admission decisions, and recruited students. Katie then transitioned into teaching and taught Spanish and French at a variety of independent schools for many years. In 2007, she went back into college admissions by becoming a College Counselor and then Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver School in Denver, CO. Currently, Katie serves on the Counselor Advisory Boards for the admissions offices of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Miami, Grinnell College, and Ohio Wesleyan University. A career educator, Katie’s professional experience includes nearly 30 years as a teacher and college counselor. Having redesigned the college counseling model and program as the recent Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver School, a leading indepen...

Summer is a great time to get ahead on your college applications. This is a great way to reduce stress during senior year and produce the best quality work for applications. Here are some ways to get ahead… College Applications & Essays You need time and a clear mind to present your best quality work to colleges. Writing your essays and filling out your applications over the summer will provide you with the quality time you need. Start with writing your Common Application essay and then work on your college supplemental essays. The Common Application and all of the college essay supplements will go live on August 1. The Common Application usually shuts down during the last week in July, but you can fill out the personal information prior to August 1. If you fill out the Common Application prior to the shutdown, then your information will be saved and rolled over. At times, they re-format the application and minor information can get lost, so it is easiest to fill out the Common App...

In this video, Stacy Hernandez, Owner of The Best U, interviews Dr. Terry Mena, Associate Vice President of Student Engagement & Dean of Students at Lamar University. They discuss issues that students face in college, advice to parents, support services available, and more. Families from the USA and All Over The World –  Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.