College Entry Coaching

Facts & Trends

The application process begins in the ninth grade. From that moment on, everything becomes a part of your academic or personal record.”

K. Cohen
The Truth About Getting In

• The U.S. Department of Education projects the number of high school graduates to rise from 3.15 million last spring to 3.23 million in 2007 and 3.31 million in 2008 before peaking at 3.39 million in 2009 (USA Today 8/24/06).

• In 1975, less than 50% of high school graduates were entering college. Now, more than 60% of high school graduates are moving directly to college from high school. (David Hawkins, Director for Public Policy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling. (USA Today 8/24/06)

• Top schools are facing record numbers of applicants and accepting a smaller share of students than ever before. (WSJ, 4/13/06)