Your Learning Preferences Matter When Finding A College Fit
Considering online course offerings as part of college “fit” research is becoming increasingly important as Covid-19 impacts the future of post-secondary education.… Read More
At-Home Learning
Top 3 Tips for At-Home Learning College Prospects
The coronavirus pandemic has confounded the college preparation process. In the current college admissions environment in uncharted territory, there are still positive steps to be taken.… Read More
College Admission Recommendation Letters
Top Tips for College Admission Recommendation Letters
Courses, grades, standardized tests tell a lot about the ability to succeed in college.… Read More
Financial Aid Letters
How to Compare College Financial Aid Letters
When strolling through the produce section in the grocery store, it’s easy to compare varieties of apples.… Read More
Balancing Rigor and Passion
Balancing Like an Expert
Your future college has a good idea which classes are the most rigorous at your high school.… Read More
Net Price Calculators
Net Price Calculators (NPCs) are a good way to establish what the cost will be for college based on a family’s unique situation.… Read More
Not perfect? Consider the Test-Optional College Path
Standardized testing in flux
Are you one of the many aspiring college students who has excellent study habits, but for some reason, such as nerves, misses your goal on the first or second or third attempt at the ACT or SAT?… Read More
The Strategy Behind Application Deadlines—Explained
Many children enjoy a steady diet of alphabet soup growing up. By now, maybe many of you have navigated the SAT and ACT acronym maze, but get ready for the all-important application deadline soup of EA, SCEA, REA, ED I, EDII, (and occasionally the semi-secret ED III), RD and RA.… Read More
The Attributes of a Successful College Applicant
A number of college admissions directors are quietly changing the playbook on what makes a leading prospect. There has been a lot of soul-searching since 2019’s admissions scandal perpetrated by corrupt organizer Rick Snyder and the willing wealthy and famous rule-breaker parents who cheated the system in a number of ways.… Read More
Colleges Care How You Fit in Your High School Profile
True or False: Your complete college application is all about you.
There is an 800-pound gorilla in the room many aspiring students and their parents never notice: the High School Profile.… Read More
