Contributing Writers
May 14, 2018
4,619 Views
Seton guidance counselor Nick Marmelejo offers advice for families considering Ivy League or other elite colleges. In his realistic manner, he answers frequently asked questions about the criteria that colleges use in their admissions criteria and offers practical tips on the application process.
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Contributing Writers
June 19, 2013
8,427 Views
Seton Home Study School is a college preparatory program, so it is reasonable to surmise that most of our high school students hope to attend college. In some ways, college ...
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Bob Wiesner
May 2, 2012
8,580 Views
Parents with homeschooled students are often daunted by the whole college entrance experience. The process can be rather complicated, but if it is taken step by step, families can survive ...
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Dr. Mary Kay Clark
February 9, 2018
3,952 Views
Dr. Mary Kay Clark has news about ten $1,500 scholarships offered to Seton high school students graduating in 2018. Details are at setonhome.org/scholarship
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Seton Home Study School
May 5, 2020
2,215 Views
The deadline approaches for ten $1,500 Scholarships to Seton high school students graduating in 2020. Your application must be submitted by August 1, 2020.
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Contributing Writers
October 10, 2016
7,340 Views
Yes, colleges use the GPA but Chris Smith counsels they include standardized test scores, rigor of coursework, and a well-rounded and exceptional resume.
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Contributing Writers
June 14, 2015
7,583 Views
by Anna Eileen | After selecting a few colleges and writing the application essays, the next factor of the college application process to consider is institutional scholarships.
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Contributing Writers
September 13, 2016
12,054 Views
To teach the Catholic Faith without government interference, since its founding by Warren Carroll, Christendom College has never accepted federal funding.
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Contributing Writers
August 22, 2016
9,304 Views
Tom McFadden, an expert on college prep, has five critical elements for parents to consider as they prepare their children for the task of going to college.
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Bob Wiesner
December 27, 2013
9,271 Views
How do I begin to figure out financing for college? Is a campus visit absolutely necessary? How do I determine if a college is right academically? ...
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Contributing Writers
May 9, 2024
461 Views
Seton teaches us so much about the richness and beauty of what we believe and why and gives me the resources I need to stay on track.
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Contributing Writers
January 14, 2021
1,498 Views
The SAT and ACT may be optional but they can tip the scale for acceptance, scholarships, and financial aid says Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo.
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Bob Wiesner
March 3, 2013
10,387 Views
Choosing a college involves forming a relationship with the institution. You will be spending a significant part of your life in this relationship. Obviously, you want to like your college. ...
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John Clark
June 17, 2016
9,579 Views
Today's buzzword is 'leadership'. But most leaders struggle with an inability to lead - largely because of a lack of moral vision. Should virtue come first?
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Dr. Mary Kay Clark
February 3, 2015
8,405 Views
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | There is something in the air, or should I say in the culture, which encourages an attitude which promotes self at the expense of others.
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Contributing Writers
July 1, 2022
1,116 Views
Peter's Seton education helped him write a complete, organized, well-thought-out essay that helped him win a full-tuition scholarship.
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Contributing Writers
January 13, 2021
2,292 Views
The PSAT is not required to take the SAT but has benefits for the college-bound including the opportunity for a new scholarship from Benedictine College.
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Contributing Writers
12,074 Views
Tom McFadden, homeschooling dad and Vice President for Enrollment at Christendom College, discusses how to keep priorities straight in the college search.
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Contributing Writers
January 13, 2021
2,375 Views
Is the SAT/ACT/CLT required for college entrance in 2021? We asked Seton College Partners for insight into their policies in this vastly different year.
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Dr. Mary Kay Clark
November 12, 2018
4,454 Views
College success of Seton students is well documented. Seton grads have top-level research and writing skills and the work habits of college upperclassmen.
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