December

Building a Compelling College Application Portfolio: Four Keys

Coalition Application, College Admissions, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

Here's how to focus students' attention on a few areas of interest and aptitude and build an outstanding college application portfolio.

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College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

College Admissions, College Application

LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou and Venkates Swaminathan's webinar, which walked families through what you need to know to apply for college admissions in the U.K, is an invaluable resource for parents with rising juniors and seniors, as well as for their teens. Here is the recording.

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How to Make Sense of College Rankings

College Admissions, College Application, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Each September, the week the vaunted U.S. News and World Report college rankings come out, you'll find parents looking over them anxiously. For many universities as well, these rankings are critical, since universities vie for top spots on this widely-publicized evaluation of their quality. For parents and students, the report adds to the complexity of decision-making about college. Here are tips on how to think about college rankings.

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Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

Career Planning, College Admissions, College Application, College Fairs, Common Application, Engineering, Essay Writing, Financial Aid, Gap Year, Junior, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore, State Universities, University of California, University of Texas

A great college admissions coach can help reduce the stresses of applying to college and make the process much easier to navigate.

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13 Insider Tips From College Admissions Counselors

College Admissions, College Application, College Selection, Financial Aid, Junior, Scholarships, Senior

College is a consequential decision, and the admissions process can be complex and stressful. To give families a head start, we at LifeLaunchr compiled this selection of insider tips from college admissions counselors in the country – people who have helped thousands of students find and get into great-fit schools.

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The LifeLaunchr Webinar: U.K. College Admissions

College Admissions, Junior, Senior

The deadline for applying to U.K. universities for Fall 2018 admission is coming up fast, on January 15, 2018. That's also the deadline to apply for deferred admissions for Fall 2019. LifeLaunchr's recent webinar "Applying to College in the U.K.? Meet the January 15 deadline!" helped parents and students by providing expert advice on U.K. college admissions from LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou.

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Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing

Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Testing

Standardized testing is a complex, and often overwhelming, issue for parents and students thinking about college. To help families with this, Linda King of The King Advantage and Venkates Swaminathan of LifeLaunchr presented "Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing." The webinar is a great overview of how parents and students can make the best decisions about standardized testing.

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Your Roadmap to Stress-Free College Admissions

College Admissions, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

College admissions can be confusing and scary. With the costs of college exploding, average student debt now over $37,000, and the myriad choices and deadlines, it can feel overwhelming. Linda King of the King Advantage, who has over 20 years experience advising students, and Venkates Swaminathan of LifeLaunchr hosted a FREE webinar to help you with a roadmap for stress-free college admissions.

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How the new FAFSA Affects You

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Senior

Filling out federal forms is always scary. But if you're applying to college – whether you want need-based or merit-based grants – filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an absolute must. This year brings some big changes to the FAFSA. The FAFSA is meant to be easy, and for many families it is. But for some families, it can be complex. For those families, LifeLaunchr can help.

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December

Building a Compelling College Application Portfolio: Four Keys

College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

How to Make Sense of College Rankings

Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

13 Insider Tips From College Admissions Counselors

The LifeLaunchr Webinar: U.K. College Admissions

Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing

Your Roadmap to Stress-Free College Admissions

How the new FAFSA Affects You

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You'll Spend $1,000 on college applications and $100,000 on College. LifeLaunchr is a Great Investment.

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You'll Spend $1,000 on college applications and $100,000 on College. LifeLaunchr is a Great Investment.

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You'll Spend $1,000 on college applications and $100,000 on College. LifeLaunchr is a Great Investment.

You'll Spend $1,000 on college applications and $100,000 on College. LifeLaunchr is a Great Investment.

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