Category: Applications
Everything to Know About College Application Deadlines
Road2College- October 9, 2020 1Choosing where a student wants to apply for college is only half of the battle when it comes to admissions. It is equally important for ... Read More
COVID Statements and Changes in School Grading Policies: What You Need to Know
Liam Gaughan- October 3, 2020 1While COVID-19 is changing the ways in which education is taught, it is also changing the ways in which it is evaluated. To some extent, ... 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
Tips for Getting a Great Letter of Recommendation for College
Matthew Schwartz- July 5, 2020 1A 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
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
What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?
Anna Spooner- June 1, 2020 0Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any ... Read More
Use the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College Essay
Ethan Sawyer- June 1, 2020 0The perfect time for students to start writing college essays is NOW! It may sound like a broken record, but encouraging students to start early ... Read More
A Family’s Journey To Find An Affordable College
Road2College- May 10, 2020 0Anna Velazco, a parent in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, agreed to share her daughter's journey to find an affordable college with us. ... Read More
Applying to College When Mom Is a College Admissions Pro
Lisa Yoffee- April 17, 2020 0Across 16 years as a grant writer for a nonprofit that helps low-income kids apply and get into college, I kept up to date on ... Read More
Chasing Merit Scholarships? Here’s a High School Junior Year Checklist to Start Following
Sabrina Malone- December 4, 2019 0If you have a high school junior and you’re wondering what they should be doing regarding college admissions, this post is for you. I have ... Read More
