Congrats to our students who are headed off to some awesome colleges! We had 25 seniors who were accepted to: Arizona State UniversityBaylor UniversityBenedictine CollegeBoston UniversityCollege of William and MaryColorado State UniversityColorado School of MinesDuke UniversityEmory UniversityFlorida Institute of TechnologyGeorgia TechLSUMcGill University (Canada)Miami University (Ohio)NYUOhio State UniversityPenn StatePepperdine … [Read more...]
When should you submit those college applications?
The short answer: as soon as possible. Most colleges start accepting applications August 1 or during the Fall semester of senior year. Even for colleges with Spring deadlines, it is strongly encouraged to submit applications during the Fall semester in order to be considered for scholarships. Plus, students who apply early are usually the ones who get a decision early! New Announcement: The Apply Texas application will open July 1st instead of … [Read more...]
Creating Your Student Resume for College Admissions
When you apply to college, admission officers look at more than just your grades — they also take note of what you have done outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community. Remember that college folder you were supposed to be collecting throughout high school? The one stuffed with … [Read more...]
Apply Texas College Essay Prompts for Class of 2020
The Apply Texas application is a common application form for most Texas public universities. It allows students to input their information for several different colleges at once. ApplyTexas college essay prompts for class of 2020 are: Essay A: (NEW) Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? Essay B: Some students have an identity, an … [Read more...]
Summer Workshops for College Essays
Attention Class of 2020 students! Looking for a college prep summer camp or workshop to get ahead of those important college essays? Want expert advice and guidance for your teen this summer? Essay prep camps will be held in Friendswood during summer 2019 for students in the class of 2020. Each workshop is very limited in size to a max of four students, so students will get individualized attention for their college essays. Click here … [Read more...]
What AP Score Do I Need?
Many students who take AP classes and exams are asking this question: Is my AP score good enough? The answer is complicated. AP scores are on a simple 5 point scale, but colleges are allowed to decide for themselves what score is required to get credit. The College Board defines the scores as follows: 5 - Extremely well qualified to receive college credit 4 - Well qualified to receive college credit 3 - Qualified to receive college … [Read more...]
We Are Hiring!
Business is growing so Brand College Consulting is looking for a Reading/English tutor who can help high school students who are preparing for the SAT or ACT. Training and materials will be provided, but great communication and interpersonal skills required. Tutors generally work 2-3 afternoons, evenings or weekends, but are able to set their own schedules. Tutors must have reliable transportation. All scheduling and parent contacts are … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask before Studying Engineering
Do you want to study engineering but not sure which college is best for you? Here's a list of questions from college admissions experts from members of HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) and IECA (Independent Education Consultants Association). Admissions/Prerequisites/Profile Info Is the engineering program direct admit? What level of math should competitive applicants have completed in high … [Read more...]
I got offered Blinn TEAM at A&M but what does that mean?
Texas A&M is releasing final admissions decisions soon for students who applied for Fall 2018. If you got accepted, congratulations! There are also several other pathways that might be offered: Aggie Gateway to Success is a summer provisional admission program that gives students a unique chance to gain full admission to the university the following fall semester. This is a rare offer in which Gateway students who successfully … [Read more...]
Common Application Essays for Class of 2020
The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 480 colleges each year, using one platform. It requires one general Common App essay that is then sent to any colleges using the app. Students chose from seven different prompts to write this one essay, which needs to be between 250 and 650 words. This word length should be sufficient for most students and most topics, but be aware of the application … [Read more...]
