Wrapping Up Financial Aid Financial aid deadlines are approaching, especially if your colleges require the CSS. In fact, many schools require CSS paperwork by February 1st, so pay attention to your deadlines and get the paperwork in. Documentation for Private …
College fair season is approaching. The National Association of College Admissions Counseling holds some large fairs all around the country. Take a look at their schedule and get one on your calendar. Also, see what local fairs will be held in your …
College fair season is approaching. The National Association of College Admissions Counseling holds some large fairs all around the country. Take a look at their schedule and get one on your calendar. Also, see what local fairs will be held in your …
As you think ahead to college you’ll want to show the college admissions counselors where you excel in your personal life. This might be a musical or athletic skill. Or maybe volunteer experience you’ve had with veterans, handicapped children, or …
It’s December 29th. Here’s one student’s freakout about the January 1st deadline: I know there’s nothing you can do about this but I still have a question for you. I logged onto my (enter college name here) portal today and …
The short on this one is that the admissions counselors really want to know why you want to come to their school. This isn’t a trick question. There are no right answers, although there can be meh or even wrong …
Parents, this is a check on yourself. Especially if you are sending your kids to a selective art academy or niche high school. Your son or daughter may have made it to their senior year with great grades and an …
Let’s get a couple things out of the way first. The Common Application opened up on August 1 for this year’s seniors. And if the colleges you’re applying to require their own proprietary app, they probably opened up on August …
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) invites students to wrestle with works of the greatest minds in the history of Western thought across literary and mathematical content. Rich material reflecting both theistic and secular perspectives benefits and enriches the student in …
As the college application season kicks off, keep in mind there are a number of colleges that meet 100% of student financial need. These tend to be highly selective schools, so if you’re a very good student with a strong …