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Julie Kampschroeder

Julie Kampschroeder has over three decades of experience working with high school students. She is passionate about assisting First Generation/Low Income College Bound students. Julie currently works as a public school counselor in a diverse high school in St. Louis, Missouri. Early in her career she volunteered countless hours with the Missouri Association of College Admission Counselors (MOACAC) and earned both the President’s Service Award (2008) and Peggy Clinton Lifetime Service Award (2012). As a First Generation College student herself, growing up in a small town, she is most proud of the National Association of Admissions Counselor Inclusion, Access and Success Award (2013). Maya Angelo’s motto of “when you know better, you do better” guides her work in educating First Generation students to level the playing field in college admissions.

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Reconsidering Standardized Testing

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Narrowing Down Your College List Before Applying

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Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

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Virtual Resources for the College Admission Journey

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January To-Do List for College-Bound Juniors

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How Applying Early Decision Affects Financial Aid Opportunities

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