The Best U College Admissions Consulting

Our college admissions experts will walk  9th – 11th-grade students and parents  through the process of exploring colleges. In this live session we will cover: Learn ways to explore colleges so you can start to create your college list What relationship building with colleges looks like What demonstrated interest is and why it is important in college admission Why the fall is a great time to explore colleges A live Q&A with our expert advisors Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A. Buy Now !

Fall Application Online Workshop Series #4 University of California Application Live Q&A Online Workshop Day:  Sunday, October 3, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA Cost: $36.00 USD Our college admissions experts will help  12th-grade students and parents  walk you through the University of California Application. In this live session we will cover: The questions you have about the University of California application Discuss the key pieces you need to know to help you stand out more in the University of California application A live Q&A with our expert advisors Timeframe: We will dedicate 45 to 60-minutes to Q&A, so students can get their questions answered. Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop. Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar. Join Us Here ! Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Our college admissions experts will walk you through the actions  12th-grade students and parents  can take this fall to ensure a smooth process. In this course we will cover: All the pieces that surround the completion of strong college applications including: requesting letters of recommendations, transcripts, test scores, unpacking optional opportunities & planning a strong application timeline How to plan your college application timeline Key time-sensitive pieces you need to know A live Q&A with our expert advisors See this workshop as a way to draft your “College Application To-Do List.” Buy Now !

Let’s face it, the Common Application can be well,  common , maybe even a little boring. But as the platform for admissions decisions, it’s the job of every student to make that Common App work for you. How? Overturn each checkbox and word count to shine light on your  strengths  and  personal qualities  that  tell a fuller story of who you are  and how an admissions reader can  envision your contributions on their campus . Here are 3 must know strategies: Activities Outside of your writing,  the Activities List is the powerhouse of the Common Application . It might seem like 10 entries with 150 character counts don’t amount to much, but the Activities List gives you a powerful tool in telling the story of how you’ve spent your time outside of the school day. How? Be concise & precise in your word choice.  Not full sentences, just power packed phrases; use every character. Focus on the verbs : Highlight the  actions  you ta...

Check out this video to learn from test prep expert, Brendan Mernin, of Noodle Pros, about which test prep strategy works best. Is it shorter more aggressive prep or test prep that is stretched out over longer periods of time? 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.

A lovely and dedicated parent recently asked, “The Best U offers guidance for college networking,  what exactly does this mean? ” A very good question indeed. There’s so much we love to discuss with students about finding their best fit and exploring colleges in depth, but it’s important not to overlook the ins and outs of networking as one of the factors that contributes to the overall admissions process. For everyone who shares that  ‘what exactly does this mean? ’ question, Here are a few basics to know: What is “College Networking”? Think of  any action a student takes to engage with a college , its admissions resources, programming, and staff as falling into the broad category of networking with colleges. Much like in professional life, building a strong relationship can be an important part of the admissions process. Who should be networking? Students can begin to network with the colleges they are interested in or exploring as early as 9th grade, and should continu...

Fall Workshop Series Announcing  – Admissions Sense with The Best U College Application & Admission Planning Online Workshop Series Fall 2021 Join Our Fall Workshops Below is our Fall 2021 workshop series for students and parents. At The Best U, we know the college application process can be stressful and overwhelming for students and families alike. Through years of experience as college admission officers and high school counselors we’ve developed  tried and true strategies  for a well-planned college process. Workshops are open to students and parents of any high school grade. Our  Application Series  is most helpful to 12th grade students or parents Our  Admissions Planning Series  will be valuable to 9th-11th grade students or parents. Our team of expert advisors is committed to providing the knowledge, resources & tools to support students in making sense of college admissions & sharing their best selves with the world Fall Applicatio...

Scholarship season is right around the corner. While you can find scholarships throughout the entire year, the peak of scholarship season is from November/December through February/March. So, now is the time to get your scholarship search process started. Before you get started, you’ll want to consider these essential elements of the scholarship search process. Understand Your True Cost:  Getting a good understanding of your cost of attendance is a good place to start. Knowing the true cost of attendance for the schools you are applying to will help guide your scholarship search. Prioritize Institutional Scholarships First:  I highly recommend that you start with the scholarships awarded by the schools you are applying to. This is because the awards can be higher and because they usually have early deadlines associated with them. Have a Plan for Organization:  Organizations can make or break your scholarship search. Make sure to have all of your scholarship materials in o...