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I am a 8th grader and i am in a program called AVID to help you get ready for college but i don't really know what is right for me?
I guess i am in to culinary art and a pediatrician and i beleive it is not bad starting early HELP!!!
Jennifer,
Good for you for getting an early start on finding the right college. At this point, you don't need to worry about what you want to do with your life. You have plenty of time to worry about that. Your focus should be on doing well in school to get the best grades you can while taking challenging classes.
There are, however, things you might do to start preparing for college. I have recently been discussing on my blog the items to consider for early college planning. Here is a link to the first article: http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-planning/early-college-planning...
Read through each of those articles and you should have a good start on planning for college. If you want even more information, then here is the page to look at. http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/resources/info-to-know/
There are a number of links on that page to answer many of your questions.
I hope that helps you get started.
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Todd Johnson
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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. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
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I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.
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Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member;
Higher Education Consultants Association;
National Association for College Admission Counseling;
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
Publications
Todd is the author of "BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School."
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BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
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I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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