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…
The FAFSA and CSS Profile open up on October 1st. If you have a student planning to attend college next year, now is the time to get familiar with these financial aid forms. Before completing the forms, you will need to compile some of your financial information (okay, just about all of it!), as well…
We are inundated with college ranking lists these days, from US News and World Report, which is probably the most popular, to Niche. And no two lists are quite the same. Is one better than another? What should you consider as you look at the rankings? A better question might actually be, “Does college ranking…
It’s that back-to-school time of year. For many parents of high schoolers and their teens, that means that it’s time to get serious about focusing on the college preparation timeline. Trust me, it’s much easier to start early than it is to tune in to the admissions game at the end of a student’s…
There are a variety of types of higher education after high school in the United States. You may wonder what the differences are. Here’s a breakdown of some post-high school educational choices: Universities Often, the terms “university” and “college” are used interchangeably when referring to higher education. Students in the US will usually say that…
In fact, all of the other goodbyes I’ve said to him so far have been just practice goodbyes, in anticipation of the goodbye in the college dorm.
As I started to think about what I wanted to write about possible college majors, I realized that frequently, as a student decides what to major in, there is controversy. Should a student pick a so-called “practical” major even if it’s not of interest or should they pick a major in a subject that they…
If you thought that applying to college was just a matter of your student sending in their test scores and GPA, and maybe a teacher letter of recommendation, and then sitting back and waiting for the college to give them an answer, think again. Sure, that’s the case at some schools, particularly large state universities. …
While I usually focus on the practical parts of the college admissions process, just for today, I’m going to change it up. Along with all of the organization and research about topics ranging from college tours to financial aid, I have been reminded that this college journey is also an emotional parenting journey. At the…
So, your student is getting serious about their college list and you’re looking at your college savings and wondering how you’re going to be able to afford this? It’s time for a word about scholarships – from automatic scholarships to athletic ones. It’s likely that one of your very next thoughts after you see the…