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Barbara Samples

Barbara Samples

Independent Educational Consultant

Samples Educational Consulting

Services include ACT/SAT test prep, selection of appropriate high school courses, determining where to apply, application completion... View (0) Answers

laurie weingarten

laurie weingarten

Co-Founder, One-Stop College Counseling

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The College Admissions Consultant

The College Admissions Consultant

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The College Admissions Consultant, Inc

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Chris Holzwarth

Chris Holzwarth

Independent Educational Consultant

Beyond the Applause, LLC

BTA works with students who are ready to explore college paths and career opportunities that blend their aptitudes, personality and talents. View (0) Answers

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Your college closed early because of coronavirus. You might not get your money back

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Audrey Slaughter
Audrey Slaughter answered: June 20

Hi, my daughter is a rising junior. She wants to be a vet eventually. When is a good time to start working with a consultant to help her with college research / applications? Also we are interested in receiving help with financing. I have heard different consultants specialize

Hi Tara,Those are many good questions! 

1- The time to start working with a consultant is as soon as your daughter is ready. While I have some students start as early as 9th grade, to help understand their interests and how to work on activities during the school year and su...

Cathy McMeekan
Cathy McMeekan answered: April 9

Do you think coronavirus could affect college admissions in the fall?

I do believe that the coronavirus will affect the students enrolling for the fall of 2020 as well as for those applying this fall for 2021.

Many colleges have pushed back their decision deadlines from the universal May 1 Candidate Reply Date to June 1 (or later). I think this wi...

Weber State University answered: April 8

How is COVID affecting campus life for Weber State?

As you may have guessed, we have suspended all in-person events. But that doesn't mean your path to higher education has to be put on hold! This is true for our current students and also our future students. It has been amazing to watch as we had to make so many changes in a shor...

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