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By: Natay Holmes ABC News 10 Posted at 7:21 PM, Jun 28, 2021 and last updated 7:23 PM, Jun 28, 2021San Diego (KGTV)- More local college applicants may soon be admitted to the topUniversity of California schools. A push from state lawmakers will make room forCalifornia students instead of those coming in from out of state.“I have parents wondering if their children are going to get a coveted position at the UCschools.”Gina Gerrato- Greenhaus is an independent college consultant who works withat least 50 students around San Diego County. She says it’s been tough for many localstudents to get into Read More

By: Jim Paterson via The Journal of College Admission COVID-19 is taking a mental toll on students as they plan for college, but college admission counselors say connections can ease uncertainty. For many students struggling through high school closures and rapid changes to their postsecondary plans, there has been one overriding theme during the last six months: uncertainty. Instead of savoring familiar traditions and farewells, they faced months of upheaval that tossed around every aspect of their lives during a period that should have instead been focused on excitement about the next stage. Added to that, they are looking ahead Read More

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