Advanced Placement Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Advanced Placement classes, including, “How many AP classes should I take?’ and “Are they really better?”
Organization is Key to the College Application Process (Especially with Multiples)
So you’re undertaking the college search and admissions process with multiples? With the average student applying to seven different colleges, organizing the college search process will be the key for you, since you may be dealing with fourteen (or more) schools! Knowing your kids’ personalities is as important as organization in the early stages too. …
7 Important Factors in the College Application Process
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. …
Guide to Applying to College in the Fine Arts (Visual or Performing)
So, your child plans to apply to college for a degree in the fine arts? Then it’s time to get to work! It’s an exciting process, but a time-consuming one, which requires lots of preparation. While it can be overwhelming, I’ve prepared this guide to provide an overview and break down the process. If you…
Summer Before Senior Year To-Do List
Being productive over the summer before senior year will make applying to college much less stressful. Here are six things to do.
What is the Important Difference Between Early Action and Early Decision?
When beginning the college search process, we get hit with a whole new vocabulary we have to learn. Regular decision. Rolling Admissions. Early Decision. Early Action. The latter two Early Admissions programs are easily confused with each other. And now we’ve added “Early Notification” to the mix. Here’s what you need to know: Regular Decision…
The Anticipation Begins
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…
A Word About Scholarships
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…
How Much Does College Really Cost?
When I started working with my older kids to find a good college fit for each of them, I was also very motivated by money…and how to not go into debt paying tuition. I’m sorry to say we had not saved nearly enough in our 529 account. We are not all that different from the…
Student Resumés
A friend reminded me today that I had not talked to her about an important item for high school students – a student or college application resumé. I believe that students should have resumés for more than just college applications. I have encouraged my own children to make them and use them when applying for…