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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Is this the college for me? If it is, how can I stand out against the competition? | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I know I'm thinking about college early (I'm 15 and a sophomore in high school), but this is ... A: I would consider taking the AP class if you think you can do well in it regardless of whether you ... | |
| Is this the college for me? If it is, how can I stand out against the competition? | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I know I'm thinking about college early (I'm 15 and a sophomore in high school), but this is ... A: Angie, It is great that you are preparing early to be the most competitive candidate for college. ... | |
| Pre-med without the pressure? | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: My son has recently expressed an interest in medical school. His GPA is in the 3.5 range and his ... A: Tom, There are too many factors related to finding the right college for a particular student for ... | |
| Education | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but I couldn't find an expert for what I'm looking for. Currently, ... A: Angie, What you are describing is becoming much more common as people return for education after ... | |
| UK colleges | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Johnson, I am a sophomore in high school and am looking at schools in the UK, yet know nothing about ... A: Andrea, Generally colleges in the UK are more focused right from the start of the education. You ... | |
| General Education Requirements | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: Johnson, I am currently a junior in high school. I would like to study hotel management in ... A: Shane, There definitely are colleges that have no general education requirements. Brown University ... | |
| Choosing College | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I am so glad I came across your page! I am a senior in high school, and I am having major trouble ... A: Emi, College financial aid is a complicated issue. I would suggest that you start with this page ... | |
| Choosing College | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I am so glad I came across your page! I am a senior in high school, and I am having major trouble ... A: Emi, You have plenty of company. Most students don't really know what they want to do for a job ... | |
| The Process For Applying To College | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Ok, so im going into my final year of school in September and will be attending College the year ... A: Jordan, I have been following the price increases in the UK and Ireland and understand your ... | |
| I don't know what to do... | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I am about to be a senior and I am really freaking out about picking the right college. I know that ... A: Patrick, Don't panic, there are options. First, if financial aid is an issue then out of state ... | |
| INDECISION... | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old but already thinking of my future and higher education. I currently keep a 3.70 GPA ... A: The concern I have with the list of colleges you present is that most of them are public colleges. I ... | |
| INDECISION... | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old but already thinking of my future and higher education. I currently keep a 3.70 GPA ... A: Pam, I think it is good to aim high as long as you are realistic in the colleges you are ... | |
| INDECISION... | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old but already thinking of my future and higher education. I currently keep a 3.70 GPA ... A: Pam, Glad to hear that you are looking at the college admissions process early. This can make the ... | |
| college | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: What universities of California are good and bad for the major of psychology? I am 19 and male and ... A: Josh, Each of the colleges you list will be fine for psychology. Most major psychology programs ... | |
| Choosing a College | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My son is looking to pursue becoming a doctor @ eye doctor. He was excepted into Suny New Paltz, ... A: Nicole, SUNY New Paltz typically has average results in getting its students into medical school. ... | |
| extra curricular activities | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: my son is a freshman in high school and we are starting to think about the college application ... A: Scott, Extracurricular activities do not need to be school based activities. Sports are fine as an ... | |
| University | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a learning disability but I have very high marks high 80's and 90's in every subject. I work ... A: Laura, Colleges and graduate schools, including vet schools, care about grades, test scores and ... | |
| Choosing a College | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have narrowed my search for a college. It is now between two possible schools. Texas State ... A: Courtni, The good news is that either choice can be a good one for you. Don't worry about making a ... | |
| question | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey I asked you a question before! I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited ... A: Anthony, Extracurricular does not need to be "school" related. Any volunteer activities or jobs ... | |
| need help, thanks!! | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: You are better off spending a few hours a week during the next few months and taking the tests this ... | |
| need help, thanks!! | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: Anthony, You don't say what year you are in school but I am guessing that you are currently a ... | |
| need help, thanks!! | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: Anthony, Most colleges are happy to admit home schooled students. It is easier if you have ... | |
| Choosing the right college for ME! | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: What are all the things I should consider when choosing a college? I know this is an open ended ... A: Josh, Prestige is not as simply as you imply. What is prestigious varies from person to person. ... | |
| Pre-med rankings | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there a source that ranks pre-med programs? I need to know how the public colleges in or near ... A: If you don't have a lot of money I can almost guarantee you that many of the private colleges on ... | |
| Pre-med rankings | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there a source that ranks pre-med programs? I need to know how the public colleges in or near ... A: There is no good source that ranks pre-med programs. That being said I can recommend a website that ... | |
| Which Is Better for My Future? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: Is going to a highly reputed college more beneficial than going to one that is not so prestigious? ... A: Sapphire, There is no right or wrong answer to this question. It is more a function of what you ... | |
| Do I Have A Chance? | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Do you think I have a chance at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, or the University of Chicago? Could you ... A: Jasmine, First, congratulations on being a strong student. There are many colleges that would love ... | |
| Odd response? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I need help from an older person. I went to speak with a staff member of my college, the financial ... A: S, This isn't really a question for college admissions but I will give you my quick thoughts. The ... | |
| I'm Lost | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Well I am about to enter my last yr of high school and i'm COMPLETELY lost. My choices for furture ... A: Kiana, First, don't worry about what kind of doctor you might want to be. People change their ... | |
| Finding the Right College | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I want to pursue a career in aerospace engineering and play soccer at the same time. Any college ... A: Tay, There are many factors that go into the college of finding the right college for a particular ... | |
| help plz!!!! | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: !!! A: Ashley, It is good that you are starting to think about colleges but you don't have to worry about ... | |
| Financial Aid for "upper Middle class" | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any advice for us that will help paint the story for the Financial Aid office at ... A: Linda, Unfortunately, there are no magic words. Financial aid officers use the information ... | |
