Askmrreeves

A bit of college counseling news for you all. The ACT is changing for Spring 2025.

Science is gone.

Well, sort of. It will be optional. Students will take the ACT, the ACT with science, the ACT with writing or even the ACT with science and writing. Super simple right.

Advising students will come when some colleges want none, some or all of these sections.

The ACT proper will be two hours versus three, so that’s cool!

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For the first time since I started my college consulting business, I am making this announcement.

The Askmrreeves Class of 2025 is now closed.

I am still happy to provide consultations for students in future classes, but in order to keep enough availability to (1) be the best I can be for my students and (2) stay sane and free enough to be a great Papaw, the class is closed.

Askmrreeves College Consulting College admissions is complicated, and I am here to guide families and students. From writing great essays to submitting impeccable applications, I create a calm and confident approach to this hectic and stressful process.

The Craft Academy at Morehead State had a student match to Davidson College through the QuestBridge College Match program. He will receive full funding through Davidson College, one of the best colleges in the nation.

On a personal note, Davidson was minutes from my mom's house in Lake Norman, North Carolina and one of my favorite campuses.

Finally, Joel Ford and I just dropped the latest episode of Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford. The topic: QuestBridge!

‎Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford: Get Schooled Episode 35: QuestBridge on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, Ep Get Schooled Episode 35: QuestBridge - Dec 30, 2023

If you look up Bates College, you will see that the students are ‘famously nice.’ It is a beautiful place, and my heart goes out to everyone in Lewiston, but especially to the students and staff who were directly in this killer’s path. He likely drove right by.

This is the kind of school where students support each other, where a ca****la is as big as sports and where guests like me are treated like family. My visit in August seems even more important now.

After a slight delay, Joel Ford and I completed our next Get Schooled on Campus episode. Saw several great institutions, all unique in their own ways!

West Virginia University
University of Maryland - College Park
United States Naval Academy
St. John’s College

‎Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford: Get Schooled On Campus - West Virginia, Maryland, Naval Academy, St. John's College on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, Ep Get Schooled On Campus - West Virginia, Maryland, Naval Academy, St. John's College - Oct 21, 2023

Hello Northern Kentucky! College deadlines are approaching, and to help I have partnered with Boone County Schools, Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, Grant County Schools and Kenton County Schools to host a FREE College Essay Workshop.

October 21st and 28th (6-8PM each night).

A special thank you to the Youth Services Centers of each high school in these districts for making this FREE to all their seniors (and juniors if you want a head start or are applying to GSP).

Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/14/39w6oi4

Or download this flyer and register through the link provided:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbY-wmR4XBWJsK2vDJ_b_p031crgNE3I/view?usp=sharing

The Essay Workshop - NKY Flyer.pdf

"This class should be mandatory."

"Loved attending this. You have no idea how much more confident I am about college."

"It was the best week of my summer."

For the last comment, I'm a little sad about your summer, but I'm happy that the College Application Camp has been helpful to hundreds of students over the past 10 years.

I am pleased to offer this year's camp virtually from August 2nd-5th (9AM-12PM).

In short, students complete the Common Application, draft the personal statement, review their essay draft, begin their academic resume, all while gaining confidence in the year-long process of applying to colleges.

Register here: https://www.askmrreeves.com/camps/p/college

College Application Camp — Ask Mr. Reeves Increase chances of admission and scholarship with a great essay and a quality application. The camp takes the pressure off early in the school year! In 12 hours, students complete the Common Application, learn how to write strong college essays and leave with confidence in the rest of the applicati

We've been at this over 2 years now, and this episode deconstructing Class Rank is a good one! Spend some time with Joel and I as we talk Class Rank.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-schooled-episode-21-class-rank/id1457833156?i=1000528002218

‎Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford: Get Schooled Episode 21: Class Rank on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, Ep Get Schooled Episode 21: Class Rank - Jul 6, 2021

Coming back for the 9th season: The College Application Camp!

*Complete the Common Application
*Brainstorm Essay Topics
*Learn the best essay content and structure
*Write your Personal Statement
*Construct your academic resume
*Review your essay draft with professionals

All before the senior year begins, students who go through my camp get ahead of the game with more confidence and with better applications.

My advice is not to leave this process to chance. Register now!

August 9-12 | 5-8PM | Virtual

https://www.askmrreeves.com/camps/p/college

College Application Camp — Ask Mr. Reeves Increase chances of admission and scholarship with a great essay and a quality application. The camp takes the pressure off early in the school year! In 12 hours, students complete the Common Application, learn how to write strong college essays and leave with confidence in the rest of the applicati

Askmrreeves College Consulting works with some pretty amazing students! Congratulations to Lexi Baker from Villa Madonna Academy, Maleah Fisher from Beechwood High School, and Alison Owen from Beechwood High School on being selected as Kentucky Governor's Scholars!!

These students are leaders in their schools and are truly destined for greatness in the years to come. I'm lucky that I get to keep working with them as seniors, too! And again, a heartfelt congratulations!! You worked hard and earned this honor.

The College Training for Juniors webinar series begins next week! In 3 one-hour sessions, juniors will set themselves up for a successful college application season. Can't make a session? No worries, you'll receive recordings. Get all the instruction and resources you need now!

https://event.webinarjam.com/register/13/2326gi1

College Training for Juniors Discover what you need in a college. Build a great college list. Get ready for application season now!

College Training for Juniors: A Three Hour Webinar Series. It's been a rough year with less in-person time at school. Get your college research started and find out what you need to know and do before applications open in August. This workshop WILL be worth your time!

Students from BCHS, Cooper HS, Ryle HS and Conner HS, register here for FREE: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/juniortrainingboone

Students from ANY high school in Campbell County, register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/12/yvq29sz

Students from any other high school in America, register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/13/2326gi1

Episode 18 of the Get Schooled Podcast has dropped! We spent the morning of Super Bowl Sunday with David Hawkins, a long-time friend and higher education advocate. We say this a lot, but we're pumped about this episode!

https://soundcloud.com/askmrreeves/get-schooled-episode-18-david-hawkins-and-the-wonk-y-world-of-college-admissions

Get Schooled Episode 18: David Hawkins and the 'Wonk'-y World of College Admissions If you're in the business, you know him. If you're not in the business, you need to know him. David Hawkins, the Wonk, is one of the most influential and knowledgeable professionals in colleg