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Timothy Parros

Timothy Parros

Owner and President

Parros College Planning

Tim's expertise include providing his clients with education and advice on financial aid, education savings plans, tax reduction strategies, View (0) Answers

Jean Karavidas

Jean Karavidas

Consultant

College Horizon; Students Rising Above; Mentoring Academy

Independent College Adviser servicing students in the LaMorinda Area and greater east bay View (0) Answers

Ann Scheder-Bieschin

Ann Scheder-Bieschin

Founder, Carina College Counseling

A long-term educator, I have worked in College Admissions since 2005, assisting students throughout the US and Europe achieve their goals. View (1) Answers

Melanie Rome

Melanie Rome

Melanie Rome MA, College Admissions Counselor

self-employed

I have 14 years experience serving students and their families in the LA area. Expertise in: STEM fields, LD, Music View (0) Answers

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2021 College Admission Predictions

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How the pandemic is shaking up college admissions and testing

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Will Getting Rid Of Admissions Tests Make Selective Schools More Equitable?

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Foundation for Teaching Economics published: February 26

Information about Summer 2021 Pre-College Economics Programs

If you or your students have questions about Foundation for Teaching Economics pre-college programs, listen to our February 17 webinar held for Independent Education Consultants in HECA and IECA.

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The Pioneer Research Program published: January 27

Creativity and critical reasoning: how Pioneer scholars leverage divergent and convergent thinking in generating original research questions

Formulating an original research question can be a daunting task–especially for a high school student. Amy Li, Founding Director of Pioneer Academics, describes a Pioneer scholar in Anthropology who w ...more

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