Guidance counselors spend an average of 38 minutes per student, per year on college counseling
according to “Counseling and College Counseling in America’s High Schools.”
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49 states get an “F” for higher education affordability according to a recent study by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.
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High school curriculum, standardized test scores, and GPA were the most important admission factors according to the NACAC “State of College Admission 2007.”
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The average acceptance rate for four-year colleges and universities in 2005 was almost 70%
according to NACAC “State of College Admission 2007.”
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There are an average of 295 students for every one high school guidance counselor
according to NACAC “State of College Admission 2007.”
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Published college tuition and fees increased 439% from 1982 to 2007 while median family income only rose 147% according to the biennial report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.
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“…over a three-year period we have significantly more students taking the ACT, increasing by 7 percent from 2007 to 2008 alone.”
Julie Collins, Ed.D., Director of Secondary Curriculum and Assessment
North Kansas City Schools, Missouri
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“I think [StudentEdge] is the most fantastic opportunity ‘out there’ for schools and students, and I am absolutely thrilled to have it made available free of charge.”
Susan Roy, Academic Advisor
Cape Coral Christian School, Florida
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“I found the career assessments most valuable because it helped me study about a career that matches my interests.”
Julie T., Student
Cape Coral Christian School
Boiling Springs High School, South Carolina
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“Peterson’s StudentEdge has helped me narrow down some of my choices for college, and I find it most valuable that I am able to practice the SAT and improve my scores with the program.”
Reanna E., Student
Cape Coral Christian School, Florida
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“StudentEdge has given me the confidence to see that I can apply to more selective schools based on my GPA and scores.”
Matthieu S., Student
Owasso High School, Oklahoma
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