While filling out college applications — especially if the school uses the Common Application — you’re likely to come across a question asking you to waive your right to see your letters ...
Recalculating High School GPAs: How It’s Done
Ask any college admissions officer the most important part of a high school senior’s application and the answer is likely, “The strength of the student’s curriculum and the grades the student gets in ...
How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?
For students, the high school years can be a whirlwind of growth, enlightenment…and stress. As a parent, these years can be a difficult as well. But in a different wa...
College Essay Examples That Worked And Why
When writing college admission essays some people debate whether it’s helpful or not to read other students’ essays for inspiration. We think it’s worthwhile to read essay exa...
How Attending a Military Academy Pays For College
Students who are interested in serving their country and getting a college degree would be well-advised to look into attending a military academy. Five elite United States military acade...
Financial Aid for Minority Students: Busting the Myths
I have a confession to make. It’s not going to be very popular with most people, and I know this is a relatively taboo subject, but I want to share my family’s story to help other families...
What is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
One of the most important documents students fill out when going to college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Understanding the FAFSA application is vital if you want to ...
National College Decision Day…Presenting the Class of 2019
When we talk about “D Day” around here, we are most often referring to Decision Day, May 1. And while it in no way compares to the actual D Day, there are many high school seniors (...
How Online College Can Be More Affordable Than a Traditional Degree
There comes a time when a child sits down with their parents to discuss their options for education after high school. Of course, there are many alternatives to consider, including the traditional rit...
My Experience As A First Generation College Student
When you think of a first-generation college student, you probably don’t think of a 5’11” white kid with blonde hair and blue eyes from the suburbs of Los Angeles. But regardless of what I looked like...