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Todd Johnson

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Expertise

I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.

Experience in the area

I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.

Organizations

Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member; Higher Education Consultants Association; National Association for College Admission Counseling; Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling

Publications

Todd is the author of "BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School." College Admissions Counseling’s blog content has been featured by the Chicago Sun Times, Fox News, Reuters and other major websites. It is syndicated by Blogburst.

Education/Credentials

BA St. Olaf College; JD Washington University in St. Louis

Awards and Honors

I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.


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Recent Answers from Todd Johnson

2011-12-31 Is this the college for me? If it is, how can I stand out against the competition?:

I would consider taking the AP class if you think you can do well in it regardless of whether you are interested in the subject. Since you go to a high school that apparently doesn't understand what AP

2011-12-30 Is this the college for me? If it is, how can I stand out against the competition?:

Angie,     It is great that you are preparing early to be the most competitive candidate for college. However, you don't need to be so worried about admission to any particular college. There are many

2011-12-20 Pre-med without the pressure?:

Tom,     There are too many factors related to finding the right college for a particular student for me to make any recommendations based on limited information. That being said, in general terms, smaller

2011-12-08 Education:

Angie,     What you are describing is becoming much more common as people return for education after having been out of high school for a while. On line schools are designed to work with students who have

2011-11-08 UK colleges:

Andrea,     Generally colleges in the UK are more focused right from the start of the education. You apply to a college of science for instance and you will be focusing on a chemistry major right from

 

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