Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Nov 29, 2018
Which College Received Nearly 100,000 Applications This Year?
What makes UCLA such a draw for students from all over the world? (It's 12% international.) Those who are lucky enough to be admitted (17%), almost always stay-UCLA has one of the highest college retention rates in the world. Bruin Pride is just the beginning! It's no wonder that UCLA students love their community. The sprawling campus is accented by palm trees, flowers, and a mix of Spanish-style and contemporary buildings. UCLA is ranked nearly at the the top of many lis
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Nov 25, 2018
FROM IECA: WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
This ranked list is based on a 2018 nationwide survey of IECA member Independent Educational Consultants Just as every college is different, so too, are the criteria and priorities for evaluation in each college’s admission process. In fact, one of the great advantages of working with an IEC is their personal knowledge of these differences, helping students to navigate the process. In other words, all colleges do not value each of these elements equally. I have bolded #10 bec
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Nov 19, 2018
College News From Los Angeles
SIX COLLEGE VISITS, TEN-COLLEGE SPEED DATING, AND MUCH MORE- Much info to come about my college visits, so here are ten colleges' presentations, four minutes each: DICKINSON-4 years beautiful on-campus residences; top international relations program; 70% ED acceptance. GEORGIA TECH-All about community-maker spaces and team projects. Very focused on entrepreneurship. GETTYSBURG-New: virtual dissection tables in biology labs; Bloomberg certification/terminals. Always great: pol
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