AboutValerie Broughton Expertise I can advise high school students and their parents on every aspect of the college search, application, admissions and financial aid processes.
Experience Currently, and for the past ten years, I've served the Midwest as a private college counselor guiding hundreds of families and students through the college admissions maze, matching them with the colleges where the students will thrive and succeed. Prior to starting my own practice, I was a faculty member and administrator at several colleges and universities. Prior to completing my PhD. I taught high school math and was a guidance counselor at a community college.
Organizations I'm a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, a member of the Higher Educational Consultants Association, and the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of College Admissions Counselors. I'm proud of the fact that I've earned the designation of Certified Educational Planner.
Publications Strictly High School was a publication for high school students and I had a monthly column in that paper. Copies of those articles are available on www.CollegeConnectors.com.
I'm a regular contributor to the KARE 11 morning program where I discuss college admissions topics. Those clips are available on the College Connectors website also.
Education/Credentials My bachelor's degree is in Math Education. My master's degree is in Counseling. My PhD is in Educational Research and Evaluation.
Awards and Honors I was selected and participated in the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management and was supported by a Bush Fellowship for this program. The Duluth Chamber of Commerce selected me as a Leadership Duluth participant.
Past/Present Clients You can see some testimonials from past clients at www.CollegeConnectors.com.
Question I live in Louisville, ky and i want to go to collage in florida
im a junior student at prp high, and I don't know where to start
Answer Hi Davon,
First of all, I'm not sure what a prp high school is? If it's a college prep high school, then you probably have a college counselor who can help you get started.
There are public and private colleges in Florida, as in all states. You'll be paying out of state tuition at schools in Florida since you live in KY. So, there might not be much cost difference for you whether you choose a public or private college.
You should first of all consider what criteria you're looking for in a college in addition to the location being in Florida. Then you should go to the counselors office and look though some of the resources they have listing colleges in various states with descriptions and entrance requirements. There are online sources also. Google "florida colleges".
Most importantly, take a PSAT test this fall, keep studying and earn good grades.
