College Admissions Strategies

05/17/2024

We love hearing from our students! Here’s what one of our amazing students had to say about their experience with College Admissions Strategies. 🌟

05/12/2024

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing super women out there celebrating today.
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05/06/2024

📢 Wishing our students who are embarking on another year of AP Exams the best of luck!! Some tips to consider before your exam:

1. Get a good night’s sleep 😴 🛌
2. Eat a balanced breakfast 🥞 🍳
3. Arrive early and bring necessary items ✏️📝
4. Manage time wisely ⏳⏰
5. Stay calm and focused 🧘
6. Follow instructions carefully from the proctor 👩🏻‍🏫👨‍🏫

05/06/2024

🗣️ The influence of a great teacher can never be erased 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

05/05/2024

🎓 Hey Class of 2025! 👋 Are you a current high school junior wondering when to start thinking about the college admissions process? 🤔 Well, the time is NOW, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way!

🚀 I’m Kelly Barnhardt, Owner of College Admissions Strategies and I specialize in helping students like you navigate the exciting journey to college success. Here’s why you should start early and work with me:

1️⃣ Gain a Competitive Edge: By starting early, you’ll have more time to explore your interests, build your resume, and stand out in the eyes of college admissions officers. Together, we’ll create a personalized roadmap to showcase your unique strengths and passions. 🌟

2️⃣ Stress-Free Planning: Let’s face it – the college admissions process can be overwhelming. But with my expert guidance, you can approach it with confidence and clarity. From application prep to essay brainstorming and beyond, I’ll provide the support you need to stay organized and focused. 💪

3️⃣ Maximize Opportunities: Early planning opens doors to a world of opportunities, from guided extracurricular planning and summer programs to scholarship applications. I’ll help you identify and pursue experiences that align with your goals, setting you up for success both in college and beyond. 🌍

Ready to kickstart your college journey? 🚀 DM, Email me or visit my website to learn more about how I can support you every step of the way. Let’s make your college dreams a reality! 🌟

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com

05/04/2024

🚫 Today, May 4th, is National Anti-Bullying Day, a reminder that kindness should always be louder than cruelty. Bullying has taken on new forms in the digital age, making it more important than ever to stand up against it. Here are some newer ways teens may experience bullying:

1️⃣ Cyberbullying: Hurtful messages, rumors, or threats sent through social media, texts, or online platforms can reach a wide audience instantly, causing immense distress.

2️⃣ Digital Shaming: Sharing embarrassing photos or videos without consent, or creating hurtful memes or posts to ridicule someone, can have long-lasting effects on mental health.

3️⃣ Exclusionary Behavior: Online groups or chats where certain individuals are purposefully left out or ignored can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

4️⃣ Fake Accounts: Creating fake profiles to impersonate or harass others anonymously is a cowardly form of bullying that can be difficult to trace.

💬 It’s up to each of us to take a stand against bullying in all its forms. Let’s spread kindness, acceptance, and empathy online and offline. Together, we can create a safer and more inclusive world for everyone.

04/30/2024

👩‍🎓👀 Check out our May Newsletter (Your College Connection) hot off the press... this month, we highlight:

🏫Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment: Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Enrollment offer applicants a competitive edge; however, there are differences between the levels of rigor, work, impact on GPA, and attainment of college credit.

🎓Focus on Majors: Art and Design- Art is a field that allows students to explore different cultures and perspectives while also equipping them with 21st-century skills needed for the rapidly changing workforce of the future.

💰Financial Matters: Payment Options for College- Students who will begin college in the fall semester should receive their tuition bill a few months before the term begins. There are different options for paying tuition, such as tuition payment plans, taking out a home equity loan or line of credit, Parent Plus loans, and credit cards.

🎯Fostering Teen Success: Your teen may be academically ready to move on to college, but are they prepared emotionally and psychologically? Read about the eight components that are considered predictors of college success.

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02/05/2024

We appreciate everything you do all year to help students succeed!!

02/01/2024

💖 The February 2024 Newsletter is ready to view 💖

This month, we highlight the following:

😍 College Experience Tied to Success: Researchers surveyed over 30,000 college graduates about their job and life satisfaction and determined that it isn’t where you go to college, but rather what you do when attending college. This article gives insight into making the most out of your college experience.

😍 Focus on Majors - Majors, Minors, and Concentrations: Students entering college don’t need to limit their studies to one subject. Many colleges offer the option of double majoring, majoring in a certain concentration, or combining a major with a minor. Understanding your choices allows you to broaden your area of expertise and interests.

😍 Financial Matters - Comparing College Financial Aid Offers: Before your teen accepts an admissions offer to their dream school, make sure to understand the total cost of college. Reading the three steps will clarify how to decipher the actual cost of attendance, and whether to accept loan offers and scholarship terms.

😍 Planning for Summer in Winter: While downtime is important to re-energize, summer is also a great time to explore new interests by taking a class, trying a residential summer program housed on a college campus, getting a job, or volunteering in your community. Look for an experience that is exciting to you.

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01/30/2024

01/22/2024

When college-bound teens are selecting their high school courses, it's important to consider several factors that can impact their college admissions prospects and overall preparedness. Here are some key considerations:

🔉Academic Rigor: Colleges often look for students who challenge themselves. Taking Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or honors courses can demonstrate academic rigor, especially in core subjects like English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign languages.

🔉Balance: While taking challenging courses is important, students should also maintain a balance. Overloading difficult courses can lead to burnout and may negatively impact GPA if the student can't manage the workload.

🔉Interests and Strengths: Encourage students to take courses in areas they are passionate about. This not only boosts engagement and performance but also helps them explore potential majors and career paths.

🔉Standardized Test Preparation: Certain courses can help prepare for the SAT or ACT. For example, advanced math courses might be beneficial for the quantitative sections of these exams.

🔉Extracurricular Relevance: If a student is involved in extracurricular activities or has specific career interests, selecting courses that align with these can strengthen their college applications. For example, a student interested in engineering might benefit from additional courses in math and science.

🔉College Expectations: Research the expectations of colleges the student might be interested in. Some colleges prefer four years of certain subjects, like math and science, regardless of graduation requirements.

🔉AP and College Credit: Taking AP courses and doing well on AP exams can earn college credit, potentially saving time and money in college.

🔉Skill Development: Courses that develop critical skills like writing, research, and analysis are beneficial regardless of the student's intended major.

🔉Schedule and Workload: Consider the student's schedule, including extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and family responsibilities. It's important to create a manageable and well-balanced schedule.