Blog - AIM Educational Services

13 Apr Advice for the Waitlist

Posted at 20:47h in Class of 2022, College Admissions News, Gap Year, Uncategorized, Waitlist by admin 0 Comments

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So, you've been waitlisted - and you can take action - BUT please know that the odds of admission off the waitlist are NOT in your favor. *Colleges only accept an average of 23% from the waitlist, while only 14% of waitlisted students at the most...

21 Mar AIMers’ College Acceptances 2018!!

Posted at 00:32h in Class of 2022, College Admissions News, College Application Series by admin 0 Comments

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Results speak! At AIM 2018 is shaping up to be a RECORD BREAKING YEAR! 100% of our kids who applied to Johns Hopkins University were admitted, yet, their university admit rate was it's lowest in history!!! Below - find our admit list SO FAR! Still...

18 Sep EducationUSA College Fair 2017

Posted at 14:10h in 2017 Admissions by nicole 0 Comments

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To Register for the Fair click here. Here are the workshops scheduled: Student Visa Workshop - click HERE to register. Monday, October 23, 2017, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Financial Aid Workshop - click HERE to register. Monday, October 23, 2017, 4:00 PM -...

17 Sep Which Colleges Require the SAT or ACT Essay

Posted at 16:05h in Test Prep by nicole 0 Comments

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NOTE: the list is subject to change, so make sure to double check with each school you’re applying to. ACT and SAT Essay Requirements - Class of 2018 and Beyond School Region SAT Essay Required ACT Essay Required Abilene Christian University South Recommended Recommended Adelphi University Mid-Atlantic Optional Optional Agnes Scott College South Optional Optional Albion College Midwest Optional Optional Allegheny College Mid-Atlantic Optional Optional American University Mid-Atlantic Optional Optional Amherst College New England Recommended Recommended Appalachian State University South Optional Optional Arizona...

16 Aug Choosing Between the SAT and the ACT

Posted at 15:24h in Academic Advice, Application Tips, Class of 2023, College Application Series, College Application Tips by Gabby 0 Comments

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Standardized test scores are a crucial part of college applications, as they help admissions officers gauge a prospective applicant’s academic proficiency. As such, it is absolutely crucial that students do everything in their power to maximize the scores that they present on their college applications....

05 Jun College Signing Day in Jamaica

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By: Nicole Campbell, Founder of AIM Educational Services College Signing Day was such an exciting event for Jamaica!! It was extremely important for AIM Educational Services and the American International School of Kingston (AISK) to celebrate our students’ college admissions — a result of years of dedicated efforts by...

01 Jun Should you take the ‘Optional’ SAT Essay?

Posted at 20:07h in Academic Advice, Application Tips, College Admissions News, College Application Tips by admin 0 Comments

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Last year College Board did a complete overhaul of the SAT Exam and left many students and parents scrambling. Will the redesigned SAT be harder? How would the Old SAT results be viewed in the admissions process? With all the changes to the overall structure...

18 May Advice to College Freshmen from an AIMer in College

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Advice from an AIMer, Alexis Smith My advice to college freshmen: NETWORK. You'd be surprised how beneficial it will be. If you're shy (like myself) it would be a bit difficult at first, but consider it absolutely necessary. College is the best time to make friends, put yourself...

23 Mar AIMers’ College Acceptances 2017!!

Posted at 17:54h in 2017 Admissions, Class of 2021, College Admissions News, College Application Series, College Application Tips by admin 0 Comments

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Results speak! At AIM it has been a record-breaking year!! 95% of AIM students got into 1 or more of their 3 top choice colleges! Our average scholarship per student is up by over US$8000 per student standing at $38,000 per year for a 4 year university,...

24 Jan You Need a Summer Plan

Posted at 17:09h in Uncategorized by nicole 0 Comments

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Colleges take how YOU spend your summers VERY seriously! Employers look at how you spend your summers too! So, whether you're in High School or College - it's time to start planning a summer that can take you one step closer to success in college admissions or...