No “Gobbledygook” Here. Just Clear Direction On How To Get Into College.

Yesterday’s story published in the Richmond Times Dispatch shares insights on the confusion and complexity of the college admission process. This news article shares how, “Many students and their families are not informed about the application process and the opportunities for grants and scholarships to attend college . . .” and as a result, “many do not apply.”

Further, Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, agrees that the college application system is tough to navigate. As reported by the Times Dispatch, Mr. Lomax states, “It's tough to be low-income. It's tough to get a competitive education in the public school system in this country. It's a challenge to figure out the maze of higher education. It is gobbledygook."

MyCollegeCalendar’s dedicated team of professionals has recognized this situation, as well as many other inequities in the college admission process, and now provides the solution to this unrelenting problem. The solution is our free-of-charge online college admission system for 2008-2009; a system for success that truly levels the playing field for all students regardless of their personal and financial situation. Using the MyCollegeCalendar system gives extraordinary results; it provides students with edge needed to maximize the opportunity for admission to college and to earn substantial scholarships. It shows college-bound students what to do, how to do it, and when to do it, through a step-by-step easy-to-follow online system

For senior year students, using the early application schedule and associated tasks gives significant advantages over other student applicants, but regular application and critical application schedules are also provide for late-deciding students. For junior year students, the MyCollegeCalendar college planning guidance is crucial to student success.

Historically, college-bound students who have active parental and educator support successfully attain admission to their college of choice. For parents and educators, the goal should be to motivate interested students to apply to colleges and universities as well as encourage them to submit superior applications. Superior applications can be submitted by any student, regardless of their qualifications and academic achievements. Such applications are well written, clearly illustrate a consistent student theme, show a demonstrated interest in each college receiving an application, and are personalized to weave a story so college admission officers get to know the student from reading their applications. Free guidance for building superior applications is one of the key components of MyCollegeCalendar.

Students have commented on the many optional tasks presented in MyCollegeCalendar. Yes, many tasks are optional. However, optional tasks such as placing a professional cover letter on top of mailed application documents, writing an attractive student résumé and adding it to submitted application materials, securing adult advocates who will help students achieve admission to colleges of their choice, and other admission and financial aid “optional” activities, make college-bound students exceptional in the eyes of college admission officers. MyCollegeCalendar provides example documents and guidance for all of these optional tasks.

MyCollegeCalendar puts college-bound students in control of their future. It gives parents and educators a complete guidance system that is available to all students online, both at home and at school, 24/7. There’s nothing to purchase and everything to gain. We hope college-bound students and their adult advocates take advantage of this free resource.

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