Is a College with Big Name Recognition Always the Best Choice?
What are some reasons that a college with big name recognition might not be the best choice for your student? Find out here.
Public Vs. Private College: Understanding the Differences
Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with my husband. I mentioned that XYZ Public U would actually cost way more to an out-of-state student than ABC Private college down the road from it would. Since this is what I’m immersed in all day, it seemed obvious to me. But, he reminded me that for parents…
Why Does the College Admissions Yield Rate Matter?
Do you know what a college admissions yield is? It is the thing that keeps admissions officers up at night, especially in the month leading to national decision day, on May 1st. While March drags for students as they await admissions decisions, April is the month that feels endless for admissions officers. That’s because the…
How to Find a Safe College for Your Student with Food Allergies
It’s estimated that about 8% of teens now deal with food allergies – that’s 1 in 13. And 40% of them are allergic to more than one food. Meanwhile, 1 in 10 adults has food allergies, with 25% of those developing their very first food allergy as an adult. That means that some teens that…
Your Guide to the Sophomore Year of High School
I’ve heard students refer to their sophomore year of high school as being “the invisible year.” In some ways, they are correct. There is less excitement about this school year, as compared to their freshman year, when they were new to high school. And for the most part, during the sophomore year, they are also…
Your Guide to the High School Junior Year
The seven things that your student needs to do during their high school junior year to prepare for college application time
8 Important Tips for College Admissions – #1 Start Early!
As a college consultant, I am frequently asked for my best advice for families undertaking the college search and admissions process. I find it nearly impossible to narrow it down to just one piece of advice. And generally, my advice is tailored to my specific audience. But, if I had to only give one piece…
What to Do and Questions to Ask on a College Visit
So, you’ve accepted that as unbelievable as it seems, it is time for your high schooler to begin visiting some colleges. You’ve navigated the college websites and gotten a couple of visits scheduled. But what do you do while you’re there? And you’ve got lots of questions – how do you know what kind of…
Why You Should Go to a College Fair and What You Should Do While You’re There
I have a confession: Until last winter, I was anti-college fair. There were a number of reasons for that. The major one was that we were able to visit all the schools on Kids #1 and #2’s college lists at some point prior to college application time. We were not as fortunate for Kid #3…
What Is a CTCL College?
Those of you that know me, know that I’m a fan of CTCL colleges. But not everyone knows what that even means! “CTCL” stands for “Colleges That Change Lives.” The designation came from a book by that name, published by Loren Pope over twenty years ago. His goal in writing the book was to…