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An unsuccessful venture is sometimes the best essay!
Eileen C. Pocius
Independent Consultant
BS: University of Pittsburgh
Phi Beta Kappa
MS: Temple University
Postgraduate Studies:
Marywood University
University of Scranton |
- An Educator for 30 Years, K-College
- A Teacher of Academically Gifted Students for 26 Years
- Associate Member of PACAC
(Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling)
Children attended Harvard University and
University of Pennsylvania |
Nothing beats good research in finding the right college for YOU!
Colleges, Better Your Odds Students:
- Boston College
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Carnegie Mellon University
- Colgate University
- Drexel University
- Fordham University
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Ithaca College
- Lehigh University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus
- Temple University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
- University of Scranton
- Williams College
If you play the oboe, play
it well!
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9th - 10th Grade Student Program
- Evaluation: High school curriculum subject
choices: regular classes, honors, advanced placement - which
ones and why
- College research skills: evaluation of the
student's educational goals, grades, interests - initial
selection of specific reach, target and safety schools
- Consultation: Review of college board scores,
achievement test scores, timetables for exams
- Written Report: Written report and discussion
with students and parents: curriculum, testing and
college search results
- Detailed online portfolio for college planning.
-Sessions: March through December
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ALL
PROGRAMS INCLUDE UNLIMITED, INDIVIDUALIZED SESSIONS WITH STUDENTS
AND PARENTS IN PERSON, BY PHONE OR EMAIL.
Optional:
Selection of High School Summer Programs at colleges
and universities
Summer Applications Completed
Field trips to colleges and universities
For Program and fee schedule please complete application at end of this website or call (570)313-8820 |
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11th - 12th Grade Program
- Interview preparation: when, why, and how
- Tips for visiting college campus
- Last Chance for Honors and AP to "beef up"
the academics
- Choosing teacher references:
who and why
- College selections based on grades, personal preferences,
portfolios, and selection criteria: usually one
reach, two target, and one safety school
- Work on portfolio to improve weak areas: for example, community work experience and community service
- Select final essay topics for college applications,
the style and content must be the student's voice
- Complete Applications
- Sessions: March through December: intensive and
important
The
Better Your Odds Program is not completed until all applications
are finished and everyone agrees that the student has made
a strong, accurate, and powerful statement!
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EXPRESSLANE SENIOR
YEAR PROGRAM: It’s time
to apply! Enroll NOW to meet college application deadlines!
EXPRESSLANE is a flexible three part program. Part
A is highly recommended, because it is the preparation work
and basis for all college applications. Parts B and C
are optional.
A. Initial
Evaluation
Assessment
form of college options – where and why
Writing
sample
Establish
Reach, Target and Safety Schools ;
Student
preferences: distance, size, cost, etc.
Academic
grades and school curriculum choices
SAT,
SAT II subject area scores (when required)
Activities
and interests: school and community: resume
Completion
of essays: topics, content, grammar, mechanics Teacher
recommendations: choices, letters of request
Interview
preparation available, additional fee
2. Conference with student and parents: present
and discuss options
B. Interim meeting : solve
problems , answer questions, complete applications
C. Final Review session
of applications – checklist,
essays, resume
Please note: This
program is a shortened version of the comprehensive BETTERYOURODDS
Program and is intended for the high school senior who needs
college application advice, guidance, and review only.
For additional information, fee schedule and to enroll
, please call Eileen Pocius, 313-8820 or complete application at the end of this website. Thank
you!
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Please
call 570-313-8820 or 570-689-9230 for a fee schedule and a complimentary
consultation. A completed website application form will provide a
more detailed phone evaluation. Thank You for your interest.
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