Secrets of College Admissions

Andover College Prep is hosting a schedule of seminars for area parents and high school students for an open discussion titled, “Top 10 Secrets of the College Admissions Process”.

Nathan Allen, best-selling author and contributing media expert on the topic, will lead the free discussion about what colleges are, and are not, looking for in the admissions process. “I can assure parents and students that it will be an eye-opening experience. Different schools look for different things. Things have changed dramatically since it was simply good grades and a high SAT score.” In an open forum discussion, Allen, who is the former executive director of The Princeton Review and founder of Andover College Prep, will address concerns of parents and students; and provide the answers to the short-term and longer-term actions that will have a tremendous impact for some applicants. “There are simple ‘Dos and Don’ts’ that can filter the applications immediately. From state schools and out-of-state students to private colleges and universities, admissions offices put more emphasis on some items more than others,” Allen explained. “The seminars are more direct than the information received at any ‘college night.’ This is the inside info that I can assure, people have never heard before and won’t hear anywhere else.”

Timed for peak interest in college preparations the seminars from Andover take place throughout May, a time when high school juniors will be taking the SAT exam. Allen says, “It’ll be a major wake-up call for students and parents. Most students will take the exam again in the fall, attend college tours and begin to fill out applications.” 

The seminars will be held throughout FairfieldCounty at each of the Andover offices in Westport, New Canaan, Greenwich and Ridgefield. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 203-226-6211. Each session is approximately 90 minutes. For direction, please call or visit the service website at www.andovercollegeprep.com 

“At Andover, we are in touch with college admission offices all over the country to discuss the admissions trends, so that we can provide parents and students with the most advantageous strategy. It’s a total process, from learning how to score well on standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SATII, APs), to the reasons that some extra curricular clubs, jobs and volunteer activities weigh more heavily than others. Students should never assume anything when it comes to the acceptance at a college. You’ll be surprised.”Allen is the author of a best-selling college admissions book and is a quoted source for Seventeen, Teen People, Today’s Parent, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, among other publications. Allen has personally assisted over 10,000 students, and since founding Andover College Prep, the counseling services have assisted over 12,000 more students through the testing and application processes.

About AndoverCollege Prep: Utilizing the best college admissions and test preparation services available, Andover College Prep maximizes students’ chances of being admitted to the college of his or her choice. Founded in 2003, only Andover combines the efforts of experienced college admissions and test preparation experts, to achieve the strongest application possible for its students. Andover offers the best PSAT & SAT courses, using actual tests, the most experienced teachers, counselors, and test strategists for personalized services to help students succeed. With offices throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Los Altos, California (between San Francisco and San Jose), Andover caters to up to 600 students at a time and more than 1,000 annually. For additional information, course schedules, locations, and description of services, visit the company website at www.andovercollegeprep.com or call the main office at 203-226-6211. Monday, May 12 at 7:30PM at the Greenwich office, 151 Railroad Avenue