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The College Admissions Essay: Brainstorming for an idea
Summer may have just begun, but for rising seniors, there is plenty they can do during the break to prepare for college applications. While much of their academic and extracurricular records are complete, seniors still have complete control over their application essay. The Common Application has announced its prompts for 2013-14. In addition to these, […]
Surefire tips for earning grades colleges will notice
At the top of every list of what colleges look for in applicants is a strong academic record. This means both grade point average and strength of academic program. Grades always should be trending upward, and although “stuff happens” grade blips are definitely not desirable. Here are a few surefire tips for earning grades colleges are bound to notice: […]
Many graduates not ready for college, test data suggests
Only about 30 percent of last year’s California high school graduates who took the ACT college entrance exam tested proficient in all subject areas. The state’s best subject was English – 72 percent of students were considered ready for college freshman classes. In science, however, only 34 percent were deemed ready for higher education. “In […]
Nicole C.
2018-09-14 07:10:34
WOWZA !!!
Where to begin? I called Paul as someone who had taken a gap year after high school to work. I had absolutely no idea how the transfer admission...
Milena T.
2018-08-16 13:40:27
I came to Alma Mater very late in the game, hoping to get some help on my college applications. Paul took me in right away and guided me through the entire...
Ruchi M.
2018-07-25 12:46:36
This review is long overdue, but I wanted everyone to know how great it was working with Paul and Alma Mater! I have twins who are now successfully entering...
Harper C.
2018-06-26 21:19:58
Alma Mater is elite Educational services that has always felt like home base for any tutoring needs for my son and daughter, since we've had the pleasure of...
Sophie C.
2018-05-29 10:41:10
I would not be where I am, or the person I am today without Paul Nicholas. After my family hired him as a college counselor for both my sister and myself,...
Sean B.
2018-05-22 17:52:48
Alma Mater Educational Services is the most professional proctor I've had the pleasure of working with in Los Angeles. Paul Nicholas, the President, has...
