Category: Applications
Selective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
Julia Lynn Rubin- January 5, 2021 0There 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 0When 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
What Is an Independent Student for FAFSA?
Maria Tzavidis- December 8, 2020 0A 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
College Decision Wisdom from a Mom Who’s Been There
Sheila Jones- December 2, 2020 0Parents 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
Early Decision 2: What it Means and Why You Might Want to Consider it
Liam Gaughan- October 29, 2020 0Students 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
Everything to Know About College Application Deadlines
Road2College- October 9, 2020 0Choosing 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 0While 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
