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Selective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
There 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
When 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
Have 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
The 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?
A 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
COVID-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
Parents 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
College Essay Topics You’ll Want to Avoid
Students preparing to get into college are naturally going to be pitted against each other in a game of stats. GPAs, class ranks, and scores ... Read More
Early Decision 2: What it Means and Why You Might Want to Consider it
Students who have a clear idea of where they want to go to school may have applied through the Early Decision process, which allows them ... Read More
Things to Consider When Choosing a College Major
With the immense pressure to just get in to college, students can be forgiven for not always thinking about what exactly they want to study. ... Read More