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College Admissions Strategies for the Digital Age
Two-thirds of college admissions officers believe applicants’ social media posts are “fair game” for use in determining who gets into their schools. Why? Social media can be used to assess a student's character, credibility, commitment, and creativity. Also, as predictive enrollment management algorithms and analytics are now driving admissions and scholarship decisions, online presence, and online engagement seem destined to be—along with grades, academic rigor, essays, and test scores—a salient part of the college admissions checklist.
Alan Katzman
Alan is a pioneer in developing and advancing techniques to teach teens how to use social media pragmatically to build a compelling and reflective digital presence for college and career success. Alan is also a sought-after speaker for high school students, parents, and educational professionals while frequently participating in education-related events nationwide. Alan and his work have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC News, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, and Business Insider. Alan made his foray into social media education with the launch of Social Assurity in 2013 and has licensed its social media courseware to thousands of students nationwide. Before forming Social Assurity, Alan served as executive legal counsel for several start-ups and Fortune 500 technology companies, where he managed the law, compliance, and administrative functions. Alan received his BA from the University at Albany and his JD from Albany Law School.
Social Assurity extends benefits to CounselMore members:
- LinkedIn Accomplished Fast Start $249 (regularly $299)
- Online Social Media Training Program $299 (regularly $549).
Lumiere’s mission is to provide world-class research opportunities for students around the world. That mission comes from the experience we both had together. It seeks to ensure that the opportunities we were given, received due to luck as much as anything, are not hidden in Ivory towers, but shared for the world’s best students.
Higher Scores Test Prep's online test prep courses offer flexibility that give students the power to schedule prep when it fits their very busy or very social summer calendars.
Our 4 distinct ACT and SAT courses offer a clear, proven study plan, customizable subject-level strategies that get students the score they want, the flexibility to prepare when it fits their busy schedules, the ability to ask questions of a test prep expert when they have them, and an approach that ensures that students don't leave points on the table.
Through our Comprehensive courses, students tackle a comprehensive review of the academic concepts tested, as well as rigorous lessons on target-score-specific strategies. Through our Quick Prep courses, students fine-tune their test day approach via subject-level, strategy-focused video tutorials to raise their score in as little as 4 hours.
Founded in 2012, the
Gap Year Association is the only national nonprofit working to coordinate the growing Gap Year Movement. As a public benefit not-for-profit Association with members, we believe that all intentional gap years have significant and positive practical outcomes, whether independent or as part of a formal program.
Coming up! The Gap Year Association's Counselors Institute! Click here for details and a discount. Click for details.
An essential resource for students, parents, and counselors, The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing is full of valuable information on the ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP Exams, and more. Updated several times annually and trusted by thousands of college counselors worldwide as the definitive resource on testing.
The Guide Answers These Questions and More:
- How important are my test scores?
- How do I measure up?
- What is the most effective calendar for testing and test preparation?
- What are the implications of ‘test optional’ policies?
- Should I submit my scores?
- How do I compare scores and choose between the SAT and ACT?How do effective timing strategies vary by test and subject?
- How strong are my PSAT scores?
- Will I make National Merit?
- Am I eligible for an extended-time accommodation?
- How have AP exams and scores changed?
TeenLife.com is the leading discovery platform for teen-centered academic and experiential learning opportunities. Parents, students, counselors and advisors use our free resources to find experiences that prepare students for success in college and life beyond school.
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Short Story Marketing is the only marketing company known for understanding what the motivated parent is looking for in an advisor. Over 150 websites built for educational consultants, over a decade of experience marketing to parent-clients locally, nationally and abroad.
CounselMore members receive exclusive packages that include CounselMore account customization, setup, website integration, and more.
Since 2007, The Campus Pride Index has been the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for college and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. Now available in the CounselMore College Data Menu Finding campus fit for all is important! Having new tools to measure campus climate is critical to making informed choices. Now, your students can see side-by-side comparisons between school social climates in an area that traditional college search has previously overlooked. Not any more!
The Campus Pride Index sets the bar higher for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. Each school is rated based on specific standardized criteria: LGBTQ Policy Inclusion, Student Life, Training & Education, Safety, Support & Commitment
Polygence is the world’s best incubator of passions. We help students explore their passions through personalized research projects guided by top graduate mentors. Polygence programs can be completed year-round and are proven to give students the ultimate edge in college admissions. Our students do much more than just publish research papers - they have gone onto create podcasts, design apps, create fine arts pieces, and much more. Every Polygence student walks away with a unique, showcaseable final product that demonstrates authentic intellectual passion.
Through our unique partnership with CounselMore, all members are entitled to offer Polygence programs at a 10% discount to all clients and families.
Book a meeting now with a Partnerships Manager to get your special discount!
- Manage college costs and the funding gap in minutes. Compare college financial aid packages side-by-side. Determine the best way to pay using federal student loans, private student loans & parent loans comparisons.
Click here to see videos on college financial tools and professional development included in your CounselMore College planning software.
We are professional writers and teachers who understand the writing process inside and out. The Wow Method has been used by students to write application essays and resumes; by business owners to create blogs, websites and other communication materials; and by English teachers to improve student writing skills. We can even help you write a great poem or short story. If it involves words, we can help! CounselMore members enjoy specific partnership benefits. Learn more
Stop managing multiple calendars! Customize your schedule, appointment types and reminders through Calendly. Automatically see all your booking activity in your CounselMore account.
Customize your schedule, appointment types and reminders through Acuity. Automatically see all your booking activity in your CounselMore account.
We are not college college counselors. We are here to support your client’s emotional needs.
We are passionate about transforming mental health and relationship challenges from confusion to clarity, pain to peace, and depression to joy.
Contact us or use our treatment planner to learn about our truly integrative, team-based approach to mental health and relationships.
Neurodiversity, Trauma-informed care, Digital Addiction
We specialize in Neurodiversity. Trauma-informed care, and Digital addiction. While Autism, ADHD, and other mental health challenges cause pain, there is much to be learned and even celebrated when they are understood and treated properly. Trauma is at the root of many mental health challenges. Yet there is a silver lining on the other side of trauma. Digital addiction is a troubling drug of choice for our current age. Lives change when addiction is treated.
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