You’ve been discussing college for a few years with your child, but now it’s their junior or senior year of high school, and a final decision is looming. The questions can overwhelm any parent:...
Colleges Marketing to High School Students: Annoying or Effective?
How Colleges Market to Students Has your high school student received one too many emails that look like this one? Dear Josh: Middle State College thinks you would be a great addition to our ca...
College Admissions 2019 Survey Results
More than 370 members of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group responded to our recent College Admissions 2019 Survey with College Ave Student Loans. These families had a variety of experiences in...
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 ...
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...
Ivy League Schools vs. Public Ivy League
The prestigious U.S. Ivy League colleges have long been the traditional choice for students seeking a top-notch education. According to U.S. News & World Report “Ivy League schools ar...
Perspectives From A First Gen College Consultant On The College Admissions Scandal
The recent national college admissions scandal has placed intense scrutiny on college admissions consultants and wealthy families with children from “privileged” backgrounds. As an independent educati...