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About Todd Johnson
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Expertise
I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid.

Experience
I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent the past 8 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student.

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BA and JD

   

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admission6/28/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I would like to know if any US university program exist for graduate or undergraduate admission ...
  A: Amir, Unfortunately there is no list that I am aware of of subjects that don't require a GRE. As I ...
admission6/28/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I would like to know if any US university program exist for graduate or undergraduate admission ...
  A: Amir, The GMAT is only required for some graduate business schools in the US. The GRE is only ...
international homeschooled student6/24/2009Bruce
  Q: Are international students less likely to be accepted at state univerisities and other public ...
  A: A few thoughts for you. Are you a US citizen? Will you have some type of high school diploma at ...
Please help6/22/2009Susie Watts
  Q: I am 22 years old and i live in India.I have completed my M.A. with English and now I want to gain ...
  A: You need to find someone who can give you some beginning instruction in using the internet. If you ...
business school vs. undergrad colleges6/21/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I was wondering what's the diffrence between business school and undergrad colleges that have ...
  A: Yordanos, Thank you for the question. When people talk about a business school they are generally ...
University applications6/21/2009Susie Watts
  Q: I really need an expert's opinion to decide about my university choices and I was amazed when I ...
  A: Biology does make a difference. I would still stick with Princeton, Wellesley, Tufts and the ...
selecting a major6/20/2009Susie Watts
  Q: I would like him to take an aptitude test to see what majors would interest him most. All of the ...
  A: I work with a lot of students and very few juniors have any idea what they want to major in. Most ...
hi6/19/2009Valerie Broughton
  Q: if i do my bechelor of science in business admistration can i later on upgrade masters degree in ...
  A: Usually a Bachelor of Science degree is more academically focused and a bachelor of business ...
College Admissions6/18/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ...
  A: Depending on which colleges you apply to, you may need to take one or more SAT-II tests, in which ...
College Admissions6/18/2009Valerie Broughton
  Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ...
  A: Bob, You're on the right track. The next step is to select the colleges you will apply to and ...
College Admissions6/18/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ...
  A: Bob, Good for you for already getting testing out of the way. The first thing you need to do is ...
Admissions Process6/18/2009Bruce
  Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ...
  A: Things to do this summer: visit a few colleges, and try to build a varied list; large, small, ...
hi6/17/2009Valerie Broughton
  Q: if i do my bechelor of science in business admistration can i later on upgrade masters degree in ...
  A: Rima, This is a great question and the answer is Yes. Actually, completing a bachelor's degree in ...
hello6/17/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: if i do my bechelor of science in business admistration can i later on upgrade masters degree in ...
  A: Rima, A bachelors degree in any field, including business administration, is a stand alone degree ...
hello6/17/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: if i do my bechelor of science in business admistration can i later on upgrade masters degree in ...
  A: It depends on the college. Most colleges that offer a masters in business administration will ...
Which college is right for me?6/17/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: I'm fourteen-years-old and I just finished my freshman year of high school. I would like to major ...
  A: See if you can locate someone in your community who does engineering. During your summer vacation, ...
Which college is right for me?6/16/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: I'm fourteen-years-old and I just finished my freshman year of high school. I would like to major ...
  A: Most people who go into engineering as a career are people for whom math and science are easy and ...
Son passed GED/CHESPE Test, trying to find right college6/15/2009Bruce
  Q: My son was 16 (last year) when he passed Californias high school equivalency exam (CHESPE). ...
  A: You have a few different questions here, which I'll take in no patricular order :) Re: swimming - ...
colleges6/11/2009Bruce
  Q: I'm a junior going into my senior year and I'm stuck on what university I want to attend. I don't ...
  A: If you are looking to see where you can do AFROTC, please check the link attached, which allows you ...
transfer student6/4/2009Susie Watts
  Q: im about to attend st.louis community next year because its affordable and i didnt do so hot in high ...
