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4/29/2024 0 Comments April 29th, 2024What a year! I am pleased and proud to share just some of the colleges and universities where this year's students were accepted:
Tulane Northeastern University UCSD Wesleyan USC University of Colorado- Boulder UC Berkeley UCLA UC Santa Barbara University of Washington - Seattle University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Case Western Reserve UC Irvine Howard University University of Wisconsin - Madison Case Western Reserve Cal Poly SLO SDSU University of Vermont Reed College Loyola Marymount University University of Miami Colorado School of Mines Rutgers University Ohio State University University of Oregon A very happy graduation season to all!
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5/15/2023 0 Comments Bookstore momentsIt's a surreal feeling to see that, a year later, my first book is still on display at bookstores across the US. Here's hoping that it will be a beneficial resource to students applying to college next fall! 5/9/2022 0 Comments Class of 2022: Outcomes-I am often asked where my students end up matriculating, and while there is a huge range of outcomes, I am happy to share the news of where some of this year's seniors will enroll in the fall: - Yale University - NYU Tisch (program accepts 15 students/year) - Santa Clara University - Sarah Lawrence - Oberlin - University of Southern California (USC) - UC Davis - Santa Clara University - Cal Poly SLO - Purdue University - Colorado State University - Temple University - University of Oregon - UC Santa Barbara  Students who work with me know I am an advocate of submitting applications a month (sometimes more!) before deadlines. I'd name ALL of the reasons why this is a good idea, but that would take awhile, so I'll simply offer you my favorite: is there anything better than getting a surprise acceptance in early October, when your friends are still slaving away over their essays?
Nope....almost nothing! Congratulations! 11/23/2020 0 Comments Class of 2021Cancelled tests, virtual learning, campuses closed to visitors - it is no secret that this group of seniors is applying to college under especially challenging circumstances. They are the Real MVP's -- which is why I'm so happy that they are getting the results they deserve!   Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are struggling with your college journey - I will have openings for new students beginning in December. Did you know that College Board offers awards of $1,000 to $2,000 for students who link their Khan Academy account with their College Board account, spend a significant number of hours studying (through Khan Academy) and then improve by 100 points or more? That could cover books or other essential expenses for your first year of college!
Congratulations to the hardworking JBEC students who received these notifications for their fall testing! Hi Friends,
For the last decade, my students have spent their summers...well, everywhere. Yet I've been evangelizing for years about how every current junior should get the majority of their college application work done before senior year- because college essays and applications are a process that demands self-awareness and self-expression, and students simply don't have the bandwidth for much of that when they are juggling academics. That's why I couldn't be more excited to announce this program. For the very first time, I'm offering a remote course that will support students in the process of applying to college, including writing the best essays they have EVER written...that they can participate in from absolutely anywhere! Students who enroll will receive: - 8 weeks of college application support - this includes a series of online webinars you can watch anytime, plus UNLIMITED draft feedback/brainstorming ideas from and with me! (phone, Zoom, email, Google docs) - An initial planning session and overview where we will outline your goals and create an individualized timeline - Ongoing guidance through my 5 Essential Steps: letters of recommendation, extracurricular resume creation and optimization, personal statement writing, college list creation/feedback, and supplemental essays - The essay work will include drafts of both the Common Application, Coalition, and UC essays, depending on where students are applying OF COURSE, I am still serving students in the Bay Area as well as Sacramento area (new office is in Rocklin)....but I'm thrilled that this program will be tailored to accommodate students, wherever they are :) Enroll here: https://www.JessicaBrenner.com/college-app-summer-boot-camp---register-now.html. We'll start with a 30 minute phone call with the parent to ensure that this format is going to be a good fit. This process is RIGHT around the corner....so let's talk about how we can make your dreams a reality! Jessica Sometimes I get an email that just bowls me over. Today is one of those days...You can read it below. Thank you for sharing your kids with me. I couldn't be more grateful for the work I get to do!  2/26/2019 1 Comment Seniors: What's Next?It's that time of year. You've gotten in...or perhaps are still waiting on some answers. If you're sorting through your college news feeling excited and even a bit uncertain, you're not alone.
So, what should you be doing before or after you decide to commit? Is there a way you can get more scholarship money than you were offered? What steps should you take to make sure you are making the right decision about where to enroll? If it's been a while since we've spoken and you'd like to debrief, check out my new availability on Calendly.com/Jessica-Brenner to schedule a conversation! 12/19/2017 2 Comments Congratulations, Class of 2018!This is my favorite time of year - not because my work with this year's seniors is wrapping up (meaning many heartfelt "see you later's"), but because most early admissions responses are out! With plenty more exciting news to come, here are some of the schools that students have been accepted to so far:
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