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Joan Thomas’ engaging and direct presentation style is well suited to presentations, both online and in person, on multiple topics to educate and encourage college readiness. 
Current Trends in Admissions: The admission cycle landscape is rapidly changing. Understanding the different application systems, the evaluation process used by colleges and how to determine the Reach- Possible-Most Likely schools that should be on your students list.
 
Finding the Right Fit:  There are so many diverse attributes to colleges in the USA. Consider the location, size, access to professors, internships or any of the 100+ criteria when building a college list. Discover the great online tools to research colleges.
Athletic Recruiting and College Admission:  Want to play in college?  It is important to understand the NCAA rules, and the differences between Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 teams, the NAIA League or Club Teams.  Timing, contact with coaches and planning of the application cycle is critical to becoming a successful student-athlete.
Planning a Strong Curriculum Path to College Admission:  Starting with the freshman course plan, consider the optimal 4-year plan to maximize admission options.  Supplement your resume with additional high school courses and Community College courses to explore potential college majors and to earn college units before graduating from high school.
 
Parent Education Series on College Application:  Parents are instrumental in providing guidance to students. Timely topics include, Course Registration, Resume Building, Financial Planning to Pay for College, Detailed College Application Planning. ​​
To learn more about these speaking opportunities, or to find out how to collaborate with Joan to create programming to meet your company needs, contact her at [email protected]

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