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ELATIO CORNER
Welcome to my college consultation blog! I am dedicated to helping you become knowledgeable and equipped in the college application process through my experience, knowledge, and resources. I will be posting important information about different experiences and outcomes on the college application process and more. All the best on your college journey.
How College Applications Are Evaluated: A generic overview of the process
Before reading, please be advised that not all institutions review application the same way. This post was written to provide a generic...
Christopher Carrasco
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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Navigating the College Application Journey: The Crucial Role of College Counseling
Embarking on the journey to higher education is an exciting yet daunting task for high school students. The choices are numerous, the...
Christopher Carrasco
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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WHY 11TH GRADE CAN BE CHALLENGING
Dear 10th graders! As students progress through high school, they often find that each year brings new challenges and opportunities for...
Christopher Carrasco
May 3, 20233 min read
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INCREASING STUDENT CHANCES OF GETTING INTO AN IVY LEAGUE WITH YEARS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Before you read, keep in mind that the application process is indeed competitive. There are many factors that admission officers consider...
Christopher Carrasco
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Test-optional, test-blind, test-flexible: A list of institutions going this direction for 2023-2024
In recent years, many colleges and universities in the United States have adopted new admissions policies regarding standardized testing,...
Christopher Carrasco
Apr 18, 20239 min read
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WHO AND WHY ELATIO?
Where did the inspiration come from? I genuinely connected to the fact that I had the potential for greatness in Seminary. During the...
Christopher Carrasco
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Rejected from your dream school? How to approach it.
Getting rejected from a college can be a tough blow, but it's not the end of the road. It's important to allow yourself time to process...
Christopher Carrasco
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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2023 regular decision release date!
Your college application results are soon approaching if you applied as a Regular Decision. Students who have submitted their college...
Christopher Carrasco
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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START PLANNING FOR COLLEGE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fact: Parents have begun financing their children’s college education before their child is born. Therefore, college planning should...
Christopher Carrasco
Feb 8, 20233 min read
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Weighted GPA: Why it's important, how it helps you, and how to raise it.
As a high school student, your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a major factor in determining your college admission prospects and earning...
Christopher Carrasco
Feb 4, 20232 min read
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN THE SUPREME COURT AND ITS IMPACT ON COLLEGE ADMISSION IN THE FUTURE
Why is Affirmative Action such a hot topic? In the US, the topic of affirmative action in college admissions has long been controversial....
Christopher Carrasco
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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WHY SCHOOL PROFILES ARE IMPORTANT IN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
“To educate means to help the human soul enter into the totality of reality” -Luigi Giussani During my first year of being a counselor, I...
Christopher Carrasco
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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The Reality of Being Deferred
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of...
Christopher Carrasco
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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