We Are Now a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
We are excited to announce that Royal College Consulting has been approved as a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer...
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Janice Royal, MA
- May 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Role of Standardized Testing in College Planning
Beginning with the Class of 2023 we are once again recommending that all our students plan to take either the SAT or ACT as part of their...
Janice Royal, MA
- May 1, 2022
- 2 min
Congratulations Class of 2022!
The students we were fortunate enough to work with on their college applications this year are dynamos! Dynamo means a forceful and...
Janice Royal, MA
- Apr 15, 2022
- 5 min
Making the Most of Your Visit to a College Fair
Attending college fairs are an important part of the college planning process. With large numbers of colleges and universities gathered...
Janice Royal, MA
- Apr 1, 2022
- 4 min
Out-of-State College and University Updates for 2022
I had the opportunity to attend a counselor conference in early March sponsored by the Regional Admissions Counselors of California...
Janice Royal, MA
- Mar 15, 2022
- 7 min
2022 Summer Programs
It’s not too late to find a summer program for your high school student for this summer! Below are listed several enrichment programs in...
Janice Royal, MA
- Mar 1, 2022
- 5 min
Get Organized and Stay Focused!
Does your child, or the students you work with, ever find their attention wandering from their studies or realize too late they’ve missed...
Janice Royal, MA
- Nov 1, 2021
- 5 min
Timeline & Tips for Community College Students Planning to Transfer
Students choose to start their higher education journey at community colleges for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a better...
Janice Royal, MA
- Oct 10, 2021
- 9 min
2 Must Know Documents to Help You Pay for College
To get financial aid, you need to apply for it. Your first step is getting to know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)....
Janice Royal, MA
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
College Fairs Near You! The Importance of Attending College Fairs
Most college fairs are still online instead of student’s preferred medium of in-person. However, there are many benefits to online...
Janice Royal, MA
- Sep 26, 2021
- 7 min
Royal’s Recommendations: A Source of Stand-out Extracurricular Activities for Stand-out College App
How do students stand out in the new college admission landscape of test blind in the case of the University of California and California...
Janice Royal, MA
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Deconstructing the University of California Personal Insight Questions
The UC campuses use a single application for submission to all nine of their campuses, though a separate $70 application fee is charged...
Janice Royal, MA
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
5 Financial Aid Missteps to Avoid When Planning for College
Now that the 2021-22 college admission cycle is in full swing, family discussions inevitably turn to “how will tuition, fees, housing,...
Janice Royal, MA
- Aug 30, 2021
- 4 min
8 Factors of the Holistic Review Process in College Admissions (Part 2)
To recap from our blog last week, holistic review is a university admissions strategy that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences...
Janice Royal, MA
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
8 Factors of the Holistic Review Process in College Admissions (Part 1)
What Is Holistic Review? Holistic review is a university admissions strategy that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences alongside...
Janice Royal, MA
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
5 Recommendations for Completing the Activities Section on College Applications
After logging 100s of hours on in rehearsals and on stage, or on the practice field and in games, students get the opportunity to share...
Janice Royal, MA
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
4 Issues Dominating College Admissions for the 2021-2022 Admission Cycle
After attending numerous events with college Admission Office professionals over the summer, there are four themes that were oft...
Janice Royal, MA
- Aug 1, 2021
- 5 min
College Application Season Is Here (Ready or Not)!
As you return from summer vacations, beach days, mountain hikes, and family fun, students will be returning to the classroom in just a...
Janice Royal, MA
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Insider Information from College Admissions Officers
Over the last two months I have attended webinars presented by Admissions Officers from well over two dozen colleges and universities....
Janice Royal, MA
- May 30, 2021
- 5 min
Get a Head Start On College Applications This Summer: 5 Activities for Rising Seniors
Step 1: Complete the Common Application The Common Application is accepted by over 900 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S....
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