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Apply Texas College Essay Prompts for Class of 2023

January 17, 2022 By Jolyn Brand

  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 2022 are: Essay A: 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Essays, For Juniors, For Seniors Tagged With: college, college acceptance, college admissions, college advice, college applications, college essays, college students, essays

Creating Your Student Resume for College Admissions

January 15, 2022 By Jolyn Brand

  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...]

Filed Under: For Juniors, For Seniors Tagged With: college, college admissions, college advice, college applications, college counselor, college financial aid, college help, college letters, college students, essays, financial aid, scholarships

10 Things to See and Do on a College Tour

December 6, 2021 By Jolyn Brand

Students and parents should plan college tours starting in 9th grade. That should give high school students enough time during freshmen, sophomore and junior years to visit several different college campuses, take the official college tour, and narrow down their preferences and final college list before senior year.  Most colleges offer daily walking campus tours during the week and some also offer these on weekends. You can search "visit" plus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FAQ's, For Juniors Tagged With: college, college admissions, college advice, college counselor, college students, college tour, college tours, college visits

5 Things to Do the Summer Before Going Off To College

December 5, 2020 By Jolyn Brand

Congratulations! You've just graduated from high school and have been accepted to a university (or several!) You've worked hard and should enjoy your last summer at home before going off to college. You may feel like being "lazy" before classes and your busy freshmen year begins; by all means, relax, but there are several things that you should concentrate on over the summer, while you still have time! 1. Get organized. If you don't already … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For Seniors Tagged With: college, college acceptance, college admissions, college advice, college consultant, college students

PSAT Scores Release Dates

November 10, 2020 By Jolyn Brand

What to Do When Your PSAT Scores Come In Have you gotten your PSAT scores back? Scores from the October 2020 PSAT will be released on different days, depending on the area of the country. Texas students should get their scores on December 8, while students in the northwest will get scores on December 7. No matter what your scores are, now is not the time to gloat, panic, or feel indifferent. Your scores can give you an insight into potential SAT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ACT and SAT, FAQ's, For Juniors Tagged With: college, college applications, college consultant, college help, PSAT, PSAT scoring, SAT

Rising “Hidden Costs” for College

September 25, 2020 By Jolyn Brand

More and more Americans are going to college. According to data from the Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 1980, 50% of high school graduates between the ages of 16 and 24 were enrolled in college; in 2016, it was 70%. In 2016, 19.3 million undergraduate students were enrolled in higher education institutions. 70% were enrolled at public schools, 23% at private non-profits schools and 7% at private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FAQ's, Financial Aid, For Seniors Tagged With: college, college admissions, college advice, college applications, college consultant, college counselor, college financial aid, college students, college visits, financial aid

Five Things to Know About Scholarships

December 2, 2019 By Jolyn Brand

As the cost of attending some the nation’s colleges exceed $60,000 a year, many families start looking for scholarships to help cover the cost. However, too many people don’t understand the basics of college scholarships including the source and average amounts. Fortunately, educating yourself about these facts will help you find scholarships that can significantly reduce the cost of a college education. 1.  The largest source of scholarships … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FAQ's, Financial Aid Tagged With: college, college admissions, college advice, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, TCU scholarships, University of Texas, UT scholarships

Conversations for Families with College Kids

November 4, 2019 By Jolyn Brand

For most families with a kid away at college, Thanksgiving is the first time they will return home. This can be a great time to relax, see family and friends, and a great opportunity to have some important conversations. After letting your college kid catch up on sleep and get in touch with old friends, here are some topics to bring up before the whole family arrives for Thanksgiving dinner: 1. Academics By this time into the semester, students … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For Seniors Tagged With: college, college admissions, college advice, college counselor, college help, college students

7 Tips to Start the High School Year Off Right

August 12, 2019 By Jolyn Brand

All high school students, from anxious new freshman to confident seniors, set their minds to making the most of the year.  Four years may sound like a lot, but it's a short time considering you're setting the groundwork for the rest of your life. Goal: College! Here are 7 ways to ensure this school year provides the best support for your future choices and opportunities: 1.  School course choices Consider your courses and teachers and decide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For Juniors, For Seniors Tagged With: college, college advice, college consultant, college counselor

When should you submit those college applications?

May 17, 2019 By Jolyn Brand

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...]

Filed Under: FAQ's, For Seniors Tagged With: college, college acceptance, college admissions, college advice, college applications, college counselor, early action, early decision, regular admissions, rolling admissions

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Jolyn is a certified teacher who holds a Doctorate in Higher Education from Northeastern University. After years of experience teaching high school and college students, she began assisting with the college process. She's the founder of Brand College Consulting and works with families across the country virtually. A note from Jolyn: I started working with low-income high school students in … More...

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