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As a Harvard graduate with almost 20 years of experience, I can accurately answer questions on how to be competitive in the admissions and scholarship process. I can also answer questions on achieving academic excellence in high school/college and how to obtain excellent internships for future employment success. You will need to visit the websites of the schools of your interest to learn the answers on specific questions, such as expected SAT scores or deadlines. I will not advise on athletic scholarships.

Experience in the area

Since 1997, I have been helping students to reach their professional goals by helping them to understand how to successfully operate within high school and college environments. These environments have seen a dramatic change over the past twenty years, making them far more competitive. In turn, I have helped students learn how to shop their professors, create internships and identify extra-curricular activities that will distinguish them in both admissions and scholarship situations. I also work with military academy and graduate school applicants.

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Harvard Club of DC, Board of Directors Harvard Club of Virginia, President US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Director of Research John Tyler Community College, Department Head, Student & Community Activities White House, Volunteer

Education/Credentials

East Carolina University, 1992 Harvard University, 1998

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Recent Answers from Karen Dechman

2012-03-28 Converting Results:

Try this website  http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/505789/all    You have to remember that the formula should include credit hours in additional grades to come up with with your CGPA.  While I will not do

2012-03-25 Improving my chances:

Dear Oliver,    I admire your determination.  The insider information you are seeking is networking.  These universities see thousands of applicants and if all they have before them is the application

2012-03-16 Crime:

In most countries, it is considered a crime.  Does the application ask if you have had a felony?  Was your DUI a felony or a misdemeanor?  The fact that this hit you over 20 years ago and assuming you

2012-03-15 Question about minor and graduate school eligibility.:

Community colleges are interesting creatures.  More often than not, students at such college are taught by adjunct professors; people that the college have not hired on full-time to teach.  It is not uncommon

2012-03-15 Question about minor and graduate school eligibility.:

Congratulations on making it to your junior year.  Graduation is just around the corner!  I am confused about one thing.  You talk about your concern about what employers want, but you are getting a degree

 

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