  A: All you need to do in order to attend a good four year school is to attend community college for at ...
choosing a sociology school for me6/3/2009Susie Watts
  Q: I'm looking for a school that is in a fairly large city or town with a good sociology program. ...
  A: There are many good schools in large cities with great sociology programs. It is difficult for me ...
College for ADHD5/30/2009Bruce
  Q: My son will graduate from high school next year. What's your recommendation on choosing a regular ...
  A: I would opt for a regular college that offers the necessary support services your son will need - ...
Christian Education5/28/2009Bruce
  Q: I am trying to educate my children in the best way that I can and we are a military family who move ...
  A: It looks like there are many options; KC Christian, Northland, Westminster - I guess I would search ...
Sports Broadcasting5/26/2009Bruce
  Q: I'm 20 years old and i went to the connecticutt schoo of broadcasting and got a certicficate in ...
  A: Shariff, I am generally an advocate for more education. I suggest you start at a community college ...
EE or Mechanical eng.5/26/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: I am from Denmark and want an education as an Aerospace engineer. But in Denmark no such education ...
  A: Different universities have different requirements for admission to their graduate programs. I ...
college choices5/26/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I am a 17 year old junior and i am trying to figure out what type of college i want to go to. I ...
  A: Monica, Thank you for writing. Finding the right college involves a lot of decisions about what ...
College for state residency??5/18/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: Hey todd. I've been reading some of the questions you answered in this category and i realle liked ...
  A: Bill, Thank you for writing. The question you ask is not a black and white one. Stanford and UC ...
College5/15/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: Hey Todd Johnson I am in high school right now, the end of tenth grade, and I am starting to worry ...
  A: Molly, Congratulations on getting going on the college admissions process early. It will make ...
i am clueless5/11/2009Bruce
  Q: i want to become an accountant but i have no idea what college to go to. i would really love if you ...
  A: Doris, Here's a starting point. Check out these schools, which differ in setting and feel, and it ...
i am clueless5/10/2009Bruce
  Q: i want to become an accountant but i have no idea what college to go to. i would really love if you ...
  A: Doris, There are a whole lot of options on this - can you tell me: would you prefer a specific ...
Am I on the right track?5/6/2009Bruce
  Q: My name is Corey I am a homeschooled junior and was hoping you could advise me if I am on the right ...
  A: and for providing so much background info. It is very helpful. First, let me commend you on the ...
MA Liberal Studies Program5/1/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I have an AS in Management and have recently graduated with a BA in History. I have been looking at ...
  A: Lianne, Thanks for writing. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong answer here. If your real ...
Choosing college for ADD son5/1/2009Valerie Broughton
  Q: I was wondering if there are colleges on west coast, especially in California, that gear towards ...
  A: Most colleges have offices that support students with learning disabilities. Some are better than ...
Help?4/30/2009Susie Watts
  Q: All I know is that I would like to pursue a career in mathematics and I'm not really looking at ...
  A: I usually don't suggest specific colleges for students without taking time to get to him them. This ...
help4/28/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: I am a 8th grader and i am in a program called AVID to help you get ready for college but i don't ...
  A: Jennifer, Good for you for getting an early start on finding the right college. At this point, you ...
MCAT4/27/2009Todd Johnson
  Q: You referenced a study showing Carleton 2nd to CalTech on MCATS. What were their averages and where ...
  A: Mike, I don't currently have a copy of this study so can't answer your specific questions. ...
trying to find the college for me?4/26/2009Valerie Broughton
  Q: What university in California has Air Force ROTC,cross country and or track as a intramural ...
  A: Try the website below and click on "College Finder". You can enter the criteria you've decided on ...
cross country4/26/2009Tom Kovic
  Q: How hard is it to be able to be in the cross country team of a university? What are the requirements ...
  A: Becoming a member of a varsity college team is an honor and a privilege and will be some of the most ...
Summer classes and Colleges4/24/2009Sue Kayton
  Q: Im a HS soph. and school will be ending soon and im wondering what summer classes I should take if i ...
  A: Do something this summer that you find fun and interesting. Don't worry about trying to impress ...
college and ADD4/22/2009Susie Watts
  Q: My son(21)is ADD (inattentive type), compassionate, patient, a great teacher,athletic. He very much ...
  A: Unfortunately, most schools have similar requirements and higher level math and biology can ...

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