If you are moving to Florida from another state or country, or you live in South Florida and are looking for schools for your children, these questions often arise: Do I want my child to attend a public school or a private school? And then, Which school is right for my child and my family?
Topics: Public Schools, Private-School, Florida School Choice
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Imagine there’s somebody you want to ask out on a very special date – maybe to the prom – but you find out that you’re no better than his/her fourth choice. Not particularly flattering or encouraging, is it? Having found out, are you more likely or less likely to ask that person to go out on that date?
Topics: ACT, Private-School, Educational Consulting
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Admissions has become more competitive and complex than ever. It’s nearly impossible to get a reliable sense of a school without visiting, or speaking to current students and alumni, or a combination of both. Do your homework! Don’t rely on “viewbooks” or web pictures and descriptions to create your list. Choose appropriate colleges and apply correctly. You can even attend end-of-summer college application workshops at a few select local high schools in order to clarify your list of choices and to do it right.
Topics: Test-Prep, Private-School, Educational Consulting
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E-R-A: Enrichment, Remediation, Acceleration.
Students who take summer courses improve their chances for college admission. That’s because summer studying indicates a student’s desire to continue intellectual development beyond the normal academic year. Learning doesn’t stop on the way out of the high school doors at the start of summer vacation..
JRA Educational Consulting provides the full spectrum of high school courses. At this time of the year, we’re quite busy planning our schedule for students taking courses with us. With 24/7 accessibility, either in person at one of our five SACS-accredited learning centers or online via Skype with our teachers, JRA Educational Consulting provides an ideal choice for students committed to summer studies.
Topics: Test-Prep, Tutoring, Private-School
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This has been a thrilling year for one of our international college-counseling students – a ranked golfer who has just completed his sophomore year. He and his mom have quite an interesting story to tell about their early college planning and recruitment, which she has graciously offered to share with others…
When my son broke his elbow last spring, we realized very quickly how important it is to do well in school and have a back-up. Trying to manage golf competitions, fitness sessions, practice time at the golf course, along with rigorous academics, is next to impossible in Europe. So there we were, with A LOT of time on our hands because golf had been moved to the back burner…an opportune moment to get a head start on the chase for a golf scholarship at an American university. Little did we know that the summer after 9th grade was anything but a head start! By the way, when I write “we,” I am referring to our son and his parents. We have done most everything in tandem and have emphasized to our son that his participation and effort in the process is of the utmost importance.
Topics: Private-School, Educational Consulting
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Public schools in Florida permit students in good academic standing to take a dual enrollment class. Typically, this means a course at one of the state college or university campuses.
When students consider their high school courses and how their transcript will look to an admissions officer, they should keep the following in mind: almost all selective colleges prefer that students enroll in AP-level classes at their own schools rather than in dual enrollment classes elsewhere ― unless there is no equivalent higher level high school or AP course available. Occasionally, a dual enrollment class is actually given at a public high school. Some private schools allow their students to dual enroll, while others do not.
Topics: AP Exams, Test-Prep, Private-School
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There may not be a more humbling admission of parenting futility than that which comes from a parent/psychologist. Her son, The Teflon Kid, shed every attempt at help – until mom realized that therapeutic boarding school was the once-and-future option. Read her story.
Many a parent comes face to face with the terrifying realization that her child needs to be plucked from his cozy, albeit crisis-ridden home, and placed in a therapeutic boarding school. Finding an ally to objectively support her may seem a bit like looking for a life raft to cling to as the ship sinks at breakneck speed. That’s where a Therapeutic Educational Consultant – the life raft – comes into the picture.
Topics: Private-School
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Because financial support toward a college degree is sometimes a make-or-break issue for families, we want to share this important information:
Over sixty colleges and universities have “no loan” financial aid policies. These schools do not include loans in the packages they offer admitted students, but rather grants only. Some of these schools’ policies are directed at families whose income falls between 40 and 60 thousand dollars annually. To get the scoop, go to:
www.edvisors.com/plan-for-college/money-saving-tips/no-loans-colleges/
Topics: College Admission, Private-School
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As the end of the year looms closer, it’s time to start thinking about your high school senior’s future after graduation. It's never too early to help your child start writing admission essays and apply for colleges, but there are some precautions you should take as you fill out admission and scholarship applications. Use this opportunity to teach your child about protecting his or her identity online.
Topics: College Application, Private-School
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Demonstrated interest continues to be an important factor in college admissions. After you’ve filed your applications, you’ll want to stay in touch with several of your top-choice colleges, continuing to demonstrate your interest in them ― which is very important to virtually all private colleges and can improve your chances for admission.
So, how many ways can you tell a college you love it? Let me count the ways…
Topics: College Admission, Private-School
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