College Admission
Prep Excellence advises students and families on admission into competitive colleges and how to get scholarships. We have helped students get into top universities including University of Wisconsin, Princeton University and receive excellent financial aid.
Getting into and Paying for College
College admission is messy and has become highly competitive. On top of that, COVID-19 has upended the admissions process all over the world. However, Prep Excellence has the experience and expertise to help you find your best-fit schools and get you admitted. We have helped students achieve their personal and academic goals during these uncertain times. Dr. Alam has developed a holistic approach for undergraduate and graduate admissions and his students received admission into the nation's top undergraduate and graduate programs.
In the top schools of the nation, the acceptance rates are 10% or less (meaning that 9 out of 10 students are rejected). In some schools, the rate is around 5% (meaning around 19 of 20 mostly highly competent students are rejected). It is nearly impossible to guarantee whether a certain applicant will be accepted in a given university. However, a well-planned and executed approach can improve the probability of a student making it.
Let us consider an example. Princeton University offers Early Action, meaning that the students who apply before the Early Action deadline are given the decision early. In 2018, Princeton’s Early Action acceptance rate was 18.5% whereas the Regular Decision acceptance rate was only 5.4%. Thus, taking advantage of the Early Action deadline might be helpful for certain students in getting admission at Princeton University. This is simply an example to provide an idea about proper planning and execution, not as a guarantee.
Furthermore, an applicant should apply to a few colleges to improve their chances of admission into a college of their choice. A given college can be a match, reach or safety. If your GPA, SAT/ACT scores and coursework match that of an average freshman in the school, it is a match school. This by itself might not be sufficient for admission because other aspects of the application (recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, and essay) will also determine the outcome. If your academic profile is slightly lower than that of an average freshman.
Even if your child is accepted to the college of his/her dreams, he/she still needs to pay for it. It is not only about getting admission, but also about how to pay for it. Thankfully, many financial resources are available. These include scholarships (from the college), grants, work-study jobs, loans, and tax credits. You can also appeal the college’s financial aid package and apply for private scholarships. Many colleges have offered emergency grants in response to the COVID19 emergency. We know the college financial aid landscape thoroughly and can help you get more money.
Our College Admissions Consulting Services
We can help with your complete application package or whichever part you need help with.
Initial Planning
It is important to accentuate strengths and emphasize weaknesses. We help with choosing the right high school subjects, extracurricular activities, summer activities, internships, testing, campus visits, and more.
Find and Apply to the right school
You should apply to schools that fit your academic interests and personality. In the top schools, grades, test scores, and recommendation letters are not enough. Your application should help you stand out.
Admissions Test Prep
We provide industry-leading test prep programs and will help you prepare for the test. Select from instructor-led classes or individual tutoring. Work with the best instructors and tutors for SAT, ACT, and other exams.
College Essay Review
We teach you how to compose essays that “work.” Without proper help, it is easy to make common mistakes that can severely weaken your essay.
Scholarship Sources
Work with the best instructors and tutors for SAT, ACT, and other exams. Receive major discounts with Admissions Consulting packages.
Actions after Applying
We advise you on how to follow up after submitting your application, including making sure that your application is complete. We also guide you in case you receive a waitlist letter or have to prepare for an interview.
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Our College Advisors
Dr. Javed Iqbal Khan
Dr. Javed Iqbal Khan is a full professor of Computer Science at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA. He received his PhD from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1995.
Dr. Khan has regularly taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of Internet engineering, peer-to-peer systems, artificial intelligence, algorithms and networking. He has published over 100 articles in refereed international conferences and journals. His research has been funded by the World Bank, NSF, DARPA and NASA.
Dr. Khan has served on NSF panels, many program committees, and the executive committee of IEEE Internet Engineering. He is an associate editor of International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications. He also led a team that designed and implemented two national educational networks as a part of a UN-funded project. Dr. Khan has been a Fulbright scholar and has served as a senior specialist on high performance education networking in the Fulbright National Roster of experts.
Dr. Javed Iqbal Khan
Dr. Javed Iqbal Khan is a full professor of Computer Science at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA. He received his PhD from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1995.
Dr. Khan has regularly taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of Internet engineering, peer-to-peer systems, artificial intelligence, algorithms and networking. He has published over 100 articles in refereed international conferences and journals. His research has been funded by the World Bank, NSF, DARPA and NASA.
Dr. Khan has served on NSF panels, many program committees, and the executive committee of IEEE Internet Engineering. He is an associate editor of International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications. He also led a team that designed and implemented two national educational networks as a part of a UN-funded project. Dr. Khan has been a Fulbright scholar and has served as a senior specialist on high performance education networking in the Fulbright National Roster of experts.
Professor Ziaul Huq
Professor Ziaul Huq is a Professor of Management in the school of business at Omaha Nebraska and has 30 years of teaching and research experience in the field. He received his PhD from the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Before academia, he was a project research specialist for the Agency for International Development (USAID).
Dr. Huq teaches Operations Management, Quality Management, and Supply Chain Management. Professor Huq’s research interests include quality systems, business process reengineering (BPR), lean systems, and change management. He has published his work in top international journals, has served as a reviewer for a number of international journals, has chaired sessions at academic conferences, and has organized several international conferences in developing countries.
Dr. Huq is the recipient of two competitive US Fulbright Scholar grants. He is the founding President of GBMF and the chief editor of the Global Business and Management Journal. He has served two 3-year terms on the Fulbright Peer Review committee. He serves on a number of university committees, including the Faculty Senate, University Committee on Assessment, UNO Goals & Direction Committee, Undergraduate Program Council, the Faculty Development Council, and CBA technology committee.