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How Family Finances Sway College Admissions Decisions
Jeff Selingo- September 4, 2020 0Excerpted from WHO GETS IN AND WHY by Jeffrey Selingo. Copyright © 2020 by Jeffrey Selingo. Reprinted with permission of Scribner, a Division of Simon & Schuster, ... Read More
What Should You Put in a Brag Sheet for College?
Matthew Schwartz- August 7, 2020 0The brag sheet is an integral piece of the college application process yet, it's not talked about often enough. For many, its exact role in ... Read More
Do the “Colleges That Change Lives” Measure Up to Their Ratings?
Hailey Hudson- August 2, 2020 0When is comes to putting together a college list, there are many factors that students and parents need to consider. Price, of course, is an ... Read More
How Many Colleges Should You Apply to?
Matthew Schwartz- July 28, 2020 0There are hundreds of factors that go into where a student decides to apply to college. From academics, location, athletics, Greek life, and much more, ... Read More
Tips for Getting a Great Letter of Recommendation for College
Matthew Schwartz- July 5, 2020 0A letter of recommendation for college is one of the most universal parts of the application process and is something every student no matter their ... Read More
Have an Honest College Money Talk Before It’s Too Late
Teresa Fitzsimmons- June 29, 2020 0I’m here to “evangelize economic empowerment." This post came to me as yet another parent called me yesterday in tears after her daughter had applied, ... Read More
Virtual College Tours: Are They Worth It?
Melissa T. Shultz- June 16, 2020 0As a result of COVID-19, the entire college application process, school tours included, has changed. Although on-campus tours are expected to resume in some form, ... Read More
Parent Advice on Starting the College Search
Road2College- June 13, 2020 0If your child is a high school sophomore or junior, you may be thinking about your college search process. But with more than 4,000 ... Read More
Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing College Essay Topics
Randy Levin- June 7, 2020 0It is important to first understand the purpose of the college application essay. Simply put, essays help the admissions office evaluate your potential to fit ... Read More
What’s the Difference Between the Coalition App and the Common App?
Mindy Trotta- June 6, 2020 0Back in 2015, a group of 83 public and private colleges announced a new collaboration, naming themselves “The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success.” Better ... Read More
