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How will AI change the future of humanity?
It's difficult to predict exactly how AI will change the future of humanity, but it's likely that it will have a major impact on many industries and could potentially change the way we live our lives. Some potential benefits of AI include increased efficiency and productivity, the ability to automat... more
It's difficult to predict exactly how AI will change the future of humanity, but it's likely that it will have a major impact on many industries and could potentially change the way we live our lives. Some potential benefits of AI include increased efficiency and productivity, the ability to automate many tasks, and the ability to access vast amounts of data quickly and easily. However, there are also potential drawbacks to the widespread use of AI, such as the potential for job displacement and the ethical concerns surrounding the development and use of AI technology. Overall, the future of AI is likely to be a complex and dynamic one, with both potential benefits and drawbacks for humanity.
*Written by OpenAI's ChatGPT*
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Do colleges award scholarships based on merit?
The answer, as with most questions families ask counselors, is "It depends."
Some colleges give merit-based aid and some do not.
This webinar gives a fairly broad overview of how college financial aid works, and touches on the topic of merit based aid.
Hope this helps!
Evelyn
... moreThe answer, as with most questions families ask counselors, is "It depends."
Some colleges give merit-based aid and some do not.
This webinar gives a fairly broad overview of how college financial aid works, and touches on the topic of merit based aid.
Hope this helps!
Evelyn
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Should colleges be ranked by prestige?
No. Prestige is defined as:
*reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes
*distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others or for the public
College Admissions professionals and pretty much everyone in... more
No. Prestige is defined as:
*reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes
*distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others or for the public
College Admissions professionals and pretty much everyone in the world knows which colleges have the label of "prestigious". What many may not know is why these colleges are adorned with this label. And while the answer is complex and certainly controversial, I would argue that the United States' most "prestigious" colleges were all founded, largely funded by and for the advancement of white men. Thus, the rest of the population was and still largely is not represented nor the beneficiaries of these "prestigious" colleges. Therefore, I don't see any value in ranking these same colleges, over and over again, by prestige.
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Do you think the overturning of Roe v. Wade will impact college selection next year?
The answer is "yes" for students who feel strongly about this issue or who worry that states that prohibit abortion will also begin to prohibit other rights they may care about (e.g., LGBTQ rights, BIPOC rights).
If you want to read about this issue, check out the Business Insider article entitled "... more
The answer is "yes" for students who feel strongly about this issue or who worry that states that prohibit abortion will also begin to prohibit other rights they may care about (e.g., LGBTQ rights, BIPOC rights).
If you want to read about this issue, check out the Business Insider article entitled "Location, campus life, and abortion access: Overturning Roe v. Wade adds yet another concern to students' college search" that I posted on August 25th on my Business Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SlosbergCollegeSolutions
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Karen Schiavo answered 2/1/2022
Hi Karen - Seeing if you are taking new clients . My daughter is a sophomore in high school. I would prefer to do this by telephone if possible. Thank you. Evonne
Hi Evonne,
I am currently working with clients solely on an hourly basis and would be happy to speak with you about this. My phone number is (925) 890-7100. Thank you for your inquiry!
Karen
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My company has asked me to relocate to Ohio and we could choose to live in the Chagrin Falls or Bexley areas. Which could better prep our kids for college and Ivy League admission?
Hi there - Thanks for reaching out. Though I serve families across the state, country, and even internationally, I am not as familiar with Bexley as I am with Chagrin Falls. Also, I believe many high schools are great at prepping kids for college AND please know that getting into the Ivy Leagu... more
Hi there - Thanks for reaching out. Though I serve families across the state, country, and even internationally, I am not as familiar with Bexley as I am with Chagrin Falls. Also, I believe many high schools are great at prepping kids for college AND please know that getting into the Ivy League schools (or any of the Top 30 or so colleges) is a challenge. I work with many amazing students (perfect scores, extremely high GPAs, amazing research and ECs) who don't get in. And some who do ... but there's never an easy or predictable path. Always start by looking for a great-fit college based on student interests, geography, size preference, etc. and develop a balanced list of Reach- Solid-Likely colleges. Working with a college advisor like myself helps your student discern their interests, research options, develop a great resume, create a balanced college list, and apply to colleges.
