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Liz La Porte: Summer Progams for HS Students, Fall 2020
Harvey Mudd Webinar Thyra Briggs 9 10 2020
The University of British Columbia admission counselor, Britt Fernandes,
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College Advising
We help parents and students navigate the college preparation and admission process, ensuring that the best, and most appropriate, academic, extracurricular, and social-emotional learning decisions are made. We meet students' needs, whether it is a four-year roadmap, essay instruction, or individual coaching.
The key to a successful process is having a supportive, encouraging, relationship and providing a clear outline of the expectations, which includes comprehensive management of the admission process, year-by-year, and timeline management and deadlines of standardized testing, college applications, and financial aid applications.
Over the course of the high school experience, we meet students regularly in-person and during the coronavirus outbreak via video conferencing to optimize the following:
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Course Selection & Rigor
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GPA Maximization
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Academic Eligibility: Ivy League, UC’s, and selective top-tier schools
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SAT/ACT Plans and Strategies
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Extracurricular Opportunities: academic, leadership, and community service
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Summer Enrichment
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Gap Year Options (if requested)
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College Lists: a curated range of safety, target, and reach schools
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College Majors
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College Essays
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College Visits and Research
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College Costs & Affordability Options
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Scholarships & Financial Aid Information & Options
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Financial Aid Application
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Interview Preparation
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Letters of Recommendation
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Choosing Between Multiple Acceptance Packages