Michelle Kretzschmar, of DIYCollegeRankings and I conducted a webinar on essential tips parents (and students) should know for researching and applying to scholarships. Review the webinar below and se...
How to Plan Your Studying: SAT/ACT Prep Calendar
A good study plan is crucial for passing the SAT or ACT. To plan well, it’s good to know the SAT test dates and ACT test dates. And of course, a number of other factors–and study materials–...
ACT Announces Changes to Information Reported to Colleges
About a year ago, the ACT organization announced what appeared to be subtle changes for 2015-16, mainly in the Writing section of the test. In a carefully worded news release, ACT described changes st...
The Challenges of Paying for College
PARENT STORY My son got into Morehouse College, the only all-male, historically black institution of higher learning, which was indeed an honor. Then the grim reality of how we were going to afford hi...
The #1 Thing To Do When Researching Student Loans
College is the first major financial decision many young adults make; the amount a student borrows and the interest rate they agree to could impact their finances for the rest of your adult life. Stud...
Applying for Scholarships: Do You Know What Happens To Your Information?
Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Many students search for scholarships to fill the financial gap between savings, financial aid, and tuition. And the popular way to search for sc...
10 Ways Parents Can Help Their Students Deal With College Rejections
It’s that time of year when students are being notified of college decisions. If your student was accepted – congratulations! But for others, there is most likely disappointment. If you a...
The Black Box Of College Admissions Cracked Open?
What goes on behind the closed doors of admissions offices has mystified students, parents, school counselors, and the media for years. The holistic process of college admissions is like a black box w...
College Admissions: 20 Articles That Sum Up 2014
The 2014 Recap: We rounded up our list of important articles that reflect issues in college admissions and financing that any parent with a high school student should be familiar with. So if you need...
2015 – 2016 FAFSA Deadlines
January 1st marks the start of FAFSA season. Fill out your FAFSA as early as possible. Funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis – and the money runs out. The dates below are dead...