Before You Join That College Parents Group on Social Media…
Here are the 13 tips you really need to know before you decide whether to join that college parents group.
College Applications and ChatGPT
I thought maybe I could avoid writing about ChatGPT and college applications, but it’s the elephant in the room if you ignore it these days. What are the implications for college admission?
College Admission Outcomes: A Case Study
Here are the college admission outcomes of one highly qualified college applicant who was looking for institutional merit aid
Cost of Attendance and Other Confusing College Admission Terms
It is absolutely essential that parents understand confusing college admission terms before allowing their student to commit to a college
Should Students Consider a Liberal Arts College?
There are lots of misconceptions about liberal arts colleges. Here are 7 things to know as you consider a liberal arts college for your teen.
Why the FAFSA is Important – Whether or Not You Need Financial Aid
Completing the FAFSA is important for more reasons than families may realize – from scholarships to changing financial circumstances.
What You Need to Know About Current Trends in College Admission
If you haven’t been through the process in recent years, you may not know about the 7 current trends in college admission.
How Do Rolling Admissions Work? What You Need to Know
How do rolling admissions work? Does it seem confusing? It’s not! When a college uses rolling admission, it means that they will evaluate applications as they are received. This is different than a college that sets a regular decision deadline to review all applications – that means that a college will not review any applications…
Why You Really Need to Check Out the College Common Data Set
What if I told you there was information readily available online that would go a long way in helping your student more accurately assess their chance of admission at a particular college? I’m not talking about those threads that high school students do on some forums called “Chance Me for Admissions at XYZ University.” I’m…
College Admissions Competition (Who Are Students Really Competing Against?)
As admissions decisions have come in this year, like every year, families will try to figure out why one applicant got admitted and another did not. The perception is that there is indeed a college admissions competition among applicants. But applicants are usually not competing for admission against who they think they are competing against. …