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College Match is the college placement firm that provides a strategic coaching approach to college admission that results in higher percentage of successful admissions, scholarships and awards for students. College Match provides private education planning services to families and students considering college and graduate programs. For more information, please go to www.collegematchus.com

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Interested in Music?

Music degrees aren't just for musicians, although a love of music does help make the coursework more interesting. Today's music graduates pursue careers in public relations, academia, journalism and even medicine. National statistics show that 66 percent of music students applying to medical schools are accepted, while only 44 percent of bio-chem majors who apply receive acceptance letters.

Whether you plan to pursue a lifelong venture in the music industry or you're looking for a broad, liberal arts education which can be transitioned to a variety of career options, here are 100 of the best music programs and departments offering world-class music education in the U.S.

http://www.nammfoundation.org/research/research-briefs-did-you-know

Thursday, January 16, 2014

David on CollegeWeekLive’s Transfer Students Day

Leading Admission Expert David Montesano presents, "Improving Your Transfer Admission Outlook; Getting Off the Waitlist" as part of College Week Live's Transfer Students Day, Janary 30th at 6pm, Eastern Time.

1. What’s the event all about?

Join me for Transfer Students Day on Thursday, January 30th, 2014 from 2PM – 10PM EST for your opportunity to:

· Chat live with admissions reps and current college students from 200+ colleges

· Learn the ins and outs of what’s required, what credits can be transferred, and how to find the very best college fit.

· Enter to win $1,000 toward college tuition, just for researching schools online Sign Up now

2. Where do students register to participate?

http://www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/Guest/CollegeWeekLive_TRANSFER_DAY/refcode=NGO_SP_WEB_TRANSFER14

3. Are there any incentives?

· Transfer Students Day Scholarship:

Join us for Transfer Students Day to get your transfer questions answered. Visit three schools while you’re there and you could win $1,000 toward your tuition!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving & College Applications: A Rebuttal to the Huffington Post College Blog

The Huffington Post College Blog recently ran a story titled “College Applications and Thanksgiving” encouraging students to take a break during the Thanksgiving holiday. After all, you’ve worked so hard all year and probably won’t meet the early deadlines anyway. So you have nothing to lose at this point, right?

Wrong.

For some students, waiting is no longer a luxury you can afford. Planning ahead is key, but you are indeed running out of time. Scholarships are on the line. Grants are on the line. Admission is on the line. For some of you, failing to meet that December 1st deadline might mean getting waitlisted or losing a scholarship or even missing out on the chance to attend the college of your dreams altogether.

(Sorry, I know you probably didn’t want to hear that. But don’t panic. Breathe.)

Think about what you might be throwing away. And for what — turkey, mashed potatoes and conversation with Uncle Ted, the close talker, who tells the same stories every year?

Family is so incredibly important. They are your support system. That is why they will understand when you don’t spend every waking minute with them during your Thanksgiving break. In fact, they will probably encourage you to use your time wisely. By all means, have some turkey with them. Spend all Thanksgiving day with them if you think you have budgeted enough time before and after to work on your applications and essays.

But please do not take a break if you can’t afford it. You will only be hurting yourself.

Ride the momentum you’ve been building all year and keep powering through to finish what you have been working so hard for in the first place. Think about it this way. Competing today is worth more than competing tomorrow. While everyone else is taking the time to get refreshed, catch up with their friends and sleep the day away, you will be ahead of the curve and in the running for admission to the college of your dreams.

Now that’s something to be thankful for!

For more information on College Match's college admissions counseling services, please visit www.collegematchus.com and www.brandubook.com. Also check out www.unifluence.com.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Should You Send In That Recommendation Letter from Beyonce?

Yeah, probably not.

Find out more on that as College Match Founder David Montesano answers the question "Should I send in any additional information with my application?"

Check back weekly for more of your questions answered, and if you have any questions you would like us to answer, please email richard@collegematchus.com.

About College Match For selected families with students, ages 12-18, College Match is the college placement firm that provides a strategic coaching approach to college admission that results in higher percentage of successful admissions, scholarships and awards for students. Over the past 12 years, we have used our results-oriented, strategic approach to matching clients with a range of appropriate colleges. 96% of our clients gained admission to at least one of their top choice colleges and last year our clients won merit scholarships averaging $57,000 over four years.

For more information on College Match's college admissions counseling services, please visit www.collegematchus.com and www.brandubook.com. Also check out www.unifluence.com.

Friday, November 22, 2013

New Quiz! Find out where to start your college search!

Over 2,000 colleges!

6 different types!

Where do I get started?

College Match has put together a fun and fast quiz that will help you get on the right track to searching for the right college match for you. Take the quiz here.

For more information on College Match's college admissions counseling services, please visit www.collegematchus.com and www.brandubook.com. Also check out www.unifluence.com.

College Interview Questions : Dos and Don'ts : Video

College Match Q&A: Episode 23. College Match Founder David Montesano answers the question "Is there anything you shouldn't do when interviewing at a college?"

Check back weekly for more of your questions answered, and if you have any questions you would like us to answer, please email david@collegematchus.com.

For more information on College Match's college admissions counseling services, please visit www.collegematchus.com and www.brandubook.com. Also check out www.unifluence.com.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

"Can students submit additional information to colleges once they've applied?"

College Match Q&A: Episode 22. College Match Founder David Montesano answers the question "Can students submit additional information to colleges once they've applied?"

Check back weekly for more of your questions answered, and if you have any questions you would like us to answer, please email david@collegematchus.com.

For more information on College Match's college admissions counseling services, please visit www.collegematchus.com and www.brandubook.com. Also check out www.unifluence.com.