Imagine Spring Break in Paris or Rome, without running into horrible credit card debt. Or studying only what is important, without having to get up for an 8 am stats class. Or knowing that your univer...
What the Pros Know: Who to Hire for Help with College
Have you noticed how many professionals there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any kind of help with college you need, but it can also be overwhelm...
6 Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Did you know that not connecting with a college prior to sending in your application can result in getting automatically deferred or waitlisted? For some schools, it’s true. While you may be st...
Paying For A Brand Name College Or Not?
The Tale of Two Colleges—which one should you choose? A brand-name college with no offer for aid or a less prestigious university with an attractive financial package. Assuming an ability to me...
Find the Right College: How Do You Know a School is a Good Fit?
Is there such a thing as one perfect school for your student? Finding the right mix of academics, financial help, and culture can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, there are ...
Rejected By A Safety School? Here Are Some Reasons Why
Throughout the months of March and April, students across the country are repeatedly clicking “refresh” on college admissions websites, anxiously awaiting the outcome of three and a half years of hard...
Preparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert
There are lots of ways to prepare for the ACT and SAT: private tutoring, classes, online videos, and books, but if you don’t have a good understanding of the test basics BEFORE you enter that testing ...
Getting Ready For D Day: May 1, Deposit Day
D Day, May 1, officially known in college admissions circles as “National College Decision Day” is also affectionately called by others as “Deposit Day”. In reality, it is both. It i...
SAT Prep Tips From An Expert
Prepping to take a standardized test might rub some the wrong way, as they equate it with “gaming the system,” and resorting to tricks rather than actually learning the material. SAT prep expert, Bobb...
5 Things to Compare When Choosing a College (Besides Price)
As your student thinks about college, there are a lot of factors to consider. Of course, price is one of the biggest, and we work hard to provide a lot of information and tips about how to save money ...