Step One
A good college essay is key to college admissions. Learn what makes a compelling essay before your student begins writing.
What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and
Students preparing to get into college are naturally going to be pitted against each other in a game of stats.
It is important to first understand the purpose of the college application essay. Simply put, essays help the admissions office
The perfect time for students to start writing college essays is NOW! It may sound like a broken record, but
Sit in on any college information session and you will invariably hear the admissions representative say they are looking for
Think of the college application process as a video game, and the dreaded college essay is the dragon that needs
Step Two
When your student has an idea of what's needed to complete an application, there won't be any unexpected surprises. Make sure they are able to review the application before beginning the process.
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and
The Common Application is accepted by more than 1,000 schools. It enables students to apply to multiple colleges and universities at
Does the prospect of writing your Common App essay fill you with fear? You are not alone. In the ten
Each year on or around October 1, when FAFSA opens up, a lot of people start asking me how to
For anyone applying to college, dealing with the Common Application can be stressful. To help alleviate any pressures inflicted by
Step Three
Avoid the disappointment of missing a deadline by working together to keep records and staying organized.
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State
No one likes to be kept waiting, especially if you’re waiting to hear from a college. At the point when
Students who have a clear idea of where they want to go to school may have applied through the Early
Choosing where a student wants to apply for college is only half of the battle when it comes to admissions.
There are hundreds of factors that go into where a student decides to apply to college. From academics, location, athletics,
Step Four
Make sure your student has the necessary information and paperwork ready before they begin filling out scholarship and financial aid forms. It will save time and make the process less stressful.
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Everyone wants to know how to find college scholarships. The first step is to understand what type of scholarships you’re
Here is a list of scholarships, all of which have February deadlines. A Salute to Engineering Essay Contest Amount: up
by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. The financial aid application process can seem overwhelming. There
As divorced parents—–or even as married ones—–figuring out an equitable division of labor can be tough, but when it comes
On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s
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