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Expert: Valerie Broughton - 6/28/2010


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Hello, Me and my family are now immigrating to U.S.. I am from the Philippines. I just graduated in high school here in the Philippines and I'm only 16 years. old. If I study in the U.S., am i going to start in college or am i going to finish their high school year? Thank you for your kind consideration and understanding. :)

P.S.-> Sorry for my poor English grammar.

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Hi Stennie,

Best wishes on your move.  You sound positive about your new adventure and opportunities.  Congratulations.

I suspect that as a 16 year old, you'll likely attend high school in the United States.  Few 16 year old teens, no matter how academically advanced they may be, attend college.  It's likely that the local high school where you move(by the way, where are you moving to in the US?) will evaluate your academic history and recommend the proper placement, grade 11 or grade 12 and advise you on courses to take to prepare you for college.  I understand that you're concerned about your English grammar, so that's one area where you can improve.

The college/university system in the US is much different from systems in other parts of the world.  Many of the families we work with have immigrated and the parents therefore were educated outside the US.  The system can be confusing so don't shy away from getting help.  

Let me know where you're moving to.  Helping students and families like yours is our business.  

Best,
Valerie

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Valerie 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.

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