With over 3,500 post-secondary institutions in the United States (not to mention a myriad of international schools), how can you find a really great school? The answer is: There are lots of great schools, however, just because a school is "great," doesn't mean it's the right school for you.
Every year, thousands of students discover this the hard way. In fact,
more than half of incoming college freshman eventually drop out of school or transfer to another university.
College Advising and Planning Services, the only university-certified educational consulting firm in Albuquerque, helps you find the right school the first time and avoid that waste of time, money, and effort. We can provide you with a customized list of schools based on your specific academic, social, and financial needs. In order to determine those needs, we
help you
Discover your passion.
Develop your potential.
Determine your path.
The college search process is about more than just getting a degree. It's about gaining direction and finding your fit.
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school and high school, we work with families on a one-on-one basis regarding the best way to discover and develop the student’s passions, talents, and abilities through acade
mics, activities, and accomplishments. Depending on the student's needs, this includes, but is not limited
to, preparing for standardized tests, participating in meaningful activities, applying for scholarships, providing and prioritizing a customized list of schools, and developing an accurate and effectual transcript, résumé, essay and college application.
College Advising and Planning Services was founded in 2009 by educator and author Glenda Durano. An Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of the Higher Education Consultants of America, Glenda’s professional background is in marketing, management, education, and communication. Her younger daughter attends a private university on full scholarship and is in an honors nursing program. Glenda’s older daughter graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2010 and, after completing research as a Fulbright Scholar, began working as an international broadcast correspondent in southeast Asia.
Monthly E-Newsletter
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January 2012 E-NEWSLETTER
WHICH TEST IS BEST?
SAT or ACT—which is best? If you can’t readily find the mistake in that
first sentence, you might be better suited for the SAT ...
Posted Jan 6, 2012 11:46 PM by Glenda Durano -
December 2011 E-NEWSLETTER
CALM DOWN The college application process is a normally a time of
stress. In my view, however, it should
be a time of positive stress related to excitement and expectation ...
Posted Dec 10, 2011 4:33 PM by Glenda Durano -
November 2011 E-NEWSLETTER
LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF ADMISSIONSEntering the world of college admissions is a little like
going to a foreign country. Everything
is new to most of us…and in many ...
Posted Nov 11, 2011 11:16 PM by Glenda Durano -
October 2011 E-NEWSLETTER
HOW WILL YOU FARE AT THE FAIR? The Albuquerque College Fair is Sunday, October 16th
from 1 to 3 pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Hope Christian School is ...
Posted Oct 9, 2011 7:16 AM by Glenda Durano -
September 2011 E-NEWSLETTER
MERIT AID MYSTERIES
As an educational consultant, one of the
questions I get asked most frequently is, “How can I get merit based aid?” With the cost of college increasing ...
Posted Sep 2, 2011 10:35 PM by Glenda Durano
Blog
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The College Advisor: Summer Suggestions
Below is a helpful article by Peter Van Buskirk. Summer Do's and Don'ts for College Applicants
By PETER VAN BUSKIRK
In the coming weeks, thousands of young
people ...
Posted Jun 10, 2011 12:27 PM by Glenda Durano -
The College Helper: 38 Minutes
Below is a copy of a press release that I sent out this week. I thought you might find it interesting.HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE 38 MINUTES OF COLLEGE
ADVICE ...
Posted Apr 1, 2011 11:10 AM by Glenda Durano -
The College Helper: Where the Money Is
There are hundreds of scholarship searches available on the web, my personal favorite being Fastweb. While outside scholarships can definitely be productive, even the most ambitious, talented students usually top ...
Posted Jan 19, 2011 12:44 PM by Glenda Durano -
The College Helper: Home for the Holidays
After one semester, Mom and Dad can't wait for their child to come home for Christmas break. But parents, know this: things have changed! You student has now officially ...
Posted Dec 17, 2010 3:29 PM by Glenda Durano -
The College Helper: First Hand Help
Want to know what college is really like? During Christmas break, when all your friends' kids are home from college, invite them over for cocoa and cookies (college students LOVE ...
Posted Dec 11, 2010 6:00 AM by Glenda Durano