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Sometimes the toughest part of planning something is just figuring out where to start. The Student Den will help with that.

20 Questions to ask yourself – and the Student Den will help you find the answers!

Starting in Freshman year, what courses do I need to take to be ready for college?
How should I plan my schedule so I’ll complete them?
Which elective courses are recommended?
Which AP courses should I consider taking?
When is the PSAT/NMSQT going to be given?
How should I study for the SAT/ACT?
When should I register for the SAT/ACT preparation courses?
Do you have college handbooks or other guides that I can browse or borrow?
What activities can I do at home and over the summer to get ready for college?
What kinds of grades do different colleges require?
Are there any college fairs at my school or nearby?
What colleges do other kids from our community go to?
What are the requirements or standards for the honor society?
Can you put me in touch with recent grads who are going to the colleges on my wish list?
Do you have any information to help me start exploring careers?
If my colleges need a recommendation from you, how can I help you know me better, so it can be more personal?
Are there any special scholarships or awards that I should know about now, so I can work toward them?
How do I review my transcript as it stands now, to see if everything is as I think it should be?
What forms do I use to apply for financial aid and where I can find them online?
How does my school compare to others, in terms of test scores and reputation?

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Success Story

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Loretta G.
Boca Raton, FL

Angelo Questo has been and remains my favorite colleague. His experience brings a wealth of knowledge to any student he works. He highly competent in all areas of school counseling, but his true passion is college advising. He is humorous, compassionate and relatable to all those around him. His reputation is extraordinary and his hard work consistently results in positive student outcomes. I most admire that Angelo incorporates a family approach when working with students; he treats his clients as if they were his own family. That says a lot about his character and the trust he develops with those he works with. I would highly recommend him to any high school student seeking the advice from a man who knows his way around the college landscape.

Melissa,
B.S. School Counseling, PhD

Mr. Questo has been a tremendous help through the entire college process so far. His connections, competency, experience and advice have gotten me so much farther than the college counselor that is provided by my school. He and I literally spent 4 hours in one session to get as 3 applications completely done. When I left our meeting, I felt relieved that I had finally begun the process of applying to college and will be hearing from the colleges soon. We only have a few more applications and essays to finalize, so I should be done by the middle of October. Thanks to him, I can rest easy knowing that I have represented myself in the best possible light. He is with you every step of the way from essay revisions to application submission. I feel very fortunate to work with Mr. Questo and would definitely recommend him to my friends.

Samantha

Mr. Questo started as my guidance counselor, but ended up becoming much, much more. I would consider him my friend. While he worked at my high school, he was someone I would easily be able to access if I needed help with something academically, socially or emotionally. Without Mr. Questo, my high school experience would have been much more difficult. I was upset to see him retire this year, but knew his work with students was far from over. If you
decide to work with Mr. Questo, he will totally engage with you and help you attain your college goals. As soon as I began the college application process, I reached out to him and he responded to me immediately. Before I knew it, we had completed 4 applications in which I am now awaiting decisions and it was only the middle of September. He is a firm believer in getting the application in as early as possible. Whatever the question or whatever time of day I always get an answer right away. Mr. Questo has significantly made a difference in my life in many ways, especially with helping me navigate through the college application process. I am very appreciative of his knowledge, expediency, and his concern for my personal well-being. I would enthusiastically recommend him to any high school student seeking admission to college.

Jake

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Andrew (AJ) B.
Boca Raton, FL