Category: Applications
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 0A 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
Road2College- 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 ... 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
Parental Advice on College Admissions and Financing College
Chris Beard- October 31, 2019 0Thank you to all the parents who have shared tips, tricks and information about financing college. I joined the Paying For College 101 Facebook group ... Read More
10 Tips for Dealing with Common App Glitches
Road2College- October 27, 2019 0For anyone applying to college, dealing with the Common Application can be stressful. To help alleviate any pressures inflicted by Common App glitches, here is ... Read More
