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School is now virtual, you are stuck in your house and your summer plans are likely canceled. However, there are still ways to explore your interests, learn something new, and…
Making the Most of Virtual College Visits
View online tours. After you read about a college, take a virtual tour of the campus using www.collegetours.com, www.youtube.com , or the college’s website. Sign up for a virtual information…
Preparing for your College Interview
Late August is the time to be thinking about college interviews. Watch our awesome College Calm 23 minute presentation on how you can prepare for your interview here. It may…
Recorded Webinar: How to Create a Balanced College List
During this presentation, we review how to gather data to determine Likely, Target, Reach and Lottery schools, the elements of a balanced list and a student profile example with outcomes. To view the…
Recorded Webinar: What You Need to Know about Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
Ever wondered what the form looks like for teachers and how colleges look at recommendations? In addition to LORs, Roxana and Jenny also discuss the best ways to keep track…
Recorded Webinar: Everything you Need to Know about SAT 2 Subject Exams and University Testing Policies
In 30 minutes Jenny Dumas and Roxana Dommer from College Calm cover the topic of SAT 2 Subject Test, when they are needed and how to find college testing requirements.…
Recorded Webinar: Maximizing Your College Visits
There are many things students can do to make the most of their time while visiting colleges. In this webinar, we discuss things you can do before, during and after…
Recorded Webinar: What’s My REAL GPA?
College Calm discusses different grade point averages, what colleges are looking for on your transcript and how to calculate your own GPA. All of the GPA numbers on your transcript…
Recorded Webinar: Planning a Meaningful Summer
Summer is a great time to explore something new. In this webinar, we discuss many different ways you can explore your interests over the summer. From delving into podcasts to…
What is the difference between a liberal arts college and a research university?
Below are definitions and examples of different types of colleges (liberal arts colleges, research universities, specialty schools and comprehensive colleges). Much of the content is from College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, by Robin Mamlet and Christine Vandevelde. This is a great book if you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to read book for both parents and students about the college process.