Greenhaus Blog

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – More local college applicants could soon be admitted to UC schools. Independent college counselor Gina Greenhaus has spent more than a decade helping local students get into colleges and universities. She spoke to ABC 10News on Tuesday about this week’s news that state lawmakers are reportedly looking at a plan to cut the share of international and out-of-state students at University of California public schools. The goal would reportedly be to pave the way for additional resident students like many of the ones that Greenhaus works with. “I’m hoping that maybe this will make a difference,” Read More

1) Rising Juniors and Seniors: For students applying to college in the next year or two, planning out the summer is especially important. By participating in unique activities and thinking ahead, applicants can make themselves stand out among the competition. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on college admissions, it is especially critical to develop a holistic resume that highlights not only academics, but social consciousness and diverse abilities. There are several different options to accomplish this. 2) Credit and Non-Credit Classes: Summer is the ideal time to learn something new and out of the ordinary: if Read More

You may or may not be aware that the most important factor when it comes to preparing for college admissions is achieving high grades in challenging classes. This has traditionally motivated students to perform at their best and monitor their GPAs in hopes of securing a spot at their ideal college. But as schools continue to muddle through online and hybrid learning due to the pandemic, many students are struggling to keep their grades up with even a standard course load – let alone honors and survive AP-level classes. Stressors outside of the classroom combined with social isolation, feeling disconnected Read More

Applying to college is a big step for any teen or young adult. They are taking the first steps towards their independence. Even if your teen is sure about their future career, choosing the right college can make all the difference in the world. One way to make that choice simpler may be to interact with several colleges at a college fair. For some students, college fairs might be a bit overwhelming this is why it’s helpful to set up a game plan for which schools you plan to visit with. Because of the pandemic the in person college fairs Read More

COVID-19 has changed school and life for many individuals over the last year. Many high school students will be applying to colleges next fall and are concerned about maintaining their grades while still searching for new ways to continue their extracurricular activities during the pandemic.  The first thing is to realize that your extracurricular activities may change the format. That’s okay. You just have to get a little creative. 1) Volunteer from Home You may think that volunteering from home is not going to work. How can you sit at home and volunteer? Well, one solution is a virtual service. Read More

With the news of the college admissions scandal, many families and students have become both angry and confused about the entire process and how something like this could have happened.   As a professional educational consultant, I am not entirely surprised that these events have transpired as corrupt admissions practices have been around for quite some time. It certainly saddens me that these families did not have the opportunity to work with an educational consultant that could have guided the family more appropriately. To our community of motivated students: You should not feel discouraged by a few people that have broken Read More

The college search process can be a daunting task for any student, but even more so for a student with a learning challenge. Parents are often worried about how colleges will view their students’ grades and test scores in light of a learning disability, anxiety, depression or ADHD. As Independent Educational Consultants, we suggest that you begin by examining your student’s academic profile. Do their grades, test scores, and choice of coursework reflect their true academic abilities or has the learning disability or disabilities prevented them from achieving academic success? Were the accommodations put in place early enough in high school Read More

Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand  Top 6 tips for Students Applying for College Hire a College Admissions Counselor to answer your questions. Make Sure your college list is balanced. Don’t apply to too many schools. Visit Colleges. Clean up your social media profile Follow through with sending grades, test scores and letters of recommendation. College planning can be daunting for some parents and teens. The key is to begin thinking about college preparation early in the process. This can mean carefully planning your curriculum in grades 9 and 10 and keeping a list of the students activities,honors and Read More

The goal of Academic Coaching is to help students become more organized, better note-takers, test takers and overall students. Achieving these goals will lead towards more self confidence and improved graduation rates. Academic coaching will help students to maintain their motivation and keeps them accountable on a weekly basis. Academic Coaching is focused on the following self management skills:  ▪      What are my strengths and weaknesses that I can build on ▪      How can I be a better student and achieve my goals ▪      What resources are available to me on campus, tutoring, writing, accommodations ▪      How can I access Read More