| WHY USE PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE?
Students begin their "Pathway to College" as early as their Freshman year of high school. If your student is interested in attending a competitive college, it is always best to begin the journey as early as possible. Many public high school counselors are unaware of the subtle admission requirements and strategies necessary to achieving the final goal of these more competitive schools. Being admitted to a competitive state school has become a daunting task, as the 10% bar is raised each year by ever increasing class sizes.
Unfortunately, many of our public high schools are not able to provide our public high school students with the college guidance they so desperatley need. Counselors are only able to provide students with the most basic of information, not because they don't want to, but because they are overwhelmed with the number of students they must serve.
If you and your student feel confused, then using the expert advisement of a private college admissions advisor may be something you should consider. Call Katherine today if you have questons.
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If you or your student need guidance of any kind, PATHWAYS is an excellent place to get the help you need, and Katherine is an excellent guidance advisor. She works one-on-one with your student helping them determine their college choices and financial aid and scholarship options. By fall of their senior year, your student will be ready to apply to between 4 to 6 colleges. Some parents wonder why it is necessary to apply to so many schools. "Students - especially those from lower income households - must understand the financial implications their choices can and WILL have on their family," says Katherine. "If you're a family who needs financial aid, it is important to apply to schools with a history of giving fair and free aid. And, you CAN negotiate your financial aid packages! But, not if you have only applied to one school"
Parents especially appreciate how Katherine manages the process for them, from beginning to end. She not only advises each family personally, but also keeps them informed and up to date through teleconferences and newsletters In addition, she handles all of the financial aid paperwork work, at the most critical hour. "Filing your paperwork late can be like losing your winning lottery ticket!"
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