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Colleges report that 75% of applicants meet the academic standard for admissions acceptance.

However, few colleges accept that high of percentage, so what do they do to differentiate amongst the academic qualifiers?

This entire series has been dedicated to answering that question. We have given you 8 great and valuable tips on winning admissions and earning scholarships. We saved the biggest hit for # 9, and the most important one for # 10.

Our CollegeLogic students create Blog Sites and post to them on issues related to their interest in college studies. They research and post published articles for commenting on them. Doing this builds knowledge and awareness in their studies of interest while serving to build their brand. This is powerful! 

Having a Blog Site related to their interests in college studies is the top differentiating and distinguishing factor for enhancing applicant credentials. And we just might be the only college-advising company to offer it. Here is one of our great student's Blog Site, a 2019 graduate- AJ's Investment Studies

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 9- Create and build a Blog Site relating to the student's interest in college studies; it will amaze and impress college officials beyond belief. 

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. Only about 1 in 25,000 students have a Blog Site. 

Would you like one for your child? Call us and we'll get you started right away.

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 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704

Rumor has it that SAT's/ ACT's are not as important any more? 

That rumor is false and your belief in it will cost you thousands of dollars.

Sure, dozens of colleges have claimed to be "test-optional". Why have they done that? If you think for a moment that it's because they don't any longer think the tests are relevant, then you've bought into their scheme hook, line, and sinker.

"But Hans, the colleges have said that!" Oh, does that mean it's true? The colleges also say that their job-placement rate is 90%, and that's certainly false.

Imagine, going into work and offering a brilliant idea that will generate $400,000 additional income and also improve the company's industry-standing? How will that be received? Promotion maybe, bonus for sure. Am I right?

If going test-optional yields 5,000 additional applications at $80 per application fee, then it results in $400,000 additional income. It also serves to lower the college application acceptance rate making the college appear to be "more selective". That's a huge win-win!

And just what do you think is the acceptance rate from the applicant pool who doesn't report SAT/ ACT test results? I'll leave you to ponder that. 

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 8- Begin preparation for SAT's or ACT's as early as in 10th grade and make it your priority to maximize test scores; this will greatly improve your acceptance rate and/or maximize scholarship potential.

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. 

You're still not convinced? Then get our book. We feature this topic and offer significant evidence.

 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704

Who spends $100,000 - $300,000 without knowing how the game is played? 

Several million parents do every year when it comes to college. That's crazy, but it's what happens when you don't know the rules of the game—COLLEGE. In making an investment of this size, isn't it prudent to know the business of college? As soon as you think that every college is the same, you're sunk.

Each college a set of stats that drive their business:

- 4 year graduation rate

- Freshman drop out rate

- Application acceptance rate

- Enrollment conversion rate

- % need met

- Average financial award

- Average scholarship award

- GPA and SAT standard for acceptance

Of course, if you attend an information session, they will tell you-

- "We meet need at 100%"

- "We have a 90% job placement rate"

- "We graduate students on time"

- "You don't need to know what you're major is"

- "You don't have to report SAT's"

Do you hear these comments? And just what do you believe? Please don't tell me that you believe the college has a 90% job-placement rate. Please don't tell me that it's acceptable to you for your child to not know their major. If it is, then you're buying in to their 5-year plan. And don't think for a moment that they meet-need at 100%, not at least according to your definition of meeting need.

I can assure you of this- colleges have a different definition of "Financial Aid" than you do. Wouldn't you like to know what that is?

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 7- Know how the college does its business and the stats that drive it to improve your acceptance rate and maximize scholarship potential; do not blindly follow the lead of the college.

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. 

You're not sure what all of this means? Then get our book- it is a must read! Or call us to further discuss.

 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

There are two kinds of college visits- productive and unproductive.

Let's get right to the point here. Most college visits consist of a drive around campus along with a guided tour. By itself, that's unproductive, but very normal.

Let's define "Productive"- achieving significant results or producing significant amounts. 

"Significant" being the operative word. Driving around a campus and taking a guided tour might be a nice visit, but it's hardly significant.

Significant results come from having meetings with the college decision-makers, specifically in the admissions office and financial aid office. It also includes a meeting with the student's department of anticipated study. And for athletes, it includes meeting with the college team's coaches. 

We have 10-15 questions to ask in each of these offices. Their responses to your questions will produce significant results! On a college visit, you have the opportunity to learn how they conduct their business. Learning how they do business is productive. It will improve admission acceptances, save college costs, and help in achieving desired college outcomes. Now that's productive!

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 5- Upon making college visits, meet the people in admissions, financial aid, and your child's department of anticipated studies; get to know the decision-makers. 

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical.

You're not sure how to do this? We know, it's what we do. Contact us and you'll know too.

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If saving college cost interests you, then this book is a must read- 

Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704