On February 4th, the Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League met with Kelly Chester to discuss college admissions trends for 2020.

Rising college costs, multiple applications, here are some financial tips.

With pride, students often refer to Wesleyan as the “Diversity University” and there is truth in the title, as Wesleyan is culturally, racially and geographically diverse. The vibe on campus is one of tolerance and inclusion. Upon visiting, aspiring students will discover that “Wes” is a large community of passionate learners who are progressive and intelligent.

The Coalition for College application was created in 2015 to streamline the college application process and provide more affordable access to applications for historically underrepresented groups.

As controversy surrounding standardized test scores for college admissions continues to increase, more schools across the nation are becoming test optional.

Worldly, ambitious and accomplished, the students at Columbia University are fortunate enough to receive an Ivy League education on a spectacular campus in the middle of Manhattan. World-class research facilities and over 100 majors provide students with access to some of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate programs.

Often dubbed the “Harvard of the South,” Rice has become one of the most competitive colleges in the country and one of the most significant research universities worldwide. Set in Houston, not far from the museum district, students have the city within their grasp, but are surrounded by the beauty of Rice’s green and tree-lined campus.

Northwestern is one of the most competitive universities in the nation, but the student body is notably down-to-earth and progressive. With over 4000 different classes and 180 departments of study, Northwestern students have the chance to explore a variety of majors and career paths.

F&M is one of the nation’s oldest and most beautiful college campuses. The curriculum is rigorous, but with an average class size of 18, students will be provided with faculty support and research opportunities that most graduate students would envy at competitive universities.

Should applicants begin drafting the personal essay? Is it ever too soon? The answer is no. Crafting the personal essay is a daunting and often very stressful task. In fact, some students argue that the most difficult part of the entire application process is completing the essays.

As college costs continue to rise, parents struggle with productive ways to save for their children’s education. The Huffington Post suggests the following methods for productively saving for college…

Harvard’s annual applicant pool continues to grow, and it is increasingly becoming more diverse, both racially and economically. This past fall, 43,330 hopeful candidates applied for a spot in Harvard’s Class of 2023.

Campus visits, interviews and carefully crafted thank you letters are no longer the only methods of demonstrating an interest in a specific college or university.

Students across the country seek to study computer science and colleges are struggling to find enough qualified professors to meet students’ demands.

As the college admissions process continues to evolve, colleges and universities are seeking out more comprehensive methods to evaluate whether or not an applicant should be admitted.

The submission of early applications, both early action and early decision, are on the rise, particularly at the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

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