Winter Park College Consultants

06/17/2026

We’re live with JRA’s Common App Walkthrough for rising seniors and their families.

Join the JRA team for a step-by-step look inside the Common Application, including the main application pages, college-specific sections, essays, activities, recommendations, Additional Information, and application timeline.

Learn what admission officers are looking for, how students can present themselves more effectively, and how to approach the college application process with greater clarity, strategy, and confidence.

10/03/2025

Want your college application to stand out before you hit “submit”?

Your Common App is often your one chance to make a lasting impression. With JRA’s 2‑Hour Common App Review, our senior admissions experts dive deep — polishing each section, aligning your narrative, and catching inconsistencies or typos you might miss.

In just 120 minutes, we’ll review:

* Academic record accuracy
* Activities / leadership framing
* Honors & awards strategy
* Your essays & supplemental answers
* Overall narrative alignment & “Why Us?” statements
* Final checks (recommendations, FERPA, testing)

What you’ll receive:

* A pre‑review of your completed Common App
* A 90‑minute live consultation
* A 30‑minute follow‑up for edits or clarification

Personalized, actionable feedback tailored to your goals and colleges

🔗 Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://www.jraeducationalconsulting.com/common-application-review

💬 Thinking of doing this yourself first? Use our free Common App Final Review Checklist as a starting point (link on page).

📌 Ready to submit with confidence? Let’s make your story shine.
What’s one part of your application you’d want help perfecting?

Get expert feedback on your Common App. JRA’s 2-hour review helps you polish essays, activities, and strategy — before you hit submit.

09/12/2025

What does it take to get into a Florida state university? www.ScoreWebinar.com

08/20/2025

AI tools are amazing—but only when used responsibly. A thought‑provoking piece from After Babel urges us to press pause on letting AI chatbots take the lead in kids’ lives, warning of repeating past social media mistakes. AI can hallucinate, mislead, or even fail—so it’s alarming that some schools now market themselves as “AI first” models, expecting kids to rely primarily on machines for learning.

Read the full article at https://www.afterbabel.com/p/dont-repeat-social-media-mistakes?utm_source=post‑email‑title&publication_id=1221094&post_id=171305739

What do you think — should schools be AI‑first, or should we prioritize teaching students how to use AI thoughtfully and safely? Share your thoughts!

We are about to repeat the same mistakes we made with social media

08/15/2025

What’s a “Good” ACT Score? Here’s What Matters, According to US News

Curious how your teen stacks up? A “good” ACT score is more than a number—it depends on the schools they’re targeting and how their score compares to the admitted group’s middle 50%. US News & World Report quotes Jason Robinovitz, CEO of Score Academy, reminding families that understanding context is key. Aiming for a score within or near that mid‑range shows you’re on the right track.

To learn more about how colleges view ACT scores—and what might be a smart goal for your student—read the full article:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/whats-a-good-act-score-for-college-admissions

Thoughts? What are your student’s ACT goals? Share below!

Applicants can use ACT score ranges of target colleges to gauge what scores they’ll need for admission.

07/24/2025

🎓 Confused about the ACT Science section? You're not alone! 🤔
Florida public universities like FSU no longer require the ACT Science section for admissions—but watch out! Bright Futures Scholarships still need that science score! 🔬✨
FSU confirms they won't include Science in their superscore calculations.
👉 https://admissions.fsu.edu/first-year/wwlf
Has your student decided yet whether to take ACT Science? Share your thoughts below!

Welcome to FSU Admissions!

11/13/2024

🎓 Just received PSAT scores? Now what? Join our upcoming webinar to dive deep into understanding those numbers and what they mean for your future!

This session will help students and parents make sense of PSAT scores, figure out next steps, and prepare for the journey toward college. Whether you're aiming for National Merit or just curious about where you stand, this webinar will break it all down in clear, practical terms.

🗓️ Don’t miss out! Register here: https://www.scoreatthetop.com/understanding-your-psat-scores

10/08/2024

Colleges routinely recalculate student GPAs to match their own criteria - join us as we break down their methology to show you where you stand!

09/18/2024

🚨 Webinar Alert: Going Live in Less Than 30 Minutes! 🚨

Join us for an insightful session with Judi Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner, where you'll learn **what it takes to get admitted to a Florida state university**. Get up-to-date admission info for all 12 state universities and discover strategies to boost your chances of acceptance!

⏰ Happening TODAY @ 6:30PM EST
📝 https://www.scoreatthetop.com/floridas-dozen

📍 Don't miss out!

Florida's Dozen: What It Takes to Get Admitted to a State University in FloridaA Free Webinar: September 18, 2024 @ 6:30PM ESTApplying to colleges in Florida? Join us for an insightful session focused on Florida’s State University System (SUS). Judi Robinovitz, one of the state’s foremost Certif...

09/09/2024

🚨 The First Post-Affirmative Action Class Enters College 🚨

The Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action is already changing the landscape of elite colleges. MIT and Amherst College have reported significant declines in the number of Black and Hispanic students this year, while economic diversity seems to be on the rise. This nuanced shift is sparking debate on how universities can balance racial and economic diversity moving forward.

Watch this insightful episode from The New York Times Daily here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y-BXL7tstc

The Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action last summer was expected to drastically change the demographics of college campuses around the country...