THE DAY’S AGENDA: THE RUGG COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SEMINAR 9:00 AM Coffee 9:15 AM Inside College Admissions - I The crucial factor in decisions regarding Higher Education 140 Underrated Colleges Great Schools for Medical School Placement - 100 of them (Not in the Ivy League) Where do Jewish youngsters find happiness? – the top 125 schools 100 quiet and safe campuses 200 good schools that will help when the roof falls in on April 5 Preferred Programs - Outstanding Ones for Helping and Advising Athletes (20) College Selection How to select a college compatible with the student A guide to the College Guides How to make the “right” college choices Magic Colleges (Dream College List - Twenty of Them) Differing Strategies Socio-Economic Factors How do you rate Mt. Holyoke College? Where do Hispanic youngsters find happiness? – the top 155 schools 10:35 AM Break 10:55 AM College Admissions – Other Considerations Keeping fresh on writing recs Strategies for group counseling 150 Colleges for the Home-Schooled Financial Aid Night Ideas What to do during “National College Week” Where to send the Social Butterfly? – 47 colleges 135 colleges where Asian youngsters find happiness College Board Scores What makes a good college? Rating the Catholic colleges Minority college selection You want to play college baseball? Try these schools 11:30 AM Inside College Admissions – II Ranking the colleges by Prestige – the Top 42 160 Decent Schools for kids in the bottom half of the class, with board scores between 1350 and 1600 (New SAT) Snob ranking The best-selling book in our field These schools say “No SATs” Ranking the State Universities If you apply to B.U., you must also apply to…… Colleges that turn around a shaky kid – 180 of them To Waive or Not to Waive INSIDE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS – III The Generous Schools - The Best Financial Aid Deals The Recommendation again How much do Alumni Reps count? A Guide to the Financial Aid Guides The Counselor and Public Relations The Student Profile – Effective Transcripts THE IVY LEAGUE AND SIMILAR SCHOOLS Outstanding Programs for Helping and Advising Athletes - Twenty of Them Where to send the 1150 kid (1725 for three scores) who gets into the Ivies? What distinguishes the applicant from a vast sea of able and achieving candidates? The Little Ivies LEARNING DISABILITIES AND COLLEGE The 200 Best Colleges for the Learning Disabled 12:00 PM Adjournment >>>ALL LISTS ABOVE ARE UPDATED MONTHLY<<<