Senior Checklist before Fall Semester Ends
Activities and College Admissions
As the summer rolls around, I've been hearing many questions about what colleges want to see as the "best" summer activities for high school students. The college admissions process definitely looks at a student's extra curricular activities, yet some experiences that could catch an admissions officer's eye may surprise you. A plethora of options surround us in Boulder. Read more
Colleges and the AP Tests
Advanced Placement (AP) exams start on Monday, May 2, across the country and continue for two weeks. As students finish up their school year, these exams either supplement or replace finals as a way to assess the student's grasp of the material covered throughout the semester or year. AP exams are also a factor in college admissions and acceptance. Read more
Graduate Without Too Much College Debt
Seniors have one more week to select the college to attend next fall. The most common question that I heard over the past few weeks is regarding the cost, financial aid and the amount of debt a student should incur with college loans. Read more
Weighing college acceptances and making the final matriculation decision
With the ball back in the student’s court after hearing decisions on their college applications, seniors are pondering their acceptances and planning additional college visits. Here are some steps to help with the matriculation choice. Read more
Another college selection criteria - campus squirrels
Walking around campus with tour guides, Amber Beserra took time to watch the squirrels as she contemplated herself attending each college. Then she took time to write this post. Read more
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Jo-Ann Beserra
