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Rumor has it that SAT's/ ACT's are not as important any more? 

That rumor is false and your belief in it will cost you thousands of dollars.

Sure, dozens of colleges have claimed to be "test-optional". Why have they done that? If you think for a moment that it's because they don't any longer think the tests are relevant, then you've bought into their scheme hook, line, and sinker.

"But Hans, the colleges have said that!" Oh, does that mean it's true? The colleges also say that their job-placement rate is 90%, and that's certainly false.

Imagine, going into work and offering a brilliant idea that will generate $400,000 additional income and also improve the company's industry-standing? How will that be received? Promotion maybe, bonus for sure. Am I right?

If going test-optional yields 5,000 additional applications at $80 per application fee, then it results in $400,000 additional income. It also serves to lower the college application acceptance rate making the college appear to be "more selective". That's a huge win-win!

And just what do you think is the acceptance rate from the applicant pool who doesn't report SAT/ ACT test results? I'll leave you to ponder that. 

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 8- Begin preparation for SAT's or ACT's as early as in 10th grade and make it your priority to maximize test scores; this will greatly improve your acceptance rate and/or maximize scholarship potential.

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. 

You're still not convinced? Then get our book. We feature this topic and offer significant evidence.

 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704

Who spends $100,000 - $300,000 without knowing how the game is played? 

Several million parents do every year when it comes to college. That's crazy, but it's what happens when you don't know the rules of the game—COLLEGE. In making an investment of this size, isn't it prudent to know the business of college? As soon as you think that every college is the same, you're sunk.

Each college a set of stats that drive their business:

- 4 year graduation rate

- Freshman drop out rate

- Application acceptance rate

- Enrollment conversion rate

- % need met

- Average financial award

- Average scholarship award

- GPA and SAT standard for acceptance

Of course, if you attend an information session, they will tell you-

- "We meet need at 100%"

- "We have a 90% job placement rate"

- "We graduate students on time"

- "You don't need to know what you're major is"

- "You don't have to report SAT's"

Do you hear these comments? And just what do you believe? Please don't tell me that you believe the college has a 90% job-placement rate. Please don't tell me that it's acceptable to you for your child to not know their major. If it is, then you're buying in to their 5-year plan. And don't think for a moment that they meet-need at 100%, not at least according to your definition of meeting need.

I can assure you of this- colleges have a different definition of "Financial Aid" than you do. Wouldn't you like to know what that is?

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 7- Know how the college does its business and the stats that drive it to improve your acceptance rate and maximize scholarship potential; do not blindly follow the lead of the college.

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. 

You're not sure what all of this means? Then get our book- it is a must read! Or call us to further discuss.

 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

There are two kinds of college visits- productive and unproductive.

Let's get right to the point here. Most college visits consist of a drive around campus along with a guided tour. By itself, that's unproductive, but very normal.

Let's define "Productive"- achieving significant results or producing significant amounts. 

"Significant" being the operative word. Driving around a campus and taking a guided tour might be a nice visit, but it's hardly significant.

Significant results come from having meetings with the college decision-makers, specifically in the admissions office and financial aid office. It also includes a meeting with the student's department of anticipated study. And for athletes, it includes meeting with the college team's coaches. 

We have 10-15 questions to ask in each of these offices. Their responses to your questions will produce significant results! On a college visit, you have the opportunity to learn how they conduct their business. Learning how they do business is productive. It will improve admission acceptances, save college costs, and help in achieving desired college outcomes. Now that's productive!

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 5- Upon making college visits, meet the people in admissions, financial aid, and your child's department of anticipated studies; get to know the decision-makers. 

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical.

You're not sure how to do this? We know, it's what we do. Contact us and you'll know too.

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If saving college cost interests you, then this book is a must read- 

Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704

What interests do you have in college studies? 

Why would anyone head off to college, incur the big expense, and not have a well-defined plan for study?

I don't know why people would, but I do know why people do. It's just a lot easier that way. Parents are too busy in their own life to sit down and spend the time with their child for mapping their college plan.

No, I'm not saying that kids need to know at age 17 what job they want for the rest of their life...of course not! But I am saying that a path to college and life success includes having:

- a vision for the future

- a plan for their role

- an interest in a particular field of study or profession

- specific knowledge in that field of interest

- the ability to express it all

I ask you, is it an unreasonable request to spend considerable time in developing this in considering the magnitude of college expense and outcomes?

More than ever, colleges desire students having a vision, a plan, an interest, knowledge and awareness, and most of all, the ability to express it with passion and desire. Colleges will award students who can do this effectively with higher rates of acceptances and larger scholarships. It's that simple, yet that elusive.

Our Top 10 Admission and Scholarship Tip-

# 4- Have your child master their response to the question, "What interests do you have in college studies?"

That makes perfect College-Logical sense to me, though it's anything but typical. 

You don't know how to go about this? We do, it's one of our specialties. Contact us and we'll get right to work on it.

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If saving college cost interests you, then this book is a must read-

 Dissecting the Big Business of College

Hans

Founder, CEO- CollegeLogic

Office # 203.470.3704