That said, doing a bit of research on Bexley tells me a few things, in comparison to Chagrin Falls. Overall the two schools have very similar stats (ACT scores, teacher qualifications, course offerings, etc) and seem to have similar student outcomes. I bet both would be great choices and may depend on whether you prefer Columbus (our state capital) to Cleveland. I've lived all over the US (and internationnally) and I personally like mid-size cities like CLeveland because they have the sports teams, and CLE has the lake! That said I grew up in Cincinnati which is much more mild ... so get ready for cold winters here in the snow belt if you move to CF!
So here are a few things to know about Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School (CFEVSD) district:
- Is a smaller district and town - it appears to be about 1/2 the size of Bexley.
- Has approximately 170 students per grade. All students in K- 3 attend Guerney Elementary, grades 4-6 attend The Intermediate School, 7&8 attend the Middle School, and 9-12 attend CF High School.
- As a note, the school district lines can be a little tricky. People can have a Chagrin Falls zip code/mailing address and NOT be in the Chagrin Falls School District. People who live in the villages of Bentleyville, Moreland Hills, and South Russell could be a part of the CF schools.
- Chagrin Falls is known for delivering a very academic curriculum, driven by an extensive AP course offering of about 28 AP courses and of course many honors tracks .
- The school prides itself on strong athletics (especially lacrosse, golf, volleyball, and a others) strong theatre and arts, and lots of great EC's - especially SPeech & Debate.
- CHagrin Falls is also a very quaint walkable town built on actual "falls" which makes it a scenic "downtown" where we have a farmers market, adorable stores, and many cute events. The kids in the Intermediate, Middle, and High School love to "walk to town" after school and play at the MS/HS fields.
If you want to learn more about working with a college advisor, feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
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We are interested in finding a college counselor for our daughter Hannah (17) - who is currently in 11th grade. Anna Seltz came highly recommended to us by family friends (Christine and Geoff Buhn, Narberth).
Hi Anna,
Thank you for reaching out to me. Please send me your email and phone number to the email address below and I will send you information on my work and fees and we can set up a time to discuss your needs for Hannah. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anna Seltz
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Hi Anna,
Thank you for reaching out to me. Please send me your email and phone number to the email address below and I will send you information on my work and fees and we can set up a time to discuss your needs for Hannah. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anna Seltz
610-202-5461
annaseltz71@gmail.com
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A friend's son was accepted to UCLA, yay! His portal had shown the acceptance, but after he told UCLA that she had changed a high school class, the portal is now saying, decision on hold or something like that. Does he need to escalate this to be sure that nothing "funny" hap
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An acceptance for admission is usually worded very carefully as being contingent upon something - like successful completion of current coursework (or in the case of the UCs, the need to successfully complete the A-G requirements). I would suggest contacting the Office of Admissions for... more
Hello,
An acceptance for admission is usually worded very carefully as being contingent upon something - like successful completion of current coursework (or in the case of the UCs, the need to successfully complete the A-G requirements). I would suggest contacting the Office of Admissions for further clarification.
Mark Bechthold
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What is the average acceptance rate of admission? What is the average acceptance rate of admission?
Hello! From 2018-2020, we received a total of 6559 applications for 2152 spots. If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@pioneeracademics.com.
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How selective is the admissions process? For example, what percentage of students who apply get in? In addition to this, do sophomores who apply have to have taken the SAT/ACT. How selective is the admissions process? For example, what percentage of students who apply get in? In addition to this, do sophomores who apply have to have taken the SAT/ACT.
Thank you for your question! In the past three years, we have received 6559 applications for 2152 places in the program. We use a holistic application process, including essays, teacher recommendation, school transcript report, an interview, and other materials so we can gain a broad prospective of ... more
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