Thinking about becoming a Duck? Kathleen Griffin of American College Strategies provides tour highlights after visiting the University of Oregon, located in Eugene Oregon. WHY HIRE ACS? At American College Strategies we de-stress the whole college admissions process for students and their families. We'll work with you and help brainstorm and explore paths you might never have thought of. After you've received letters of acceptance, we help you to sort out the best financial options using grants, scholarships, loans (Federal and personal) and work/study programs. We work with students located all around the world via Skype. Current students are located in: Tokyo Dubai London New York Honolulu Los Angeles Seattle ------------------______________---------------------______________------------------- FACT: An independent National Survey by Lipman Heame found that 26% of high-achieving seniors across the USA hire an Educational Consultant. (the statistic has probably grown substantially since this article appeared in 2009) Fairfax, VA - Lipman Hearne, one of the nation’s leading marketing and communications firms, released a new, independent survey, “High-Achieving Seniors and the College Decision.” One of their findings, which they called “A Surprise”: 26% of such students hired an independent educational consultant to assist in their college search. The results show a rate about triple what has been the generally assumed percentage, although consistent with numbers reported by the Independent Educational Consultants Association in recent months. IECA is the international trade association for counselors working in private practice. Kathleen is an associate member of: the Independent Educational Consultant's Association (IECA), and member of: the Higher Education Consultants Association HECA) and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC). the Seattle Area College Counselors (SACC) www.AmericanCollegeStrategies.com 425 366 7628 Seattle 310 480 1040 Los Angeles