For the first time, AP scores will be available to students online for free. In the past, students have had to wait through most of July to receive their scores which were only available by paper. CollegeBoard will no longer be sending paper score reports to homes by mail. As of July 2013, students will be able to access their scores online through the CollegeBoard. Students must have a CollegeBoard account, as well as their AP number to … [Read more...]
Another Happy College Consulting Client!
"Mrs. Brand is a great counselor. We found her through the internet. She has helped in giving me a detailed schedule for my college applications, and create deadlines for all my applications. She is very flexible, and definitely knows her stuff!" -Balark Chethan, class of 2014 student client "My daughter enjoyed prepping for her SAT test with Jolyn. I really appreciated the personal attention she was given. I have known Jolyn on a personal … [Read more...]
College Campus Visits and Tours
Any tips on getting the most out of college tour or info session? Attending campus tours and information sessions is a wonderful opportunity to learn about a college and get your questions answered. More importantly, these are chances for you to interact with students, professors, admission officers, and others. It is paramount that you are prepared! First, you should conduct basic research about the college, which includes reviewing the … [Read more...]
What It Means To Be a Private College Counselor or Consultant
As an independent college consultant, I love meeting potential new clients and students. One of the things that I’m learning very quickly while networking and introducing myself is that most people don’t really understand what I DO. Most of the other networkers fit into well-known descriptions: lawyers, realtors, financial planners, and sales reps. I find myself explaining not only what I do, but why it’s important and necessary. Many people … [Read more...]
What is an Independent Educational Consultant or College Consultant?
An Independent Educational Consultant (IECs) is a skilled professional who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) can provide a student and family with individual attention, firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, and the time to explore … [Read more...]
I already have a counselor at my high school, so why do I need the services of the Brand College Consulting (BCC)?
As you may have heard the public school budgets are in a crunch, and public school counselors are busier than ever. Most high school counselors do an excellent job, but they have large caseloads including hundreds of students and many duties in addition to college counseling. Most public high school counselors are responsible for more than 500 students, master schedules, lunch duty, Red Ribbon Week, and many other duties. To exacerbate this … [Read more...]
My daughter isn’t interested in applying to very selective colleges. Do you work with students applying to a range of schools?
As a College Consultant, my job and passion is to find the right college and major for each individual student. Every year, I work with students who are in the top 5% of their class and want to attend Ivy League universities, students in the top quarter who go to state private or public universities, students who want to start at community colleges, and students who would prefer trade or vocational schools instead of a ‘typical’ … [Read more...]
