One-on-One Newsletter
March | 2021
Announcements
One-on-One College Consulting Is Growing!

We are grateful for the reputation for excellence we have worked tirelessly to achieve since our company’s inception 16 years ago, in 2005. The increased demand for our college planning services has encouraged us to expand our team so that we may continue to provide the personalized one-on-one approach our clients have come to rely on.
We are pleased to announce that 4 new Admissions Coaches have joined our staff in 2021!  

Please visit our website to learn more about our One-on-One Team.
One-on-One College Consulting Adds 2 New Services!

We are now offering Starter Packages for underclassmen:

  • College Planning Service for Sophomores
  • College Introduction Service for Freshmen

For details and pricing, please reserve a spot in an upcoming One-on-One Free Consult.
One-on-One Class of 2021 Making Final College Decisions!

We are rounding out the last chapter of the college application process for our 2021 senior class. Admissions decisions for applications submitted Regular Decision are due back by early April. Please check next month’s newsletter as we will provide a complete list of the colleges and universities that accepted our fabulous students!
March Programming
Monday, 3/15/21 at 7:30pm: Free Virtual Seminar for Student-Athletes
Kim Penney & Carolyn Rea from One-on-One present for EVO Hoops players and families on “Navigating Your College Search During the COVID Pandemic.” To watch, click HERE.

Thursday, 3/25/21 at 7:00pm: Free Virtual Seminar on Financial Aid
Join financial aid expert Ryan McSheffrey from College Aid Advisors for a 30-minute seminar on the basics of financial aid. To register, click HERE.

Join Kim Penney & Jackie Lyons from One-on-One to learn the FUNdamentals of basketball at this annual clinic for girls in K - Gr. 8 held at the Americal Civic Center in Wakefield, MA
  • K - Gr. 4 [9:00am-10:30am]: Register HERE
  • Gr. 5 - 8 [10:30am-12:00pm]: Register HERE
One-on-One in the News
TELEVISION 


On March 3, 2021, Jim Morelli, reporter for Boston 25 News, interviewed Kim Penney, founder of One-on-One College Consulting, for a news story regarding Becker College.
NEWSPAPER 


On March 7, 2021, Kim Penney was quoted in a sports article published in the Yale Daily News, the oldest college daily newspaper in the United States.
MAGAZINE 

Boston Parents Magazine and San Francisco Parents Magazine

In early March, One-on-One was asked to provide an article on navigating the college search amid the pandemic, which plans to be published soon.
Industry News & Events
Test-Optional Policy for Admissions
Colleges and Universities continue to adjust admission requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic. Realizing that many students are unable to take the SAT and/or ACT, the trend toward test-optional admission is predicted to continue for fall 2022. For a complete list of test-optional schools, visit FairTest provided by The National Center for Fair and Open Testing.

NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair: March 16, 2021 (4-8pm) Register HERE
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) is hosting a virtual college fair specifically for performing & visual arts with 150+ colleges and universities in attendance.

NACAC Virtual College Fair: March 21, 2021 (1-7pm) Register HERE
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) is hosting a virtual college fair with 600+ colleges and universities in attendance.

CACHET Virtual College Fair: March 29 - April 1, 2021 Register HERE
CACHET (College Admission Collaborative Highlighting Engineering & Technology) is offering multiple presentations and information sessions with STEM-focused colleges and universities.

In-Person Learning on Campuses for Fall 2021
Clemson University, Purdue University, University of Maryland and DePaul University are just a few of the campuses who have announced the return of in-person classes for the fall of 2021. Be sure to check each school’s website for updated information on fall plans.
Tips for College Planning in a Pandemic
Being unable to visit campuses or take standardized tests due to Covid restrictions can be very frustrating, but there is some good news as colleges are slowly beginning to reopen for in-person tours and events. In the meantime, we suggest the following steps to help you conduct an effective and thorough research of schools:

Seniors
  • Be patient as you wait for decisions
  • Compare each school to which you have been accepted (cost, major, social fit, etc.)
  • Attend virtual and/or in-person accepted student events
  • Continue to work hard to finish the year strong in the classroom

Juniors
  • Register for virtual and/or in-person college information sessions and tours
  • Follow colleges on social media
  • Join the mailing list for each school (on their website) to learn about additional virtual and/or in-person events
  • Focus on course selection for next year
  • Register for standardized testing: ACT and/or SAT

Sophomores & Freshmen
  • Begin your search for summer jobs, internships, camps and volunteer opportunities
  • Explore careers and college majors that naturally match your personality type
  • Visit colleges of different sizes and locations to begin establishing your college preferences
One-on-One
Alumni Spotlight
Grace Hurley (Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross) shares her background and experiences with One-on-One as both a client and now as an Admissions Coach.
Upcoming Free Consults
One-on-One College Consulting offers several free consults each month to provide an overview of our individual comprehensive and single-service college advising options for high school students and student-athletes.
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