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About 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.

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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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i dont know what colege to go to10/31/2009
  Q: what college can i go to, to become a phlebotmist but at the same time i want to be in a sority?
  A: Shanice, You should check out the following website. ...
finding the rigght college10/21/2009
  Q: PLEASE HELP Im In the 10th grade and im planning for college and i dont know where to go or apply ...
  A: Jasmine, Good for you in getting started early to find the right college for you. As to what you ...
choosing a collage8/25/2009
  Q: I want to go to a collage the helps you learn about wild life and exploring the exotic islands and ...
  A: Davon, I am not sure if there are any majors that just prepare you for the interests you have but ...
Campus Living8/13/2009
  Q: I am a high school junior researching different colleges and universities. I have narrowed my ...
  A: Unfortunately, at colleges that require on campus living for at least part of the four years there ...
Music, Theater and Dance7/12/2009
  Q: Johnson, I know it might seem weird to have a 14 year old stressing about college, but I want to ...
  A: Lottye, First, let me say that you shouldn't be stressing over college but it is a good idea to be ...
help me choose right!!7/10/2009
  Q: hey .... Please try to reply fast because I want to apply for the spring session.I am from India.... ...
  A: These are just my opinions, no guarantees here. Your critical reading score is low for Purdue but ...
help me choose right!!7/9/2009
  Q: hey .... Please try to reply fast because I want to apply for the spring session.I am from India.... ...
  A: Aayush, I am afraid that I can not answer your question with the information provided. Choosing a ...
admission6/28/2009
  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 ...
admission6/28/2009
  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 ...
business school vs. undergrad colleges6/21/2009
  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 ...
College Admissions6/18/2009
  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 ...
hello6/17/2009
  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 ...
college choices5/26/2009
  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??5/18/2009
  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 ...
College5/15/2009
  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 ...
MA Liberal Studies Program5/1/2009
  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 ...
help4/28/2009
  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 ...
MCAT4/27/2009
  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. ...
MCAT4/13/2009
  Q: I saw in an answer you gave, that you referred to a way of judging colleges as to the MCAT scores ...
  A: I wish I could say I am surprised but unfortunately, transparency is not a strong point of a lot of ...
MCAT4/13/2009
  Q: I saw in an answer you gave, that you referred to a way of judging colleges as to the MCAT scores ...
  A: Mitchell, The only really good way to get this information is by contacting each college and ...
college placement4/9/2009
  Q: My son is currently in a program where can earn credits online. He's given subjects to complete. ...
  A: Deleria, Thank you for writing. IEP's do not follow students to college but if a student has a ...
Okay! I want to go to College.. wait now I'm stuck!4/6/2009
  Q: Alright. I'm told it's never too early to think about college and what you want (I'm only a ...
  A: Peyton, Good for you for starting to think about finding the right college. There are many things ...
Choosing a school4/1/2009
  Q: Okay, I'm a senior in high school and am about to make my college decision. I am on the waitlist at ...
  A: Brianne, Congratulations on getting accepted into some great colleges. Of the schools you have ...
Choosing the right college3/29/2009
  Q: I recalled years ago at my college where a fellow student told me that the "Ivy League" ...
  A: Julian, Your friend was basically correct that the Ivy League is a sports group like the Big 10, ...
What major is for me?3/28/2009
  Q: I am 15 and a freshman in high school. I am interested in teaching English to middle school ...
  A: Tori, Good for you on getting an early start on finding the right college for you. It varies at ...
Choosing the right college3/27/2009
  Q: 1. You mentioned that no Ivy League universities offer online courses, why is this so? 2. Would I ...
  A: Julian, Most competitive colleges, including the Ivy League, have decided to focus on the students ...
Choosing the right college3/27/2009
  Q: How are you? My name is Julian and I am 35 years of age. I have some questions about going back to ...
  A: Julian, To my knowledge none of the Ivy League colleges have online courses for credit. The ...
hhelp3/14/2009
  Q: my name is carly, and i am a junior in high school. I want to know what college would be right for ...
  A: Carly, The search for the right college for you is a very personal decision. Here is what I would ...
How do i find college for me3/12/2009
  Q: I have been living in this country for about 8 years now, copleteted my GED and its hard for me to ...
  A: Jacob, Thanks for writing. I have several suggestions on how to go about finding the right college ...
Associates Degree3/8/2009
  Q: Do you have to have a General education AA before you take classes to get an AA in psychology? I ...
