Parents - Do you know how you will pay for college?
As high school seniors begin receiving college acceptance letters from schools they have applied to, parents are forced to face the reality of how they will pay for college. If for some reason you...
View ArticleHow to help your child with learning disabilities find the right colleges
The more I work with students who have learning disabilities, the more convinced I am that they have the potential to be as successful in college as any other student. It is just a matter of helping...
View ArticleCollege admissions and summer activities that make a difference
College admissions and what you do this summer do have a connection. Jobs are scarce and summer is not far away. Do you hang out at the pool for the next few months or decide to explore some...
View ArticleHow can a private college counselor benefit your teen?
From time to time I receive questions from students and parents about different areas of the college admissions process. In this particular case, a student was interested in knowing more about private...
View ArticleCollege planning – improving your chances for college admissions
The college admissions process requires a pre-planned strategy right from your freshman year. It takes time, effort and thorough research by parents and their college-bound student. What should you do...
View ArticleCollege admissions: tips for choosing a college roommate
As the college admissions process winds down, high school seniors are preparing for AP tests, getting ready for exams, and making their final college decision. Once you commit to a school, you will...
View ArticleCollege admissions - now that you have made your final college decision
Now that high school seniors have made their final college decision and sent in their deposit, it is a common courtesy to let the other schools to which they have been accepted know that they will not...
View ArticleCollege rankings - frankly, I am sick of them
Quite frankly, I am sick of college rankings. If it isn't U.S. News, it is Forbes, Money or endless other publications ranking what they consider the best colleges and universities. Just yesterday,...
View ArticlePrivate College Counselors: What Do They Do and How Can They Help?
If the average high school counselor works with 450 students and can only spend approximately 38 minutes with each student on college planning, what is a family to do? Many families have decided to...
View ArticleCollege admissions: summer activities that can make a difference
Do you have a summer job lined up? Or do you plan to hang out at the pool for the next few months? Perhaps you should explore some other opportunities. Your summer experiences can often give colleges...
View ArticleHow to jump start your college list
Most high school juniors are busy with finals, finishing up activities, and eager to begin their summer break. Putting together a college list is not a top priority. While it is important for everyone...
View ArticleHow can an SAT/ACT test prep course help get you into college
College admissions tests, specifically the SAT and ACT, are one of the biggest sources of stress and anxiety for high school students. Test Prep is not easy, but it is essential considering that your...
View ArticleCollege admissions: 10 tips to help your family pay for college
Charlotte and Tim Brown have a son who is a rising-senior in high school and a daughter who will be a sophomore in the fall. Like many parents, they are wondering how they will pay for...
View ArticlePrivate college counselors: making college visits is part of our job
Private college counselors spent a lot of time visiting colleges and universities to get a first-hand look at what they offer. This is the only way to evaluate whether certain schools fit a particular...
View ArticleHow to have a successful college visit
As a private college counselor, part of my professional development takes place at state, regional, and national college conferences. In addition, there are always opportunities for college visits to...
View Article9 things you need to know to help your high school student-athlete with college
College teams are made up of many different kinds of players, not just superstars. There are many athletic abilities represented in Division I, II, and III college teams. Division I and II offer...
View ArticleCollege tour guides are more important than you think
As a private college counselor, I can't tell you how many students have repeated the same thing when they return from a college visit, "The college tour guide just wasn't very good and I'...
View ArticleCollege rankings aren't that important for a good college fit
As a private college counselor, I find that every student I work with is unique. Some have very specific ideas of what they want in a college experience and others are completely clueless and admit...
View ArticleA few thoughts on the new Common Application
The Common Application has finally been launched. From all of the written comments and what I have heard from educators and students alike, it seems that the Common Application is anything but common...
View ArticleCollege admissions: the need for good grammar affects a student for life
"Seventy-two percent of Americans say it is essential that immigrants living in the United States learn to speak English. Meanwhile, 20% believe it is essential that Americans learn a second language...
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