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12 Things That Make You Stand Out to Colleges
12 Things That Make You Stand Out to Colleges 2. Grades that represent a strong effort and an upward trend. However, slightly lower grades in a rigorous program are preferred to all A’s in less challenging coursework. 3. Solid scores on standardized tests (ACT, SAT). These should be consistent with high school performance. 4. A…
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Your Last Degree Should Be the Right One: How Umerica Redefines Graduate Admissions
Your Last Degree Should Be the Right One: How Umerica Redefines Graduate Admissions Part 1: Why Umerica’s Graduate Admissions Service Is Different Graduate admissions isn’t just about applying to a program—it’s about making a life decision. In the mainstream market, most graduate application services are focused on “project matching”: they identify programs based on your…
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12 Must-Ask Questions To Avoid The Wrong Consultant
Would you trust your child’s future to someone who guarantees Ivy League admission—or writes their essays for them?In the booming education consulting industry, not all “experts” are created equal. Some may work for schools, not students. Others may put your child’s admission—or even their visa—at risk by crossing ethical lines. So how do you spot…
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How to Choose a Qualified Educational Consultant?
Are they certified by a global organization or just calling themselves “advisors”? Do they visit campuses or rely on outdated rankings? Are they guiding your child—or ghostwriting for them?Before entrusting someone with your child’s future, make sure you know what sets a qualified consultant apart. Here’s what the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) says you…
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Is the Latest U.S. News Ranking Still Relevant for Chinese Families?
Is the Latest U.S. News Ranking Still Relevant for Chinese Families? By Fifi Teng When the 2024 U.S. News & World Report college rankings were released, they sent ripples across the international education landscape. As an educational consultant with nearly two decades of experience in U.S. admissions, I found myself reflecting not just on the…
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- 12 Must-Ask Questions To Avoid The Wrong Consultant
- How to Choose a Qualified Educational Consultant?
- Is the Latest U.S. News Ranking Still Relevant for Chinese Families?