  A: Elita, The answer differs from college to college so I would suggest contacting the college that ...
What college is right for me?3/6/2009
  Q: I am 15 and a freshman in high school and have lately started thinking about college. I would ...
  A: Tori, Congratulations on planning early. Having several years to work on the process of finding ...
College Search2/24/2009
  Q: I am a United States Citizen (from San Diego, California), studying abroad, currently doing my A' ...
  A: Sara, Thank you for writing. Unfortunately, recommending particular colleges is not something that ...
School of Physics in Florida2/24/2009
  Q: I am a 28 year old whom owned his own business for 3 years had to close up in July 2007. I got my ...
  A: Christopher, Short answer, no you are not doing anything wrong. But the avoid the problem just ...
picking the right college2/3/2009
  Q: ok so i am a junior in high school and my gpa is at 1.8 and i am making a`s and b`s and i am asking ...
  A: Ashley, Thanks for writing. The best thing you can do is to get the best grades you can in the ...
Getting into school1/13/2009
  Q: Sir, Im a 20 year old military service member that has done two combat tours. I am planning on ...
  A: Brandon, Colleges typically look at your high school grades as the most important indicator of ...
Can i get into a school with a poor high school record12/25/2008
  Q: I really did bad in high school. I'm smart but i never put any effort into high school. When i ...
  A: Bryan, You would be considered a transfer student after attending community college. Most colleges ...
what college is for me12/10/2008
  Q: I am currently in my last year in school.I want to become an IT trainer, but i'm not sure what ...
  A: Andre, Unfortunately, there is no way for me to be able to decide which college might be best for ...
screenwriting programs11/21/2008
  Q: my name is shane carman and even though i am still young, (13) i have begun looking at collage ...
  A: Shane, Glad to hear that you are starting to look for the right college for your needs. The good ...
Right Major/ Right College11/11/2008
  Q: I live in NC. My ULTIMATE goal is to become an OB-GYN. Where do I start?
  A: Ahshea, Thanks for writing. The answer to where to start is basically the same for all students ...
question about picking college courses11/5/2008
  Q: It's almost time for me to pick courses for next quarter, (for the first time!) my question is that ...
  A: John, Unfortunately there is no way for someone like me to help you with this question. The answer ...
Can't Find A School11/3/2008
  Q: I' interested in becoming an Athletic Instructor. I would love to help athletes (specifically in ...
  A: Jeremy, Thank you for writing.I think the problem you are having is that most people who do what ...
College Essay Standing Out10/25/2008
  Q: I recently spent a month working on a scholarship application which required 3 essays and a short ...
  A: Kevin, You raise several issues and I will try to address all of them. First, many outside ...
hawaii community college??10/21/2008
  Q: ok i live in pennsylvania i did pretty bad in high school 2.7 GPA i did take AP statistics and got ...
  A: Vladimir, Most community colleges are what is known as open admissions, meaning that they accept ...
Medical School9/25/2008
  Q: My son (15) is interested in studying medicine but I don't know what needs to be done. He has very ...
  A: Jenefer, Thank you for writing. At this point you don't need to worry about medical school as ...
College Choice9/21/2008
  Q: My daughter is a senior in High School and is trying to decide where to go to college. She is ...
  A: Lani, Thank you for writing. I don't have any particular suggestions but I can give you some help ...
medical school9/7/2008
  Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs?
  A: Brittney, I am not entirely sure I understand your question but if you are asking which colleges ...
Can I go to college?9/5/2008
  Q: earlier this year I graduated from homeschool(i'm 17) and I honestly don't feel like i've learned ...
  A: Lorenzo, I am glad that you have an interest in higher education. There is a college for almost ...
Should I go to Boston University9/2/2008
  Q: I am going into my Senior year at Belmont High School (massachusetts), and I am considering which ...
  A: Jeff, The question of where to go to college is a very personal one and not one that I or anyone ...
Finding the college that's right for me8/27/2008
  Q: Well, this year I'm a senior at Clearview High School in Lorain, Ohio, and I'm having trouble ...
  A: Zach, There is nothing wrong with having particular ideas of what you want in a college. The ...
Core Curriculum8/21/2008
  Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum?
  A: Brittney, First we need to make sure that we are talking about the same thing. A core curriculum ...
which school?8/15/2008
  Q: Johnson, I'm Eric, and I'm graduating from community college in a year. I live in Pennsylvania. ...
  A: Eric, Thanks for writing. I don't generally comment on particular colleges because I don't know ...
