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ACA SENIORS ARE RECEIVING...
*More money and more first choice acceptance letters have gone out than ever before!
ACA 2018 Year in Review
- Over 60 free one-on-one consultations!
- Presentations to Over 300 families with free college planning workshops!
- ACA was featured at the Higher Education Consultants Association's National Convention (Dallas, TX)!
- We hosted our first ever College Bootcamp in June, sponsored by PNC Bank!
- ACA opened it's second location, proudly serving all of Texas!
- Our college planning advice was featured on 5 news stations (watch here!).
- The Class of 2020 will be our largest incoming class ever!
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What do your PSAT Scores Tell You?
It’s pointless to take a test if you can’t learn and improve from your experience. The PSAT is meant to help you do just that. Be smart by using your PSAT scores to improve your score on the “real” SAT. Your score report explains what areas you need to review before taking the next test.
How did you do?
Look at your PSAT/NMSQT Score report and answer the following questions:
- What is your total score?
- What is your sample percentile?
- What was your Evidence based Reading/Writing Score?
- What was your Math score?
- What sample percentile are you in for your Reading/Writing and Math Scores?
Your PSAT scores are your baseline – a starting point to improve from there. The sample percentiles indicate how you performed compared to other students.
College and Career Readiness Benchmarks
Find your Reading, Writing and Language and Math test scores. They include bars that are green, yellow and red.
Green scores indicate you have met the benchmark; yellow scores means you are approaching the benchmark, and red scores means you have work to do to meet the benchmark.
Your Scores: Next Steps
Review this section carefully. It gives you suggestions for ways to improve your skills.
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Join us for any of these free one hour college planning workshops! Families with high school students are welcome to attend.
Space is limited, don't wait!
Topics include:
- College Admissions 101!
- Scholarships & Financial Aid: Do This!
- Award Winning Expert Essays for College!
- Hollywood Dreams? Study Film, Animation/VX, Games or Music!
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AGENCY IN ACTION SECTION:
Dale Price recently visited Baylor University in Waco, TX! Baylor is a medium-sized private baptist university with 14,000 undergrads. BU's total cost is $60,000 per year (in state & out of state). The university meets 72% of financial need and boasts a 77% six year graduation rate.
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We receive inquiries daily from families all over the United States! If you have a pressing question, email us. Maybe we'll profile you in our next newsletter.
Lizzie in Charlotte, NC asked us: "I don't know where to start for my daughter."
Hi Lizzie! Thank you fo reaching out to us! We hear this question almost every single day. First we recommend connecting your child with their guidance counselor to lend a helping hand. But keep in mind, it is not their job to take over on college planning for the family. Next we recommend registering for a college fair. Check out NACAC's website for one near you. As a parent, it's important to get a grip on undertstanding financial aid. Two good sources are Edvisors and the latest edition of Paying for College Without Going Broke by Kalman Chany. Finally, pick five colleges that interest your child, visit the admissions sections of their websites, and research their admissions requirements. If you’d like even more help after you’ve done this, you can always schedule a meeting with us online! You can do so by replying to this email and letting us know. Hope that helps.
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| February 9, 2019 |
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*ASK US ABOUT FREE TEST PREP RESOURCES.
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SCHOLARSHIP SECTION
APPLICATION TIP:
Don’t count out scholarships with lower award amounts.
Some students only apply for scholarships with significantly large award amounts. The problem with that methodology is that you are going to have a lot more competition than with lower scholarship amounts.
>>CLICK HERE FOR 75 SCHOLARSHIPS!<<
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- Beat the Homesick Blues, The Monitor (page 7): Click Here!
- Back to School Advice, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
- Parent Advice for Honors + AP/IB Classes, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
- Denied or Deferred Admissions? Do this! The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
- Parent Advice for the New Year, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
- Four College Planning Tips for Parents, Mathnasium of Huntersville: Click Here!
- Holiday Advice, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
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Quote of the Month - January
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Access College America on
GOOD DAY AUSTIN
Watch Dale Price share Common Application Mistakes and Provide Information on our Free College Planning Workshops.
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Discussion on the College Visit
GOOD MORNING TEXAS
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Discussion on the College Fit
GOOD DAY CHARLOTTE
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Five Tips for Time Management
CHARLOTTE TODAY
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Our Mission Statement
In person or online, Access College America LLC was founded with the intention of exploring pathways leading to higher education through self-discovery. We create a sense of security assisting our clients while navigating throughout the college admissions process. Unlike many general college consulting practices without a niche, ours is the entertainment industry. And Access College America works relentlessly to offer the best value with the most comprehensive consulting services in the nation. We recognize our responsibility to the community in which we serve, thus; confidently assisting our clients find their right college fit is our most essential priority.
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