Successful College Admissions

Introduction

It has been my honor to support students and families though the college admissions process for over 30 years, first as a high school counselor in Maryland and, since 2014, as an independent college counselor.

One of the keys to successful college admissions is for a student to visit the colleges. I myself visit at least 15-20 colleges per year so that when I put a school on a student’s list, I know that the school and the student would be a good fit. Think of it the same as purchasing a home. You wouldn’t spend that kind of money without walking through and checking to make sure you will be happy there.

Visiting a college before going there, to me, is the same as purchasing a home. A student who, if possible, walks the campus, samples the food, checks out a dorm, and talks to a professor, is more confident in their college choice than a student who decides on a college simply by checking out the website.

College Admissions

There are experts on campus to answer questions. Colleges know that families want to ask questions about admissions and financial aid, so those resources are likely available year-round. exciting time because of the changes they encounter, and because of the enormous responsibilities for personal and intellectual growth. While in high school you learned how to find, organize and absorb information and these skills will be quite valuable to you in college. Your teachers took the primary responsibility for structuring and assigning the subject matter, and for monitoring your progress as you mastered it. High school teachers must, by law, have skill and training in how learning occurs and how best to teach.

Since 2014, I have supported students and families through all aspects of the college process. Many of my families have asked me to help their second, third, even fourth child through this process.

The colleges listed below are only some of the many schools my students have been accepted to. I attribute this not only to the depth of my knowledge and experience with all aspects of the college admissions process but also to my commitment to continuing to visit colleges.

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You might do a mix of organized campus tours, unscheduled visits, interviews and class trips. During the summer, campuses are quiet, but families have more time to roam and explore the university and surrounding area.experience during your junior year is necessary in order to be competitive for the best offers coming out of college. An internship is the most logical way to get that experience. Learn about internships options.

Colleges My Students Have Been Admitted To Include:

East Coast

Colby College
University of Vermont
St Michaels University
Champlain College
Norwich University
Brandeis University
Northeastern University
Tufts University
Emerson College
Babson College
Simmons University
Dartmouth University
Syracuse University
Rensselaer Polytech Institute
Barnard College
Cornell University
Fordham University
Wagner College
Eugene Lang College of New School
Princeton University
Rider University
Rutgers University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Drew University
Penn State University Campus
University of Pennsylvania
Messiah College
Mercyhurst College
Franklin and Marshall College

University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon University
Juniata College
Kings College
Gettysburg College
Lehigh University
Lafayette University
Muhlenberg University
Case Western University
Denison University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland
Towson University
Salisbury University
St Mary’s University
Frostburg University
Washington College
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Hood College
Bowie State University
United States Naval Academy
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola of Maryland
Stevenson University
McDaniel College
Mount St Mary’s University

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With most colleges offering two information sessions and tours a day, even in the summer, many families cram visits to several universities over the course of a few days. Big urban schools, like NYU, tend to have robust summer sessions with a lot of students on campus, so teens and their families can get a good idea of what the campus is like during the regular school year. Plan in advance during your student’s junior year. Many larger schools offer summer sessions, so visit those schools during the summer and focus on smaller suburban or rural colleges during the school year.

South

James Madison University
George Mason University
Mary Washington University
Radford College
Virginia Tech
Shenandoah University
University of Richmond
William and Mary
Averett College
Bridgewater College
Sweet Brier College
Elon University
High Point University
Queens College
North Carolina State
Duke University
Appalachian State
East Carolina university
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Coastal Carolina University
Guilford College
Catawba College
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Wake Forest University

University of South Carolina
Clemson University
Furman University
College of Charleston
University of Georgia
Emory University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Florida State University
St Leo
University of Tampa
Eckerd College
Florida Southern College
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of South Florida
University of Central Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Lynn University
Flagler College
Florida International University
Florida Institute of Technology
New College of Florida
Nova Southeastern University
Stetson University

Midwest Colleges

University of Alabama
Auburn University
University of Mississippi
Louisiana State University
University of Kentucky
University of Tennessee
Belmont College
University of Michigan
Macalester College
Carlton College
Notre Dame University
Purdue University
Washington University of St. Louis
University of Champlain-Urbana
Northwestern University
University of Missouri
Creighton University
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

West Coast Colleges

University of Seattle
Reed College
University of Southern Oregon
Humboldt State
Occidental University
University of California San Diego
San Diego State
University of California Los Angeles
Pomona University
Pepperdine University
Claremont McKenna University

As a former special education teacher and school counselor, my knowledge of colleges and the importance of the college visit is extensive. Contact me at dianne@launchingcollegesuccess.com or 240-285-1920 to explore how I can support both you and your student through this process.