College Process Help7/20/2008
  Q: my name is Amanda. I am going into the eleventh grade and I am interested in being an ...
  A: Amanda, Thank you for writing. I understand how confusing the whole college admissions process can ...
Where do i go?7/16/2008
  Q: I was wondering what college would be right for me. I want to work with disabled childern.. i dont ...
  A: Laura, Unfortunately, no one can tell you what the right college is for your needs. If you want to ...
About admission for MS in aerospace engineering in USA7/7/2008
  Q: I am sudarshan from Mumbai, India. I am a undergraduate student of aeronautical engineering planning ...
  A: Sudarshan, Most colleges admit students beginning in the fall of the year, generally August or ...
LLM6/15/2008
  Q: I would like to ask you couple of questions.I graduated from Law School in Czech republic.I am ...
  A: Alexandra, If you have a specific school in mind, like Boston University, your best option is to ...
Can I get in? Do I have a chance?6/10/2008
  Q: Currently I'm a sophomore. My average for last year was 96, and this year it's 90, and I'm extremely ...
  A: Katherine, Your grades, test scores and activities would all make you a competitive applicant for ...
Re: Everything I need to know on how to get to the college i want6/7/2008
  Q: I'm an upcoming high school junior. Currently, I have a 4.0 gpa. I'm a student who is involved with ...
  A: Stacy, Thanks for writing. It is always great to hear from students who are ahead of the curve in ...
When do I start applying to college?6/7/2008
  Q: I am almost done with my junior year in high school; only a week left. I already have a list of ...
  A: AT, Don't worry about what other people say. You have your own path to follow. I don't know what ...
SAT Score6/2/2008
  Q: I have done the SATs Test Three times and I'm still ranging between 1200-1250. Is there any colleges ...
  A: Kristina, There are many colleges that would be happy to accept a student with a 1200-1250 SAT. ...
Grades6/1/2008
  Q: Johnson, Hi. I have asked this question once before, but did not receive a satisfactory reply. I ...
  A: Josh, Duke, like the Ivy League schools, is very difficult to gain admission to and frankly I ...
Grades6/1/2008
  Q: Johnson, Hi. I have asked this question once before, but did not receive a satisfactory reply. I ...
  A: Josh, Congratulations on getting great grades in the courses you have taken. One B in the course ...
regarding college application4/5/2008
  Q: I am an international student studying in nepal. i have three colleges in my mind to apply after my ...
  A: Krishna, First let me say that the three colleges you are looking at are 3 of the best colleges in ...
International Baccalaureate worth it?3/28/2008
  Q: Although I know the question I'm asking you isn't quite in the area of your expertise, I think you ...
  A: Lee, Congratulations on giving serious consideration to this matter when you should be doing so. I ...
college3/25/2008
  Q: Ok so i am getting my college accepted letter in the mail and i have got in to wpi Suffolk's and ...
  A: Joanie, The first issue is which school best meets your academic needs and then worry about ...
Psychology?3/25/2008
  Q: I right now am a 10th grade in high school and want to go to college for child Psychology, I right ...
  A: Sam, Thanks for writing. Although it is never good to fail a class, no one fact will keep you from ...
trimesters3/24/2008
  Q: do universities that have a trimester academic calendar have a shorter summer holiday(is is the same ...
  A: Hashem, Generally the summer break will be about the same regardless of the schedule used by the ...
International Baccalaureate - Certificate vs. Diploma2/16/2008
  Q: I am a high school sophomore, a week away from applying for courses in grade 11. The courses I ...
  A: Crystal, First, congratulations on obviously being a strong student. All colleges look at a ...
my special study option(lots of diversity)1/21/2008
  Q: am planning to study in a college in the US(or canada) next year.i haven't decided on my major ...
  A: Hashem, Several of the areas you mention, law in particular, is a graduate level course in the ...
Struggling student1/19/2008
  Q: My daughter (11th grade) is a B-C student (mixed grades, some A's, C's and D's) and even failed a ...
  A: KD, The primary consideration for most colleges is that the student be able to handle the course ...
East and west?12/25/2007
  Q: Johnson, I have a problem: east or west? I've been investigating my major: English (or perhaps ...
  A: Rex, Thanks for writing. There are many issues that go into finding the "best" college for any ...
Credit Transfer11/20/2007
  Q: Is it possible to transfer my credits from West Michigan University to UCLA after 2 years of ...
  A: Kate, The quick answer is that yes it is possible to transfer credits from one college to another. ...
colleges11/15/2007
  Q: What is a good college in Texas that give degrees in the nursing field????????
