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The FAFSA is Now Open

10/1/2020

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On October 1st, current and prospective college students and their families can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), for their share of federal student aid (including grants, loans and work-study) for the 2021-2022 school year.

Keep in mind that colleges and universities often distribute student aid funds on a first-come, first-serve basis in order of when students complete the financial aid applications.

To that end, we anticipate that this year it will be more important than ever that students complete the FAFSA sooner rather than later as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to lead to an increased need for financial aide.

Questions on the FAFSA? The LAC team is here to help! Contact us by clicking here.
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​How to Get The Most Out of Your Classes

9/23/2020

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(1) Take quality notes! Be thoughtful, write in your voice own words, read and review the text.
(2) Ask questions! It's your grade, your class -- don't hesitate to ask when you don't know something!
(3) Be an active participant! Listen, engage, and speak up. You will remember things when you immerse yourself.
(4) Don't fall behind in assignments! Procrastination is the enemy of success. Build good habits, be timely, and act with purpose.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us to see how we can best help you on your educational journey!
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Questions to Ask During Prep School Open House

9/9/2020

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We've had a number of families reach out to us wanting a set of questions for upcoming boarding and prep school virtual open houses.  For open houses, information sessions, or with any school communications and correspondences, aim to ask questions like:

  • How has the school's vision (or mission statement) changed or been altered in light of the pandemic?
  • How - if at all - has the community of the school been changed or altered? 
    • ...for both, as a follow-up: What positive steps have been taken? Forward progressions? Silver linings?
  • What does your model student look like?
  • How do you determine if a student is a good match for the school and community?
  • What are your curriculum standards? Teaching style? (And consider in light of how your child learns best)
  • What is the student-teacher ratio of typical classes? Do your teachers have a focus on individualized learning?
  • What tutoring, academic supports, etc. are available? (This should include writing centers and guided study halls)
  • Can you explain advisory roles and advisory groups? (if applicable)
  • What is student like like at the school? Do students have community-building exercises/activities?
  • Can you describe the artistic/athletic experience? How are students encouraged, challenged, and guided to being their best in that setting?

These inquiries, along with the other questions you may have already considered, should help to paint to further paint the picture of your son or daughter's fit with a particular school!

Have additional questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us!
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 2021 Grads and Standardized Testing

8/20/2020

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​Breaking news from the NCAA for 2021 high school graduates:

No SAT or ACT score will be required for DI or DII initial eligibility!

In the months to follow the NCAA will be conducting a review as it pertains to the continued use of standardized test scores in NCAA initial eligibility standards.

”Given the continuing impact of COVID-19, the NCAA membership made this decision with the health and well-being of incoming students top of mind,” NCAA Eligibility Center Vice President Felicia Martin said. “We understand the uncertainty in the educational environment and believe these changes will help ensure students have a fair opportunity to meet the initial-eligibility standard.”

For details, click HERE.
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Questions on what this means for you or the student-athlete in your family? Concerns with the college admissions process in this bizarre time? Contact us by clicking HERE.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: NCAA Recruiting Changes for D1 and D2

8/15/2020

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Some important information came out this week that student-athletes may have seen, but so that each of you are aware -- the NCAA released updates to recruiting for both D1 and D2:

Once again, the NCAA D1 Council has extended the recruiting dead period (as expected). It will now run through September 30.

On the flip side,  we are finally getting some good news regarding NCAA Division 2! D2 will be returning to normal recruiting rules starting September 1. What does this mean? Teams can once again go off campus to recruit (of course, if their school and region allow it!).


Contact us with questions during these unprecedented and stressful times!

Our team is communicating constantly with schools and coaches, and - while this is all new for them as well - we are all in this together.

We can set a plan and coordinate a schedule as it pertains to your recruiting calendar for the summer and fall — reach out! 


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Prep in the Pandemic: How I’ve Prepared for My New School Year

8/11/2020

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Summer intern Cliff M. (a student at Bentley) shares how he has prepared for the upcoming school year during this unprecedented time. A cloud of the unknown hangs over, but he - like many - is putting his best foot forward.

With the summer having been turned upside-down from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s plans, including mine, have been greatly disrupted as a result. As a rising sophomore at Bentley University, I made it a priority to stay on top of my education and extend my network through internships and other career opportunities throughout the summer as a way to broaden my horizons and develop skills I will be continuing to hone going forward.

I took an internship at a Mainsail Capital Management, a local wealth management firm in my town. My role for the summer was to create, market, and facilitate a junior investment group that enables kids to gain a basic understanding of the investment and financial world. This served as a great tool for students in order to establish a foundational knowledge and appreciation for the value of investing. We launched the project on July 1st with about 60 participants and I think the students have gotten a lot of valuable experience so far (the program will end in December). 

With that, I have taken two summer courses through The University of Vermont summer program. These six-week courses have allowed me to get a general understanding of micro and macro economics in order to further my education at Bentley and prepare my for the next level of courses going forward.

