What is a College Likely Letter?
What is a college “likely letter” and who is likely to get one of them? What does it mean if you don’t receive one?
How Do Colleges Use Preferential Financial Aid Packaging in Admissions?
Colleges will use preferential financial aid packages as a tool to help them shape the incoming class. How can your student benefit?
Is Senioritis Real?
Is Senioritis real? Ask any parent of a high school senior this question during the second half of senior year!
Pre-Med and Pre-Law Aren’t Really College Majors
It’s true. I have lost count of how many times I’ve been told that a student plans to major in “Pre-Med” or “Pre-Law.” And then they are shocked when I explain that at all but a few colleges, those majors don’t actually exist. They are actually pre-professional advising tracks. Other pre-professional advising tracks include things…
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings Considerations
The annual US News Best Colleges edition is out. Here is how they compile the list – along with some important considerations for your own student.
The Simplified FAFSA Changes – The Good and The Bad
The simplified FAFSA is significantly shorter, and the Expected Family Contribution number is now a thing of the past.
Best Resources for College Admission
Obviously, I like to think that my own website is the best resource for anything college admissions-related. And, I promise there is a lot of information here. But, in practice, families doing a college search often need even more information. And, they often want different information at different times throughout the admissions experience. And, there…
6 Common App Mistakes to Avoid
If your student is finishing up their college applications on the Common Application platform, congratulations! Before hitting “Submit,” your teen might want to review some of the most common, Common App mistakes to make sure their application is ready to go. And if your senior has not yet begun working on their applications, it might…
The 8 Best Ways Parents Can Offer College Admissions Help
I’ve said before that not everyone needs to hire a college admissions consultant. I stand by that. The information you need to know is all out there (even on this website) for those families that want to save some money and are willing to do the work themselves. But sometimes, the challenge is actually that…
Bachelor of Science vs Bachelor of Arts – Is One Better?
As your student considers colleges for their list, they are likely also looking at what majors those colleges have that are of interest to them. And once they begin to dig a little deeper, they may note that sometimes, they’ve also got to consider whether they prefer a Bachelor of Science vs Bachelors of Arts…