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Hi Karen - Seeing if you are taking new clients . My daughter is a sophomore in high school. I would prefer to do this by telephone if possible. Thank you. Evonne
Hi Evonne,
I am currently working with clients solely on an hourly basis and would be happy to speak with you about this. My phone number is (925) 890-7100. Thank you for your inquiry!
Karen
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My company has asked me to relocate to Ohio and we could choose to live in the Chagrin Falls or Bexley areas. Which could better prep our kids for college and Ivy League admission?
Hi there - Thanks for reaching out. Though I serve families across the state, country, and even internationally, I am not as familiar with Bexley as I am with Chagrin Falls. Also, I believe many high schools are great at prepping kids for college AND please know that getting into the Ivy Leagu... more
Hi there - Thanks for reaching out. Though I serve families across the state, country, and even internationally, I am not as familiar with Bexley as I am with Chagrin Falls. Also, I believe many high schools are great at prepping kids for college AND please know that getting into the Ivy League schools (or any of the Top 30 or so colleges) is a challenge. I work with many amazing students (perfect scores, extremely high GPAs, amazing research and ECs) who don't get in. And some who do ... but there's never an easy or predictable path. Always start by looking for a great-fit college based on student interests, geography, size preference, etc. and develop a balanced list of Reach- Solid-Likely colleges. Working with a college advisor like myself helps your student discern their interests, research options, develop a great resume, create a balanced college list, and apply to colleges.
That said, doing a bit of research on Bexley tells me a few things, in comparison to Chagrin Falls. Overall the two schools have very similar stats (ACT scores, teacher qualifications, course offerings, etc) and seem to have similar student outcomes. I bet both would be great choices and may depend on whether you prefer Columbus (our state capital) to Cleveland. I've lived all over the US (and internationnally) and I personally like mid-size cities like CLeveland because they have the sports teams, and CLE has the lake! That said I grew up in Cincinnati which is much more mild ... so get ready for cold winters here in the snow belt if you move to CF!
So here are a few things to know about Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School (CFEVSD) district:
- Is a smaller district and town - it appears to be about 1/2 the size of Bexley.
- Has approximately 170 students per grade. All students in K- 3 attend Guerney Elementary, grades 4-6 attend The Intermediate School, 7&8 attend the Middle School, and 9-12 attend CF High School.
- As a note, the school district lines can be a little tricky. People can have a Chagrin Falls zip code/mailing address and NOT be in the Chagrin Falls School District. People who live in the villages of Bentleyville, Moreland Hills, and South Russell could be a part of the CF schools.
- Chagrin Falls is known for delivering a very academic curriculum, driven by an extensive AP course offering of about 28 AP courses and of course many honors tracks .
- The school prides itself on strong athletics (especially lacrosse, golf, volleyball, and a others) strong theatre and arts, and lots of great EC's - especially SPeech & Debate.
- CHagrin Falls is also a very quaint walkable town built on actual "falls" which makes it a scenic "downtown" where we have a farmers market, adorable stores, and many cute events. The kids in the Intermediate, Middle, and High School love to "walk to town" after school and play at the MS/HS fields.
If you want to learn more about working with a college advisor, feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
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We are interested in finding a college counselor for our daughter Hannah (17) - who is currently in 11th grade. Anna Seltz came highly recommended to us by family friends (Christine and Geoff Buhn, Narberth).
Hi Anna,
Thank you for reaching out to me. Please send me your email and phone number to the email address below and I will send you information on my work and fees and we can set up a time to discuss your needs for Hannah. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anna Seltz
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Hi Anna,
Thank you for reaching out to me. Please send me your email and phone number to the email address below and I will send you information on my work and fees and we can set up a time to discuss your needs for Hannah. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anna Seltz
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annaseltz71@gmail.com
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A friend's son was accepted to UCLA, yay! His portal had shown the acceptance, but after he told UCLA that she had changed a high school class, the portal is now saying, decision on hold or something like that. Does he need to escalate this to be sure that nothing "funny" hap
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An acceptance for admission is usually worded very carefully as being contingent upon something - like successful completion of current coursework (or in the case of the UCs, the need to successfully complete the A-G requirements). I would suggest contacting the Office of Admissions for... more
Hello,
An acceptance for admission is usually worded very carefully as being contingent upon something - like successful completion of current coursework (or in the case of the UCs, the need to successfully complete the A-G requirements). I would suggest contacting the Office of Admissions for further clarification.
Mark Bechthold
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What is the average acceptance rate of admission? What is the average acceptance rate of admission?
Hello! From 2018-2020, we received a total of 6559 applications for 2152 spots. If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@pioneeracademics.com.
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How selective is the admissions process? For example, what percentage of students who apply get in? In addition to this, do sophomores who apply have to have taken the SAT/ACT. How selective is the admissions process? For example, what percentage of students who apply get in? In addition to this, do sophomores who apply have to have taken the SAT/ACT.
Thank you for your question! In the past three years, we have received 6559 applications for 2152 places in the program. We use a holistic application process, including essays, teacher recommendation, school transcript report, an interview, and other materials so we can gain a broad prospective of ... more
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How is COVID affecting the Foundation for Teaching Economics plans for 2021? How is COVID affecting the Foundation for Teaching Economics plans for 2021?
For 2021, FTE is planning a full summer schedule of the Economics for Leaders, Economic Forces in American History, and Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy programs. The uncertainty, caused by COVID, is how many programs will be in-person vs virtual. FTE will open up student applications the seco... more
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Do the students need to request a letter of recommendation? Or, do the professors automatically write a letter of evaluation for the students? And, then, are these two options (rec and evaluation) the same or distinct? Do the students need to request a letter of recommendation? Or, do the professors automatically write a letter of evaluation for the students? And, then, are these two options (rec and evaluation) the same or distinct?
Thank you very much for your question about the program. Once scholars complete the program, each faculty mentor provides an evaluation for each scholar. The evaluation is intentional to speak to each scholars experience with undergraduate-level research completion. We distinctively provide evaluati... more
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Has COVID changed the admissions process for international students at Middlesex? Has COVID changed the admissions process for international students at Middlesex? (read more)
COVID has not changed the entry requirements, but we have been flexible in regards to timing and accessibility to results. For example, over the Summer of 2020 we allowed international students to take online English certificates where their nearest test centres were closed due to the pandemic. Inte... more
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Do you provide your services beyond the Tacoma, Olympia, and South Puget Sound regions? Has COVID changed anything for you?
Thank you for your question. Yes, I work with students who live in regions other than Tacoma, Olympia, and South Puget Sound. COVID makes working online the best way to keep my students, their families, and me safe while we work together to find colleges and post-secondary opportunities that fit the... more
Thank you for your question. Yes, I work with students who live in regions other than Tacoma, Olympia, and South Puget Sound. COVID makes working online the best way to keep my students, their families, and me safe while we work together to find colleges and post-secondary opportunities that fit their needs. I am able to provide the same first class service at a distance as I provide in person.
Thanks again for your inquiry, and don't hesitate to let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
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