http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/overview.html Listen each month as guidance counselor Nicole DiLorenzo highlights the details about college admissions and gives important advice on how to get into the college of your choice. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:08:49 +0000 en-us Education http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/overview.html http://www.springwellprep.com/images/feed/coverart60px.jpg 60 60 Confident College Prep podcasts offer valuable tips to help both students and parents with the college admissions process. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html College tuitions are at an all-time high. Parents are asking themselves how they are going to be able to afford to send their child to college without going deep into debt. Even if a family doesn’t qualify for need-based financial aid, they have a variety of options available to them. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/minimizing_college_debt.mp3 Springwell Prep 2008-01-01 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html Competition is part of the American landscape. Whether they’re selling soft drinks or cell phones, companies find themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The same holds true in the world of college admissions. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/competition_everywhere.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-11-30 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html As the world of admissions becomes more competitive, parents and students are turning to these rankings to help assess colleges that the students should apply to. Students, and their parents, often assume that to receive a quality education you must go to a big-name college. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/college_rankings.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-10-29 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, Rolling Admissions; what exactly do these terms mean? For seniors applying to college, knowing the answer is crucial. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/application_options.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-09-28 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html The SAT and the ACT are the two nationally recognized tests considered in the college admissions process. Many colleges rely on these two standardized tests to predict how well a student will perform beyond high school. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/sat_or_act.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-08-28 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html Now more than ever it’s important for students to visit college campuses as part of their college planning process. To get a true feel for the school, nothing beats an actual campus visit. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/campus_visits.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-07-20 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html Your application essay is your opportunity to stand out among thousands of other applicants. In this episode you’ll learn the key points of writing an essay or personal statement that will grab the attention of admission representatives. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/the_application_essay.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-07-03 http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/feed760.html Springwell’s first Confident College Prep podcast episode provides tips on filling out your college applications with special attention on writing your college application essay. Download this podcast for reviewing when you’re ready to begin filling out your college applications or writing your essay. http://www.springwellprep.com/feed/podcasts/college_applications.mp3 Springwell Prep 2007-06-20