  A: Laquish, There are many good colleges in Texas that offer degrees in nursing. What is good for you ...
Finding the right school!11/5/2007
  Q: Johnson, I am a sophomore at a local community college in Missouri. I went away to Hawaii my ...
  A: Caitlin, What you are experiencing is fairly common among students who have recently left home. ...
can't find the right college11/4/2007
  Q: I am looking for any college that has both Occupational Therapy and Radiology offered. I have looked ...
  A: Bekah, When you say radiology I assume you mean radiological tech? If so I think the problem you ...
about career in Computer engineering major11/3/2007
  Q: Fist of all , I 'd like to say thank you to you ! I am applying to college (US) , but there are some ...
  A: Gibran, Thanks for writing. Most computer engineering programs that I am familiar with include both ...
penn state11/2/2007
  Q: i recently took interest in penn state. i understand that it is the university campus that is ...
  A: Stanley, Many large Universities have a main campus and branch campuses. The branch campuses are ...
choosing college for computer engineering major ?11/2/2007
  Q: Honestly , I am going to study Computer Engineering , I have to find a 2 year -college , then ...
  A: Gibran, Honestly my best advice is to find a 4 year college that offers computer engineering right ...
engineering schools10/31/2007
  Q: I am a senior in high school and I want to study industrial engineering. What are the differences ...
  A: Erik, You can get a great engineering education at both a small school and a large university. The ...
College Application10/28/2007
  Q: I'm currently a college freshman and wish to go to a different college. I do not, however, want to ...
  A: Ben, The answer to your question may differ from college to college but most colleges will want to ...
getting into/choosing colleges10/26/2007
  Q: I'm a junior in high school now and my parents are pushing me to begin narrowing down my list of ...
  A: Anna, Thanks for writing. Although there is no real rush right now, the more you can work on the ...
COLLEGE ADMISSION10/26/2007
  Q: Does having a gold award from girl scouts carry any weight on a college application? Do colleges ...
  A: Tina, Colleges like anything that shows you have a passion and are willing to work hard. Yes, the ...
online education10/24/2007
  Q: Johnson, I would like to complete/obtain a BA in English or writing. I am an older adult and ...
  A: James, Thanks for writing. I don't know how much help I can be as my focus is on younger students ...
recommand me some college10/20/2007
  Q: i am now studying my first quater in a community college in washiton state, since i am considering ...
  A: There is no one good answer to the question of transferring credits. The credits that will transfer ...
recommand me some college10/19/2007
  Q: i am now studying my first quater in a community college in washiton state, since i am considering ...
  A: There are a number of factors to consider in addition to your gpa such as location and the feel of ...
COLLEGE9/27/2007
  Q: I would love to get into a school like Brown, Rice, and University of Pennsylvania. I got a 1990 on ...
  A: Laila, Thanks for writing. The quick answer is not almost no one has a good chance of getting in ...
College Degrees9/12/2007
  Q: Mr. Johnson, I'd first like to thank you for taking my question. I'm not certain that you're the ...
  A: Jason, Thanks for the question. Yes, generally an associates degree is worthwhile. The value of ...
SAT Subject Tests9/1/2007
  Q: Does taking more SAT subject tests increase the chances of college admissions into competitive ...
  A: In a general sense the answer is no, taking more tests is not necessary. However, there may be ...
choosing the country8/4/2007
  Q: the site is very helpfull but before thinking about the colleg i need help to know in witch country ...
  A: Omar, It is very difficult to provide such information to a particular person because each ...
PLZ HELP8/3/2007
  Q: ,,,IAM OMAR LIVING IN KUWAIT I FINICHED MY SCHOOL AND LOST COMPLETLY LOST IN ORDER TO FIND THE ...
  A: Omar, There are a number of things you might want to think about in deciding where to go to ...
Hi Todd7/23/2007
  Q: is transfering from 4 years university same difficult as transfering from 2 years college i was ...
  A: As far as majors, different colleges will often have different tracks or different classes but ...
Hi Todd7/23/2007
  Q: is transfering from 4 years university same difficult as transfering from 2 years college i was ...
  A: Generally it makes no difference from which type of school you are trying to transfer. However, ...
colleges in massachusetts7/22/2007
  Q: !!! i heard that there are many, many colleges in boston. could you tell me the list of those ...
  A: Chris, Boston and the surrounding area does indeed have many colleges. The best place to find all ...

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