Throughout the summer I have also been in constant communication with my university with regards to their plans for the fall semester. Although everything is constantly changing in this “new normal” we find ourselves in, it was very helpful to stay up to date with what they are looking to do so I can determine how I want my education to look for the upcoming semester and going forward. I talked to my professors to figure out what they were looking to do, I got in touch with my point-person from residential services in order to understand what campus life would look like upon returning to campus, and I also made sure I was in communication with my suitemates all to gain information allowing me to make a much more informed decision then what I previously could  have done.

All in all, I was incredibly lucky to be able to have a productive summer despite the current things going on in the world. My prep for the upcoming schoolyear has been unorthodox but very helpful during these trying times we all find ourselves in. 
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LAC to Partner with Purple Finch Productions

8/3/2020

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At Leonard Andrew Consulting we always look forward to partnering and collaborating with AMAZING organizations that not only share our values, but work to ensure that our students are getting the very best.

We are excited to be taking a big step with a business that will surely allow our student-athletes to push forward in their ability to market and showcase themselves, their abilities, and their character.

LAC is proud to announce a collaboration with Purple Finch Productions -- their mission is to help people and businesses tell their story through video. Creator Jonathan Stallsmith is now taking his own student-athlete resume and, coupled with his 15 years of experience in creating video for live events and marketing goals, is creating, producing, and editing athletic recruiting videos! These game highlight videos and skills clips for high school athletes seeking a college athletic scholarship will be very valuable for our clients, especially as recruiting becomes increasingly more remote!

We're excited for our future together in helping student-athletes to market their abilities, and showcase their best selves to coaches and teams!


For more on PFP: https://purplefinchproductions.com/recruiting/

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Education Planning in the Pandemic

7/27/2020

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We know these are frustrating times.

Like... waiting in line to get your favorite drink only to then drop it in the parking lot times 
💯.

If you’re in middle or high school, entering college or planning next steps for after, we want to help in this bizarre, crazy, stressful time in any way that we can.

We’re proudly offering our newest set of Education Planning in the Pandemic workshops, sessions with a consulting for students and families that have questions/concerns/pains with the pandemic heading into the upcoming school year.

Along with reviewing family/student specific questions and concerns our workshop is fully customized for the family and - while no one has all of the answers these days - we'd be working with as a team, advocating for them applicable, and will always be out front of the required information so that families stay in the know.

This workshop is one to four hours per week, at time and date of your choosing, instructor-led via live-stream (or phone call), and open-enrollment. We do not want to add strain in an already stressful time – we want to do the opposite – encouraging students and families to be confident in their next steps.

These seminars are individualized and customized so that you and your student can get as much value out of them as possible. The sessions focus on the particular needs, capacities, and interests of your student in order to answer questions, set a plan, and lower stress (all while preparing them for what comes next, even if it may be seemingly unknown at this time).

If this interests you and your family, let us know by sending an email to info@leonardandrew.com!
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Great Testimonial From One of our Student-Athletes!

7/26/2020

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A few days ago we received a tremendous letter from a student-athlete that we recently worked with! This was a great message from an incredible, hard-working young man. Mateo worked hard, listened, and applied himself -- he'll be successful in college (and beyond) and we're very proud of him!  The letter, in it's entirety, is here:

"I know it has been a while since we last talked but I just wanted to take some time to thank you for everything.  

Without you I would not be even close to the position I am in right now.  Because of you I was able to reach out to my future university and successfully market myself as a player that they wanted.  Because of you I had my eyes opened to a whole new world of opportunity to play college football.  If I did not have you by my side through this recruiting process I would have never crossed paths with The University of Indianapolis.  Because of you I am able to pursue my dreams and continue playing the sport I love.

Aside from football, I appreciate the time you took on phone calls, teaching me how to talk to coaches, and helping me with my college essays.  I got accepted into all but one school I applied to and not only that I received scholarship money from nearly all of them.

I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for my family and I.

I look forward to keeping you updated about school, football, and what the future has in store for me.  I wish you and everyone at Leonard Andrew nothing but the best!  

Thank you for allowing me to make my dreams a reality!  Hopefully you can come out to Indianapolis to watch a game.

Sincerely,
Mateo C. - Indiana"

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Tip for Your College Essay

7/18/2020

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A simple (but awesome and authentic!) college essay tip >> Write from the heart and show emotion with the intention of getting to the reader’s emotions and tugging at their heartstrings.

Think to yourself – how does this essay make me feel? How will it make the reader feel? Writing authentically about an experience, concept, or something you are absolutely passionate about will make a reader genuinely interested and excited. And writing with this in mind is a win-win: you’ll give the school a great bit of insight into a part of what makes you tick, and you’ll have a much easier time writing it!

Questions on your college essay? Need guidance? Don't hesitate to contact us by clicking here.

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