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Four Pillars of the College Application Process
Pillar One: Academics The Four Pillars of the College Application It is a common misconception that the college application process...
Nicole Shelley
Mar 62 min read
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What You Should Expect from a College Counselor?
We have successfully assisted more than 350 students in their journey to enroll in over 90 colleges and universities. Together, they have...
Nicole Shelley
Jan 62 min read
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Example of How to Decline College Acceptance
If you have decided not to accept a college acceptance, it is important to send a polite email to each college that offered you an...
Nicole Shelley
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Colleges with NO Application Fee
Thank you to bestcollege.com for sharing 170 colleges with no application fee. This could save you hundreds of dollars. READ MORE
Nicole Shelley
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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What Are YOU Doing This Summer?
Whether you know what you want to study in college or you have no idea, summer is the perfect time to explore! You can find an...
Nicole Shelley
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Searching for Scholarships?
The best resources for scholarship opportunities can be found in your high school guidance office. Many local businesses and...
Nicole Shelley
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Brush Up on Your Vocabulary
Vocabulary knowledge will not only improve your ACT or SAT score, it will improve your writing and make a significant impact on your...
Nicole Shelley
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Before Your Child Goes to College, Important Family Decisions Need to Take Place
FERPA, HIPAA, MEDICAL RELEASE Forms When my three sons headed off to college, we had to allow them to be the emerging adults they were...
Nicole Shelley
Jun 22, 20234 min read
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Duke to provide full tuition for eligible students with family incomes below $150,000
Beginning in the fall 2023 semester, Duke University will provide full tuition grants for undergraduate students admitted to Duke from...
Nicole Shelley
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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When Should I Start Making a College List?
It is never too early to start making a college list, but if you are a high school junior, NOW is the time to start. Every time you walk...
Nicole Shelley
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Nicole Shelley
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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COVID Vaccines Will Be Mandatory for Students in Nation’s Second-Largest School District
Los Angeles Unified school district voted unanimously to require ALL students 12 and older to be vaccinated. This could spark other...
Nicole Shelley
Sep 10, 20211 min read
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TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR COMMON APP ESSAY
Tip 1) Write your essay on a Google Docs or Word document. Once it is exactly the way you want it, copy and paste into Common App. Tip 2)...
Nicole Shelley
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Time to Start Those College Essays
Prompts are out and I am here to help. Start by brainstorming. Register for my College Essay Workshop to get started. Two of my workshop...
Nicole Shelley
Aug 7, 20213 min read
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Who Needs Help with College Essays?
The college essay or personal statement is your opportunity to showcase your values and your personality. Everyone needs support during...
Nicole Shelley
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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