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LAEC's International Students : 2002-2013

10/30/2014

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This week, Lee Academia's team gathered data from 2002-2013 and created this graph on the left. We can see the increased interest in U.S Colleges/Universities as more and more International students apply and seek LAEC's High School/College/Graduate School Counseling.

Lee Academia limits the number of students we work with, as we dedicate our expertise and professionalism in helping each and every one of our clients. In 2012-2013, we see a tremendous increase in our International Students (especially from China) applying to U.S. Colleges seeking our help during the Spring and early Summer term, thus limiting our availability for American students.

Here are sample services that we helped our International Students with:
  • Choosing U.S. Boarding, Colleges & Graduate Schools
  • College List - Selection 
  • College Research
  • College Tours & Visits
  • ART & Visual Schools
  • Art Portfolios
  • Interview Training
  • Building Resume / Brag Sheet
  • Applying to High Schools/Colleges/Graduate Schools
  • TOEFL / IELTS Preparation
  • SAT / ACT Preparation
  • MCAT/GRE/GMAT/LSAT and more
  • Finding Interests / Extracurricular
  • College Application Essays
  • Transitions / Adapting to U.S. Colleges
  • Scholarship Searches for International Students
  • GAP Year / Conditional Year / Transfer Admissions
So don't hesitate and enroll now! LAEC is a first-come, first-serve based Educational Consulting center. We will do our best to accommodate all our interested students and parents from both the U.S and International countries. Contact us now.

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Identify the Best-Fit Colleges and Universities

8/16/2014

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Now that you have your grades, test scores, activity lists and interests, where should you consider applying?  We will help you find a set of schools that meet your needs.  We are problem solvers and can find great options for any student, no matter what the circumstance.  

Think you can’t afford college? Worried that test scores or grades don’t reflect actual abilities?  Want to apply to the most elite institutions?  Interested in special career paths? We can find the solution that works for you.

Call us now to schedule a consultation and let us help you find best-fit colleges for you!
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No Excuse For Not Starting Now...

7/27/2014

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Yes, we know the 2014-2015 Common Application will not officially be live until August 1st, however, as we have been telling our students, the essay prompts this year have not changed from last year's application.

So, rising seniors, what are you waiting for? Students can (and should!) get started on their essays now.

Common Application Prompts

Do you (the student) need help writing an essay that will improve your admissions odds? 

Contact us today! We will guide you through everything you need to know about writing a great college application essay.

Writing a Compelling College Essay in 1-Day!

Our 1-day course (5 hours, with 30 minute break included) will include:
  • What admissions officers are looking for in the essay
  • How to pick a compelling essay topic
  • Topics students should never write about
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • How to use humor and anecdotes
  • How to wow admissions officers with a great opening (with examples) 
  • How to approach each common application prompt
  • How to write a great "Why Here" essay (for Supplemental Applications)
  • How to write about a weakness or failure 
  • Brainstorming, Developing, and Editing a final draft before the end of the 1-Day Program.
  • Plus, a question and answer session just for you about the process.
Seats are limited (small group course of 3 students or 1-on-1 private available)*. For more details or to register, contact us now at 646-266-6084 (8AM-6PM EST) or email us at Stephenie@Leeacademia.com with the following information to reserve your seat:


Student Name, High School, Home Address, Phone Number, Email Address
Credit Card Number (MC or Visa)
Name on Card
Expiration Date

Early Registration (register before August 1 at 7pm EST): only $450
Regular Registration (begins August 2): $550


*Online courses are available, as well. Contact us for more details.

Questions?  Call 646.266.6084
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Ivy League Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2018

4/1/2014

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Last week, top high school students from around the world found out whether they were attending one of the eight prestigious Ivy League universities Fall of 2014.

This year was extremely competitive for some of the Ivies, as Princeton University, Cornell University, and University of Pennsylvania had one of their most selective admissions classes ever recorded, and Brown University, Yale University also had a lower acceptance rate than last year's rate.

Princeton admitted 7.28% of applicants and accepted 1,939 students out of 26,641 applicants. This was down slightly from their 7.29% in 2013.

Cornell admitted 14% this year, taking 6,025 students from 43,041 applications. Cornell accepted 15.2% of applicants last year. While Cornell has the highest admissions rate in the Ivy League, the school dropped their admissions percentage point this year.

University of Penn admitted 9.9% applicants to the Class of 2018, where it was 12.1% for the Class of 2017. 3,551 of 35,788 applicants was accepted.

Brown University admitted 8.6% acceptance rate, with 2,619 of 30,291 applicants accepted.
Last year, Brown had a 9.2% acceptance rate.

Yale University was the last to release their admissions data, and posted a lower acceptance rate than last year's 6.72% Yale admitted 6.26% acceptance rate this year, admitting 1,93
5 of 30,932 applicants.

The other Ivies saw their acceptance rate rise from last year.

Harvard University admitted 5.9% of applicants from last year's 5.8% admissions rate, accepting 2,023 of their 34,295 applications.

Columbia University admitted 6.94% of applicants, up from their record low
of 6.89% acceptance rate for Class of 2017. Columbia accepted 2,291 of their 32,967 applicants.

Dartmouth College took 11.5% of applicants to the Class of 2018, which was up from last year's 10% admissions rate. Dartmouth received 19,235 applications and accepted 2,220 this year.

