Category: Applications
Tips for How to Fill Out the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and Other Aid Forms
Kalman A. Chany- October 13, 2021 1by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College, and President, Campus Consultants Inc. Applying for financial aid can be a confusing and ... Read More
The Ultimate College Application Checklist
Amanda Holland- September 24, 2021 0The fall of your child’s senior year of high school is the time to start the college application process. It will give your student the ... Read More
Who Benefits the Most From Early Decision and Why You Need to Know
Julia Lynn Rubin- July 8, 2021 0If a student has their heart set on one highly competitive college in particular, they may want to consider applying for Early Decision. Early Decision ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Applying to the California State University System
Julia Lynn Rubin- March 11, 2021 0There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (Cal State or CSU). ... Read More
Appealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
Road2College- March 10, 2021 0The following list of questions were asked during our recent Zoom session on how to appeal financial aid and merit scholarships. The recorded video can ... Read More
Bribery and the Scholarship Application Process
Karen Sosnoski- January 28, 2021 0On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s no wonder some students are ... Read More
Selective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
Julia Lynn Rubin- January 5, 2021 1There 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
Julia Lynn Rubin- December 15, 2020 1When 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
Maria Tzavidis- December 11, 2020 0Have 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
Hallie Underwood- December 10, 2020 0The 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