Choosing a College

Your Financial Aid Plan B

Are you wondering why your student hasn’t received their financial aid package yet? Actually, if you’re involved in this process,…

3 months ago

Should Your Student Apply Early Decision?

It’s that time! High school students are scrambling to submit their early decision and early action applications to college. Perhaps…

7 months ago

Make the Most of Summer

Parents often ask me how their students can become more competitive for college admissions. My answer? They should make the…

11 months ago

Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?

Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT. Many also worry about getting…

1 year ago

What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?

As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance to get to know a…

2 years ago

What’s This College Really Like?

You and your student have read all the printed materials on the website, you’ve visited campus, and they’ve applied and…

2 years ago

Where Should My Student Go To College?

This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for the following year! This is…

2 years ago

They’re Admitted! Now What?

It’s that time of year when students begin receiving acceptance letters from the colleges and universities they applied to. Congratulations…

3 years ago

Choosing a College During a Pandemic

Even in an era of pandemics, student stills need to decide where they will attend college in Fall, 2020. But…

4 years ago

Alternatives to Campus Visits

There are many ways to “visit” a campus, other than a traditional campus tour, interview, etc. This item is being…

4 years ago