When you have a teenager, each new year of high school inches them closer and closer to graduation. And if attending college is part of their post-graduation plan, what looms ahead cannot...
Are Private Colleges Worth It?
Many high school students automatically assume they can’t afford a private college and don’t even consider applying to one. They then mirror some of their friends, applying to a college near their hom...
The College Search Process: Make a Checklist!
You’ve been discussing college for a few years with your child, but now it’s their junior or senior year of high school, and a final decision is looming. The questions can overwhelm any parent:...
Creating a Realistic List of Colleges We Could Afford
The college process started for us the beginning of junior year. My son had taken the PSAT and a practice ACT and did pretty well. He had always been an A student, with AP and hon...
What’s the Difference Between the Coalition App and the Common App?
Back in 2015, a group of 83 public and private colleges announced a new collaboration, naming themselves “The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success.” Better known as The Coaliti...
How To Use PSAT Scores To Create A Plan
So, you received your PSAT results… Now what do you do? And what do the results mean? For many students, receiving PSAT scores marks the “official start” of the ...
Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?
Who is in the tougher situation when it comes to getting into college: the student whose high school GPA is lower than ideal or the student whose SAT and/or ACT scores are lower than ide...
Early Action and Early Decision Results From the Class of 2022
Once students learn about the differences between Early Decision and Early Action, and they make their final choice, all there is left to do is wait. That time of year when colleges release ear...
The 13 Most Haunting College Admissions Errors
Seniors who plan on applying to college early decision/early action should keep in mind that EARLY is the operative word he...
4 Strategies to Improve Your College Admission Chances…Without Breaking the Law
How to Improve College Admissions Chances, Legally Any parent who’s been through the college admissions process with their son or daughter can tell you how anxiety-ridden and stressful it is. &n...