CollegesGPS

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About CollegesGPS

CollegesGPS aims to help students achieve this balance of college fit and selectivity. Information is drawn from the Internet, publications, local college presentations, professional conferences, and visits to the colleges themselves. Campus visits provide impressions about the surrounding environment, physical facilities, and living logistics. Colleges have different student demographics, facilities, majors, programs, resources, and personalities. Extracurricular activities, academic support, social fit, cost, and the outcomes of a college's graduates will likely factor into the search process. The basic question: If accepted, would a student flourish on that campus, studying and socializing for a few years until graduation? If not, move on. When possible, visit a college during an academic term, when the normal campus rhythms of classes and dorm life are evident. Take time to understand differences between programs. Parents should remain open-minded and supportive throughout the process. Professional Memberships: Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC).