College ADMISSIONS Insights:
Bonnie R. Rabin, Ph.D.
College Admissions: Early College Planning- The Importance of Sustained & Focused Extracurricular Activities – What Do Admissions Officers Consider?
Greetings Students and Parents, In nearly all my blogs, client newsletters and social media posts I emphasize the importance of diving in - as described in detail here:: COLLEGE PLANNING–FINDING YOUR PASSION! WHO ARE YOU? As an educator and college counselor with...
College Admissions & College Planning – TOP 10 Mistakes to Avoid in High School – Part III of III
Greetings Students and Parents, Regular readers of my blogs and newsletters know that I discourage a hyper-focus on college admissions that sacrifices student joy. In fact I regularly emphasize the importance of high school as an opportunity of discovery --...
College Admissions & College Planning – TOP 10 Mistakes to Avoid in High School – Part II of III
Greetings Students and Families and HAPPY Thanksgiving!! This is the second of a three-part series on Top 10 Mistakes in High School related to College Applications and College Admissions. But first... As we head into the busy holiday season, I want to take this...
College Admissions & College Planning – TOP 10 Mistakes to Avoid in High School – Part I of III
Greetings Students and Families, If you're a regular reader of my blog - you've been reading about SAT/ACT strategies, Financial Aid and Scholarships and High School Curriculum (AP IB AICE) Planning. I recently addressed College Campus Visits and have shared tips for...
College Applications – Common App 2019-20 Last Minute Tips for Seniors Who Are LOST!
Greetings High School Seniors- 2020 -- and Families, If you're stressed and drowning in the college application process - it's time to reach out as there's now only a few weeks remaining in the college application season. There's a process in determining where to...
College Planning- Tutors? Study Groups? Retaining Joy & Focus– TIPS for Educational Success
Greetings Students and Families, What's your favorite flavor of ice-cream? Embrace and enjoy that scoop- don't follow the crowd at the ice-cream store or in life! My goal is to build your student's educational strategy to leave each student feeling empowered about...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLANNING, Scholarships and Financial Aid – Yes You Can Afford College! FIND YOUR HOME!
Greetings Families! Whether you're in family with a high school senior (20) wondering about your choices and the seemingly daunting process of applying for financial aid, or just starting high school- understanding the process of applying for financial aid and...
College Admissions Planning– Stay the Course– 2nd Quarter Recharge!
Greetings Students and Families!! College Admissions Planning - Sustaining Direction & Recharging! Regular readers of my newsletters know how often I stress the importance of students developing personal learning strategies that lead to intrinsically motivated...
College Admissions : Where’s the MONEY $$$ ? SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES, Financial Aid, FAFSA & CSS Profile
Greetings Seniors and Families, About a month ago I wrote a piece to help you understand some of the mechanics of the FAFSA and CSS Profile- two forms that are typically required to apply for financial aid. Please click to view: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLANNING- FAFSA,...
College Applications- College Interviews – Alumni Interviews– FAQ
Greetings High School Students! The college admissions process is stressful for some students - and I'm not really sure why that's the case. With 3900 colleges-- there is no doubt every student will find a perfect fit-- if you have any questions about the process--...
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