College Bound: Expert Tips for Admissions, Scholarships, and Finding the Perfect Fit - Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Dr. Pamela Ellis is the Education Doctor. She helps college bound students navigate the college admission process, earn scholarships, and find a college that is a perfect fit for success. Dr. Ellis is a consultant, award winning author, highly sought after speaker, and CEO. In the past 5 years, 95% of her students have been admitted to their top choice colleges, receiving an average of $75,000 in scholarships. Her mission is clear: to guide students and parents through the complex college preparation process, ensuring a successful and affordable educational journey. You can reach Dr. Ellis at her website https://compasscollegeadvisory.com
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Some of the highlights Dr. Ellis shares:
- As a grade school student, a teacher told Pamela that she'd never amount to anything. Pamela chose to prove that teacher wrong and help other students succeed and "amount to something" as well.
- The 5 criteria for a "great fit" for college
- Academic - what is the student interested in studying and what is their learning style?
- Social - how does the student make friends and what activities do they enjoy?
- Financial - what makes a college affordable for that student?
- Vocational - what are they interested in doing after college?
- Cultural - find a place where the student feels celebrated not tolerated
- How to reduce the financial burden of college through scholarships
- Don't procrastinate college prep until a student's senior year
- Learn how to build a portfolio for scholarships
- Discover the wide variety of scholarships available
- Where to find access to data bases of available scholarships
- What does your child need to thrive?
- Boost math and writing skills
- How a positive mindset for the student and parent enhances success
- Allow the student to take ownership for college admission and applying for scholarships
- Helping students learn life skills like self-advocating and making new friends
- And more
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