College-bound students and their families typically feel a sense of excitement,
anticipation, and worry. While the college experience can be wonderful – a time
of academic challenges, new environments, and the first step toward an exciting
adventure, the college selection and application process can be frustrating,
with so many choices, lengthy applications, essays, short answers and questions
about financial aid.
Starks College Connection can help.
I counsel students and their families in the selection of educational
institutions and programs based on the student’s individual needs and talents. I
help each student to successfully complete the application process with
personalized attention, guiding them through the process and advising them on
every detail. Families hire me for a variety of reasons: to gain exposure to a
wide range of schools; to have an expert on their team who can provide hands-on
support and guidance; to reduce family stress with an objective, caring
third-party.
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Testimonial from
William H.
Laurie was extremely helpful in assisting me through the completion of the many tasks associated with my college applications. During the process of applying to twelve schools, I always felt confident that, with Laurie’s guidance, everything would be submitted ahead of schedule and to the very best of my ability. I’ve ended up at a school that is perfect for me and I thank Laurie for helping me make my dreams come true!
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Parent Testimonial from
Jill Z.
Laurie is absolutely the most positive, organized person I have ever known! She responded immediately when I had questions and makes sure everything goes smoothly, including looking over all essays and applications, before they go to the colleges, for typos and omissions. But possibly the most useful thing that Laurie provided us with was a mediator. This was an emotional time and we felt it was very important for the decision to be our daughter's. Having someone knowledgeable in the picture, that was not my husband or I, was invaluable and took much stress away from our last year with our daughter. I know we would have both been remembered as nags if not for Laurie - AND our daughter adores Laurie even more today - because she did not know Laurie was doing it!
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News and Important Dates
January 2012
Seniors - Finish remaining college applications and submit before deadline dates
Seniors - Apply for a pin and then complete and send the FAFSA for Financial Aid
Jan. 28th - SAT Reasoning and Subject tests (register by 12/30 - late registration 1/13)
Seniors - Search and apply for scholarships that match your qualifications
Juniors - Plan out standardized testing for the spring including AP Tests
February 2012
Seniors - Finish remaining college applications and submit before deadline dates
Seniors - Apply for a pin and then complete and send the FAFSA for Financial Aid
Seniors - Search and apply for scholarships that match your qualifications
Juniors - Register for March 10th SAT Reasoning (register by 2/10 - late registration 2/24)
Juniors - February 11th ACT with writing
Juniors - Plan out standardized testing for the spring including AP Tests
Juniors - Start to assemble list of colleges that you might apply to
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