Other top colleges also released their admissions data this week. MIT took 7.7% of applications. Here's a summary of the data:

  • Brown University — 30,291 applicants (2,619 accepted)
  • Columbia University — 32,967 applicants (2,291 accepted)
  • Cornell University — 43,041 applicants (6,025 accepted)
  • Dartmouth College — 19,235 applicants (2,220 accepted)
  • Harvard University — 34,295 applicants (2,023 accepted)
  • University of Pennsylvania — 35,788 applicants (3,551 accepted)
  • Princeton University — 26,607 applicants (1,939 accepted)
  • Yale University — 30,922 applicants (1,935 accepted)
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College Research Begins : Juniors

3/21/2014

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Whether you are thinking about applying to the Ivy-League Institutions or your local community colleges, college research is needed. Juniors, after they have taken all their finals and exams (hopefully, their first SAT by May), should begin looking into what types of colleges they are interested in applying to based on their current school records and grades. Knowing what colleges are best suited for them is the key step before applying.

Lee Academia consultants are here to help. We have done all the research for you and will continue to stay up to date with current trends and admissions that only a few are aware of.

With the March Madness, and seniors finding out their college acceptances or rejections this March and April, everyone becomes stressed and anxious, even the juniors who begin to think about colleges and their future. Do not listen to the myths and gossips out there. Speak to an expert who can guide you and help you narrow down your college options and find a best-fit college for you!

Early-Bird Registration for College Consultations begin
this April 1st, 2014. After May 30, 2014, regular Registration begins. Consultations are year-round with College Packages for rising Juniors and Seniors beginning in July 2014 to the end of the academic year. Contact us for more information.


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College Application Essay Tutorial: Basics

3/21/2014

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Lee Academia's Consultants present their simple 5 Step process.
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5 Things You Should Know About IELTS

2/28/2014

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1. IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is an English language proficiency test designed to test communicative English abilities of non-native speakers.

2. The IELTS is a paper-and-pencil test with 4 sections : Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The Speaking test includes live, face-to-face interview with a trained ESL professional.

3. A variety of question types are used in IELTS to test a wide range of skills. For example, there are matching, classification, multiple choice, sentence completion, short answers, diagram label completions and more.

4. There are two versions - Academic and General Training. The Academic version is used for higher education and professional certification, while the General Training is used for work or migration purposes.

5. IELTS is accepted by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide, including over 3,000 U.S. institutions.

If you would like to know more about the IELTS, contact us for more information.
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Colleges Accused of Violating Law By Requiring Student-Aid Forms

2/17/2014

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Some colleges were accused of violating the federal law that bars institutions from requiring student-aid forms other than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to an investigation by Congressional Democrats.

111 institutions were identified that appeared to be establishing additional requirements for students to complete costly additional forms, such as College Board's CSIC/Financial Aid Profile.  Of the 111 colleges identified, 58 of them explicitly stated that applicants must submit the Profile form to secure any financial aid. The other schools directed applicants to submit both the FAFSA and the Profile to obtain aid, though they did not specify what each form was used to assess.

While more than 200 institutions use the Profile to evaluate students' eligibility for institutional aid, they also asked for more detailed and complicated financial questions than does the FAFSA and students had to pay a fee to submit it. President of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, said he doubted the colleges were withholding federal aid from students who had failed to complete the Profile, but he acknowledged that some of their websites could be clearer. He also mentioned that if there was a practice where schools would not award federal aid, then the schools should be held accountable. More likely it would need to be more clear on the consumer-information piece.

For more guidance and information about the FAFSA, tuition cost, or financial aid process, contact Lee Academia financial consultants can help. Contact us now.
 
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STudent Athletes: Your Next Steps

2/13/2014

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As students are consulted by their Lee Academia Consultant and waiting to receive their College Athlete Game Report, here are the next 4 steps to prepare:

1. Develop your Initial Email correspondence.
2. Develop your Student Athlete profile.
3. Develop your Personal Video.
4. Organize your upcoming schedule to be included in your correspondence.


After receiving and understanding the College Athlete Game Report, here are next 4 steps to take:

1. Send out your finished email to your initial contact.
2. Be
sure to respond to every correspondence you receive from the coaches.
3. Expand your contact list, as needed. Your College Athlete Game Report will only have 30-50 schools.
4. Master the college interview process... Be prepared to talk to college Face to Face.


Need Help developing your email, student athlete profile, and/or your video? Call Lee Academia @ 347-948-8863 for more details on these services.
Get your College Athlete Game Report today!


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Get a College Degree!

2/12/2014

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By 2018, 63% of all job openings will require a post-secondary education.

In other words, almost 2 in every 3 jobs will be COMPLETELY CLOSED to you if you don’t have a college degree.

And considering that those with a college education make an average of 64% more than those who don’t...This fact should really freak you out.

If you haven’t started earning college degree, or if you took classes but never finished, the time to take action is NOW.

Lee Academia experts can guide you through choosing degree programs available, and help you qualify for government grants or scholarships.
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    Stephenie, having been a tutor/instructor/mentor since 1996, discovered her passion and founded Lee Academia Educational Consulting, LLC. after she left the dental and medical field. She loves teaching/mentoring and counseling her students.  Her passion lies in educating others and helping them pursue their educational path. Today, certified in College Counseling and with more than 10 years of experience, Stephenie and her team continues to blog about current updated educational news and events.

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