| Choosing a Major | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently graduated with an associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising in New York and moved to ... A: Iraylys, As you might guess, there is no one right answer to your question. As to the school that ... | |
| hi | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Im 20 years old with a GED. This year in fall i am going to attend my local community college. I ... A: Vlad, First, let me congratulate you on going back to school. Many students each year transfer ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in the 9th grade and I'm on the track to graduate at 16 years of age (When I came to ... A: Michelle, Congratulations on being a strong student. At this point you do not need to worry about ... | |
| should i stay in Ib... math is killing me | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i am in a sophomore ElP student about to enter IB and i am strong in all my courses except math. I ... A: Breana, Congratulations on being a strong, involved student. Unfortunately, there is no way for me ... | |
| economics | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: would u introduce me some university in Washington and Lyon? of course with easy qualifications . A: Behnaz, I do not work with students looking to attend college in France so I do not know of the ... | |
| Decisions, decisions.... | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school, and I can't seem to decide what kind of career I want to go into. I ... A: Rachel, Most colleges do not require you to pick a major until the end of your sophomore year. ... | |
| Decisions, decisions.... | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school, and I can't seem to decide what kind of career I want to go into. I ... A: Rachel, It is good that you are thinking about your future life but I think you may be too focused ... | |
| fin aid | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to go back to school. I had perfect credit until recently and am probably going to file ... A: James, The relationship between bankruptcy and student loans is a complex one. Generally, having ... | |
| new york tuition | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: If I move to new york and marry my girlfriend there that is a long time resident there, do I ... A: James, The requirements for establishing residency for a college varies by state. Here is a link ... | |
| college | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school and I am Looking for the right college for me and i need help on ... A: Katherine, To find the right college you need to start by determining what you want from a ... | |
| colleges | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Tx., am interested in pre-med, I rank 1/619 in sophomore class, hope to get a scholarship, ... A: Jarrod, You are obviously a strong student and will have many options on where you might want to ... | |
| i dont know what colege to go to | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 college | 10/21/2009 |
| 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 collage | 8/25/2009 |
| 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 Living | 8/13/2009 |
| 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 Dance | 7/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| admission | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| admission | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 colleges | 6/21/2009 |
| 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 Admissions | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| hello | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 choices | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| College | 5/15/2009 |
| 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 Program | 5/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| help | 4/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| MCAT | 4/27/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| MCAT | 4/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| MCAT | 4/13/2009 |
| 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 placement | 4/9/2009 |
| 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 school | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 college | 3/29/2009 |
| 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 college | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 college | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| hhelp | 3/14/2009 |
| 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 me | 3/12/2009 |
| 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 Degree | 3/8/2009 |
| 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 Search | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 Florida | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 college | 2/3/2009 |
| 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 school | 1/13/2009 |
| 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 record | 12/25/2008 |
| 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 me | 12/10/2008 |
| 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 programs | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 College | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 courses | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 School | 11/3/2008 |
| 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 Out | 10/25/2008 |
| 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 School | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 Choice | 9/21/2008 |
| 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 school | 9/7/2008 |
| 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 University | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 me | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 Curriculum | 8/21/2008 |
| 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 Help | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 USA | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| LLM | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 want | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 Score | 6/2/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| Grades | 6/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Grades | 6/1/2008 |
| 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 application | 4/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| college | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| trimesters | 3/24/2008 |
| 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. Diploma | 2/16/2008 |
| 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 student | 1/19/2008 |
| 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 Transfer | 11/20/2007 |
| 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. ... | |
| colleges | 11/15/2007 |
| 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 college | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 major | 11/3/2007 |
| 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 state | 11/2/2007 |
| 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 schools | 10/31/2007 |
| 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 Application | 10/28/2007 |
| 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 colleges | 10/26/2007 |
| 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 ADMISSION | 10/26/2007 |
| 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 education | 10/24/2007 |
| 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 college | 10/20/2007 |
| 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 college | 10/19/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| COLLEGE | 9/27/2007 |
| 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 Degrees | 9/12/2007 |
| 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 Tests | 9/1/2007 |
| 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 country | 8/4/2007 |
| 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 HELP | 8/3/2007 |
| 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 Todd | 7/23/2007 |
| 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 Todd | 7/23/2007 |
| 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 massachusetts | 7/22/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
Choosing the Right College
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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. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
Experience
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.
Organizations
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."
College Admissions Counseling’s blog content has been featured by the Chicago Sun Times, Fox News, Reuters and other major websites. It is syndicated by Blogburst.
Education/Credentials
BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
Awards and Honors
I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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