Category: High school to college
Questioning College Admissions Madness
Mindy Greenstein, PhD- November 20, 2019 0After embarking on a whirlwind tour of six colleges in six days with my 11th grade son, I diagnosed myself with a new psychiatric condition —CAMP, or College ... Read More
Bypass a Dream College To Graduate Debt Free
Road2College- October 27, 2019 0In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do ... Read More
Three Established Facts About College Selection From An Expert
Mindy Trotta- October 2, 2019 0There are very few things that remain “static” about college these days: Costs seem to rise with each passing semester, interest rates on college loans ... Read More
Paying For A Brand-Name College Or Not?
Sue Kawecki- September 28, 2019 0The Tale of Two Colleges—which one should you choose? A brand-name college with no offer for aid or a less prestigious university with an ... Read More
“Failure to Launch” Is Not A Label You Want For Your Child
Susan Anderer- September 27, 2019 0A few years ago, there was a film in the theaters called "Failure to Launch." . It was a romantic comedy about an adult who ... Read More
12 Steps To Take If You Haven’t Saved Enough For College
Tonya Holly- September 24, 2019 0Spring break is here, and our son’s senior year is almost over. We have spent most of high school exploring careers; plotting a path; comparing ... Read More
Financial Aid Paperwork From Hell
Kat Rowan- September 24, 2019 0There is one piece of my daughter’s college application process that is entirely mine, or rather, my responsibility to do with her. Insert doom and gloom music ... Read More
Seeing Our Child With Dyslexia Graduate
Kathy Radigan- September 22, 2019 0In a few short weeks, my son will be done with his first semester of college. The semester has gone so fast. It seems like ... Read More
FERPA Waiver and Other Legal Documents College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Sue Kawecki- September 21, 2019 0You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all ... Read More
College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
Road2College- September 18, 2019 0The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will send the signal to choose ... Read More