College Counseling
Every year, approximately two million high school seniors apply to college — according to a recent U.S. Department of Education report. Universities are receiving record numbers of applicants, some as much as double that of previous decades, and even those available spots in less popular institutions are getting taken by qualified applicants who do not get into their first-choice schools. With all the competition, conflicting information, and recent changes to the SAT*, it is no surprise that many college seniors find the college admissions process intimidating.
The Flex College Admissions Counseling Program was developed by a college counselor at The King's Academy and a former admissions fellow at Davidson College — a highly selective liberal arts college in North Carolina. Flex academic counselors provide accurate information about each aspect of the college admissions process, and personalized recommendations for each individual counselee. Contrary to popular belief, there is no "cookie-cutter" model of the ideal college applicant; to that end, our academic counselors help each student develop the application profile that best highlights his or her strengths. Some of the frequently asked questions our counselors address include:
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- Which classes should I take?
- How can I raise my GPA?
- Do AP* courses really matter?
Standardized Tests
- When should I begin preparing for the SAT* tests?
- How can I raise my SAT* scores?
- How much do SAT* scores count?
- Which SAT* Subject Tests should I take, and when should I take them?
College Admissions Essay (The Personal Statement)
- What are good topics to write about?
- For the essay, should I write what I am passionate about or write about my accomplishments and achievements?
- Do the short answer questions matter?
The Public (UCs) vs. Private Universities Admissions Process
- Which extracurricular activities are colleges looking for? Do they matter?
- Should I position myself differently for the UCs versus the private universities on the college applications?
- Should I interview?
Other areas:
- Extracurricular Activities, Teacher and Counselor Recommendations, Financial Aid, University Info