Why April Can Be the Cruelest Month in College Admissions

Amy Trinnaman

by Amy Trinnaman, an independent educational consultant who has worked in education for over ten years. Amy is a member of our Paying For College 101 Facebook group and the Road2College Pros Network.

Articles by Amy

Why April Can Be the Cruelest Month in College Admissions

February 23, 2020

T.S. Eliot said, “April is the cruelest month.” Ask any high school senior (or parent of one) and they’re likely…

Why Taking a Gap Year Could Be a Senior’s Best Next Decision

September 18, 2019

…Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all…

College Admissions Myths: Pulling Back the Curtain

September 10, 2019

My father used to say, “If you are waiting for life to be fair, you are going to be waiting…

Decisions, Decisions… Is the More Expensive College “Worth It?”

Decisions, Decisions… Is the More Expensive College “Worth It?”

April 11, 2019

For high school seniors and their families, April is critical mass for deciding on a college commitment, so it’s a…

How to Talk to College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers

How to Talk to College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers

November 9, 2018

A few years ago, a school counselor I worked with received a call from an exasperated admissions officer. The purpose…

5 Things to Consider When Discussing College Costs with Your Teen

September 1, 2018

The cost of college, and who is paying for it, can be one of the most difficult conversations to have…