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Contact Info Address: 1313 SE 5th St. City: Minneapolis State: MN Zip Code: 55414 Phone #: 612-331-4567 Web Site URL: http://www.collegeconnectors.com About Valerie Broughton, Ph.D. is a College Planning Consultant specializing in admissions counseling. As president and founder of College Connectors, she has assisted more than 100 families in Minnesota find the best possible college fit.Although college admissions advisors is a growing field, Valerie is one of just six Minnesota members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the first educational consultant in Minnesota to earn the designation of Certified Educational Planner.She has more than 30 years of experience in education at the junior high, senior high and college level. Added to her experiences as a former math teacher, admissions counselor, director of student activities and associate vice chancellor, Valerie has toured hundreds of campuses and can help narrow the search to the colleges that best fit a student’s interests, background and abilities.Her commitment to students and families deepened after she helped her own two sons enter college. A long-time educator, she was surprised to find how little she knew when one of her sons chose a music conservatory rather than a traditional college. Realizing how stressful and draining the selection process can be, she started College Connectors to help all students and families enjoy the process of choosing a college that fosters a successful transition to a career and adulthood.An active participant in her community, Valerie is a member of the Duluth Superior Symphony Board of Directors. In addition, she's active at Lady of Our Lourdes Church. Her professional affiliations include the Minnesota Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Higher Education Consultants Association and the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Valerie is also a consistent guest on KARE 11. Click here to hear Valerie on KARE 11’s Whatever show as she talks to teens about what they need to be thinking about and doing to get ready for the college application process. In her spare time, Valerie enjoys reading, needlepoint and playing piano. She and her husband reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Valerie Broughton, Ph.D.College Planning ConsultantCollege Connectors(612)
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Structure of services and pricing Why Use College Connectors Full Service Package to guide you through the college search, application and admissions process:1. InvestmentEffective planning during the college search process becomes more critical as higher education conditions shift. The average annual budget for a student attending a public college is about $15,000. For a private college, plan on $30,000. Is a college degree a sound investment? This is a tricky question as tuition and fees, (the sticker price), and scholarships and college financial aid, (the discounted price), vary widely and can be misleading or confusing. This college planner understands.2. CompletionsSuccess rates also vary. Nationwide, 25% of first–year students fail to return for a second year. After six years, only 50% have earned at least an undergraduate degree. In the US alone, there are more than over 3,600 colleges and universities to choose from. 3. Application ProcessThe college application process requires careful planning. On average, students apply to six colleges. All require transcripts and standardized test scores for application or placement. Some schools require essays and letters of recommendation. Deadlines can differ by 30 to 60 days. The numerous choices and attention to detail can be overwhelming––especially for an adolescent with a demanding academic, extra–curricular and social schedule. Because a college education is a considerable investment––and success rates are alarmingly low––an increasing number of families are finding professional assistance helpful in finding the right college. Team ApproachCollege Connectors uses a team approach which enables us to draw upon each other’s strengths. Each of us has different experiences, specialties and expertise which in the end benefit each particular student and family. Through our college visit experiences, high school personnel relationships, knowledge of high school curricular offerings and knowledge of scholarship and financial aid opportunities, we are able to provide our clients with the best possible service. BENEFITS:Access to information and advice at times convenient to their schedulesAvoid frustration and confusion caused by information overloadMake educational investment decision with benefit of professional college planning and college financial aid adviceMaintain parent and family free time and interestsMaintain calm during potentially stressful timeReduce likelihood of costly transfer from one college to anotherDiscuss value of various college choices with experienced professional in college counselingWon’t have to worry about missing deadlines for college applicationsConfident that college match is based on factual information rather than what “someone said” 
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