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 ...
What If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author…… Long and off-topic but I thought I would try t...
What is the Academic Common Market?
Is your student planning to study in a specialized field, but you’re concerned about the cost? In some cases, in-state schools don’t offer the specialty your child is interested in. Need...
Do You Know Which Schools are Tier 1?
Many families want to make sure that their student goes to a highly-regarded school, to get the best education available. As a result, they often look for “Tier 1” schools when a child is planning to ...
How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?
As a parent, the high school years can be a difficult time. You are watching your baby grow up and move on into their own life. As a result, you may wonder if it’s best for them to take the lea...