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. …
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…
Being productive over the summer before senior year will make applying to college much less stressful. Here are six things to do.
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. Here’s what you need to know: Regular Decision This one is easy. It’s the latest published date…
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…
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…
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…
FINALLY! The college acceptances have begun to roll in! So the work is over, right? Wrong! Here’s what to do after you get accepted to college. New deadlines and decisions are ahead. The NEW List of Things to Do After the Official Acceptance: Visit the School. If you have not visited the college yet, now…
High school counselors have heavy caseloads that might make it difficult for them to give college bound students the attention they need.