College Admissions
- Which English-speaking college is right for me?
- Should I apply to colleges in the U.S., U.K., Canada or Europe? How about Australia?
- What about my own country?
Let Athena Mentor help you decide. Dr. Corcoran has studied and taught on both sides of the Atlantic. She regularly visits a wide range of colleges. She knows what’s new on campus, and where you might feel at home. Whatever your interests or budget, the important thing is to apply to a list of schools that are a good match for you.A college education is a big investment in your future. Be sure to allocate sufficient time for your applications, especially if you plan to apply to top schools. Many students begin three years before their applications are due!Competition is FierceIn 2007, acceptance rates at the most competitive schools fell below ten per cent:
- Harvard 9%
- Princeton 9.5%
- Yale 9.6%
- Stanford 10%
“You now have a better chance of surviving a particularly fatal strain of the Ebola virus than getting into Harvard College.This year fewer than 9 percent of applicants were accepted to the Class of 2011.” –Harvard Crimson, 2 April 2007
But don’t despair! As Athena Mentor assures her clients, “They have to take somebody.” Through our services, you might learn that these may not be the right schools for you. There are great colleges and universities beyond the Ivy League. Talk with us about, for example, Colleges That Change Lives. Athena Mentor can help identify the best college for you through a holistic and comprehensive strategy. Let Athena Mentor put things in perspective. We can help:
- Identify safety, target and reach schools that are a good fit for you
- Create a schedule of test-taking and submission deadlines
- Explain the UCAS procedure for applicants to colleges in the UK
- Coach you for the PSAT, SAT and/or TOEFL
- Plan your remaining courses and extracurricular activities
- Select appropriate people to write letters of recommendation
- Review your applications and essays
- Present your qualifications in the best light
- Prepare you for interviews
- Navigate wait lists
- Make your final decision
- Yes, we can even help you plan a gap year!
Last year, over 100,000 applicants to American universities benefited from the service of a private admissions counselor. Shouldn’t you get some good advice?
Our services provide the following benefits to families:
- You will go through this with someone who has been through it before
- Your son or daughter will have someone to turn to at a time when its normal for adolescents to grow apart from their parents
- You will have less stress during a critical time in your life
- You will be more organized and know how to handle the college admissions process
- You will know that you are doing everything you can for your child’s future
Why not contact Athena Mentor today? We’d be happy to explain how we might work together, and to help you decide whether Athena Mentor is the right service for you and your child. Email us here, or call us at +49 (0)89 3888 9575. We’d love to hear from you!
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