Celebrating Our Graduates: 2024-2025 Matriculation List The counselors at College Plus Educational Consulting are thrilled to have worked with a diverse and talented group of seniors and transfer students over the past two years. Our students have graduated and are now attending — or will soon attend — a wide range of colleges and universities […]
Schools Our Students Love: Lewis & Clark College
College Plus is proud to have had a student accepted to Lewis & Clark College! Here’s what we love about this campus that blends liberal arts, global engagement, and Pacific Northwest beauty for a truly distinctive college experience. Liberal arts, Portland-style: With interdisciplinary courses and Connect-Portland (PDX) experiences, students can choose to explore inquiry-based learning […]
Schools Our Students Love: Santa Clara University
College Plus is proud to have had a student accepted to Santa Clara University! Here’s what we love about this campus that blends innovation, Jesuit values, and California sunshine for a one-of-a-kind college experience. Jesuit values in action: From local service clubs to global immersion trips, SCU inspires purpose-driven education and empowers students to contribute […]
2025 U.S. College Admissions Trends: What Students and Families Need to Know Now
The landscape of U.S. college admissions is constantly evolving, shaped by policy shifts, emerging technologies, and the changing priorities of admissions professionals. As the application process grows more complex, staying informed about current trends is essential for students—and their families—to make confident, strategic decisions on their path to higher education. Shifting Trends in Standardized Test […]
Four Top Trends in International Student Applications to U.S. Colleges: What We’re Seeing in Early 2025
In recent years, the landscape of international student enrollment in U.S. colleges has undergone significant changes. Factors such as shifting global dynamics, changing visa policies, and evolving educational preferences have all played a role in shaping the trends. Understanding these changes is crucial to understanding how to best navigate the college application process and to […]
Schools Our Students Love: Columbia University
College Plus is proud to have had a student accepted to Columbia University! Here’s what we love about the school: The Core Curriculum: an intense common syllabus that engages all students in literature, philosophy, history, science and the arts New York City attractions just outside your door The partnership with Barnard College, a women’s school […]
Schools Our Students Love: University of California, Davis
College Plus is proud to have had a student accepted to UC Davis! Here’s why we’re so excited about this incredible school: A perfect blend of big university and small-town charm: UC Davis offers the best of both worlds, making it a one-of-a-kind experience in California. Getting around: With more than 60 miles of bike […]
Telling Your Story: Getting Started With Your College Essay
When it comes to college applications to US colleges and universities, your materials will reflect more than just your grades and test scores. Essays offer a unique opportunity to share your personal story. The personal statement and supplemental essays provide you with a chance to introduce yourself to admissions officers in a way that numbers […]
Schools Our Students Love: Colorado College
College Plus is proud to have had a student accepted to Colorado College! Here’s what we love about the school: The Block Plan: Intensive learning in a single class for three and a half weeks Block Breaks: Four days between every block for students to relax, explore, and recharge Emphasis on intellect, innovation, and adventure […]
Is There A School Out There for Me?
Is There a School Out There for Me? Can you find a college or university that fits your needs? Absolutely! There are so many schools out there – just for a start, you’ll find 44 in Australia, 233 in Canada, 260 in the UK, and nearly 4,000 in the US. And that’s just the tip […]
