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Everything You Need to Know About Applying to the California State University System
Julia Lynn Rubin- March 11, 2021 0There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (Cal State or CSU). ... Read More
Appealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
Road2College- March 10, 2021 0The following list of questions were asked during our recent Zoom session on how to appeal financial aid and merit scholarships. The recorded video can ... Read More
Bribery and the Scholarship Application Process
Karen Sosnoski- January 28, 2021 0On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s no wonder some students are ... Read More
Selective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
Julia Lynn Rubin- January 5, 2021 0There has not been a military draft in the United States since 1973, marking the end of the Vietnam War. However, in 1980, a requirement ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Attending a Community College Before a University
Julia Lynn Rubin- December 15, 2020 0When your child thinks of the typical college freshman experience, they might envision moving into a dorm room or rushing a fraternity or sorority. Yet ... Read More
The Importance of the School Profile
Maria Tzavidis- December 11, 2020 0Have you ever heard of the school profile? Did you know it should be included in your child’s college admission packet? It’s something many parents ... Read More
Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App
Hallie Underwood- December 10, 2020 0The Common Application is accepted by more than 900 schools. It enables students to apply to multiple schools at once without having to repeat information ... Read More
What Is an Independent Student for FAFSA?
Maria Tzavidis- December 8, 2020 0A key part of the college admissions journey is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Given how much is involved in the ... Read More
An Expert Discusses the Implications of Declining College Applications and Enrollment
Melissa T. Shultz- December 5, 2020 0COVID-19 continues to disrupt life as usual for colleges and the students they seek to attract and retain. According to recent data from the National ... Read More
College Decision Wisdom from a Mom Who’s Been There
Sheila Jones- December 2, 2020 0Parents of high school seniors— I know this can be a crazy, stressful time in the college process for so many reasons—applying, writing essays, not ... Read More