COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS ARE IN MORE IN DEMAND THAN SCHOOL COUNSELORS

As I sit in my office today thinking about the coming school year and what it will hold; questioning how many students will come knocking on the door ---  will they start early as we suggest or wait till it is time to start filling out the applications.  My thoughts are soon wisked away at the discovery of this article "College Consultants: Worth the Price Tag?"

by Kathryn Tuggle,  Published on  April 12, 2012 for FOX Business.

 I was shocked to see the headline--- I began to question----"Am  I worth the price tag?"      So I began to read this article and to my surprise it was sort of a validation to my work as a consultant.  It started off by mentioning that consultants range from $250.00 upwards toward $40,000 in price---   and parents will pay that sum that is priced on top of what parents pay for the SAT/ACT prep, Tutors, Private School Tuition, etc.   I had heard from several of the professional institutions I belong to that college consulting would be one day as big if not bigger than SAT prep---Now I was curious because the article was making some very good points.  

Just earlier in the day, I had received an "URGENT" email  from a student who had not focused as well as he should of in his last semester of High School.  He was writing to inquire as to what  I could help him fix the "Revoked Offer of Admissions" at Johns Hopkins University.... one thing that no high school senior wants to face, but it does happen.  Others are calling because the award of financial aid is not enough and they needed help, or there is an acceptance but no funds to start. In all cases they there is nothing I can do because they are all  TOO late.  Students and their families just do not realize how important the preparation is these days.

While the college admissions process is never easy on any one, families have to become aware that while a consultant will cost them an initial sum of  money, at the end of the day, a strong and skilled consultant will  probably will save the family thousands of dollars in mistakes than the cost paid to the consultant and all the other resources suggest along the way.

As the college admissions process for 2013 nears, there is the moment of truth that both students as well as their parents have to face--  a moment when the new reality of what it really takes to get into a college.  The average cost of just getting into college today is about $10,000.  If you don't prepare correctly, you could face thousands more in costs that could be avoided or worse, learn that your errors will forfeit the degree.

Today's guidance counselors have so many other issues to deal with within the schools, in addition to  a tremendous amount of students -- sometimes as many as 500 in one year, that there is just not enough of them to go around.  These people are well trained, and as a rule I am totally impressed by their work and efforts.  Due to their work loads,  they are so overworked not to mention exhausted, that they are constantly searching to find new and innovative ways to handle the volume of students who come to them with questions.  They just don't have the time required to spend with each student, much less answer the questions of anxious parents, and for that reason parents need to help their families find outside help.

As students being to become more fearful and stressed out due to budget cuts at some universities or the numbers of applicants verses the number of available spots  and the real or perceived pressure of parents who are already more anxious over the process,  relationships are being damaged.  More families are turning to professional consultants to help their children not only get into their top picks by providing help with everything from standardized testing to best practices for interviews, but help them navigate the process, keep on track, shine before admissions committees and keep the stress levels low and manageable within the family.

The article that was  published by FOX we would like to share it with you.  If you think you are interested in college counseling and consulting services,  you may contact us at counselor@thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com or visit our website at www.thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com  We offer a FREE 1/2 hour consultation, and willing to work with students across the country.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/04/12/college-consultants-worth-price-tag/

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COLLEGEOLOGY 101 WORKSHOPS

OTP-- LOS ANGELES  --   THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT, Inc has created  a NEW  3-Hr. Workshop ---  "Collegeology 101.  These workshops are for students in high school or community college as well as their families who are interested in preparing to go to 4- year college or university, and will all be held in the Southern California Area.

These workshops will include an overview of where colleges are today, what you as a student need to know about preparing for and going through the application process and the financial aid process.  It is $35.00 for each person, and a group of 4 is $125.00.

If you are interested in attending one of our workshops, you can sign up on line at   http://shop.thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com       starting today, you can sign up using your Pay Pal Account or on June 21, 2012 with a Master or Visa Credit Card. Walks in are welcome but we can not guarantee a space.

We encourage you to sign up early as it is based on a first come, first serve basis, and some venues have very limited accommodations.Just select the date and location that is desirable to you, and book it.  If you would like a program closer to your home, please let us know as we are happy to accommodate you and your community.

 If you would like us to do a presentation for your area please let us know.  If you have a church, school, organization, or other group who is interested in this topic we can make arrangements to assist you.
We look forward to assisting you with all of your college application needs.

UNDERCOVER BOSS GIVES A GREAT COLLEGE TOUR OF UC RIVERSIDE ON ITS SEASON FINALE

The other night on the CBS hit show, UNDERCOVER BOSS--  the boss, Tim "Pete" White,  is the Chancellor of The University of California, Riverside campus.  It was one of the better episodes I watched, and what was the best part of it was that the show gave you a genuine feel for what the campus is really like.  As a consultant I tour the country visiting schools and seeing what they really are like, and this was as true as it gets.

Many times, when students tour college campuses via the internet --  they see a distorted view of what the college really is like.  It is with the aid of a the school's marketing department and admissions offices that they are able to shine so bright and present themselves in such a light  that students flock and  feel encouraged to apply.  To the contrary of this idea,  this show presented a very real view of the college, and the stories of the students who attend the school. 

If you are considering applying to a  UC school, you won't want to miss the re-run of this episode-- and hopefully it will run yet a third time. This show gives you a very real perspective of the campus.  Of course, while a college consultant can assist you in not only looking at the school with a different view point, they  can assist you in getting the financial aid submission correct so you are not scrambling to find the money AFTER you are accepted.

The UC system is the largest university in the United States with 10 campuses, 9undergraduate/graduate and one graduate.  These campuses include the grrandfather of them all, UC Berkeley  (aka Cal),  followed by UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, UC Davis, and the only graduate campus, UC San Francisco. These campuses cost from $35,000 for in state students to $ 60,000 for out of state and foreign students.   All of the UC schools rank consistently in the top 100 of universities across America each year and the potential for high paying jobs after those years are priceless.  While each campus is similar to the next, each campus has its own and distinctive personality. 

To check out  the highlights of UC Riverside UNDER COVER BOSS show, go to these links to see for yourself.   My hat goes off to Chancellor White in being such a sport and doing this show!


UNDERCOVER BOSS HIGHLIGHTS


UCR Chancellor Connects With Students 


Interested in going to UC Riverside?

NOW HIRING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE SUMMER

The College Admissions Consultant, Inc is now hiring High School Students who lives in the greater Los Angeles area and is interested in working from home this summer, consider joining our team. 

The position is part time work, flexible hours, commissioned base, work from home or school, it's fun, creative, and easy to do.  Work as much or as little as you like.

If you are interested in applying, please call (800) 591-5706 and leave your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and E-Mail Address so that we are able contact you.  You must verify that you are
a current high school student.  

 







 

HONOR AWARDS --- THEY DON'T NOT STOP AT HIGH SCHOOL

We thought we would share this good news with you.  The College Admissions Consultant, Inc was presented  last week with an award for its community recognition --  and offering to be a leader to and for the local Business and Community Community. ..... in both Santa Monica and Malibu, California.

If you are looking for help in preparing for College Application or need help sorting out with educational direction you should pursue, consider taking up our FREE 1/2 hour consultation offer.  If you are looking for a quick overview,  sign up for one of our NEW "Collegeology 101 Workshops this summer.