Tag: College Admissions
Dear High School Students: Plan Early and Other Things This College Advisor Wants You to Know
Janae Young- December 29, 2021 0This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Our Paying for College 101 ... Read More
Mom Offers “Public Service Announcement” to Stressed Out College Admissions Parents
Jennifer Sebor- December 22, 2021 0This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. This is my public service ... Read More
What I Would Have Done Differently When I Was Applying to College
Allison Schwartz- April 20, 2020 0Almost all my friends have decided where they will be going to college next year. So it’s time to pass on my bits of advice ... Read More
Applying to College When Mom Is a College Admissions Pro
Lisa Yoffee- April 17, 2020 0Across 16 years as a grant writer for a nonprofit that helps low-income kids apply and get into college, I kept up to date on ... Read More
Applying to College Isn’t Like When Mom & Dad Applied
Road2College- October 21, 2019 0From a member of our Paying For College 101 group: I’m a former Director of Admission with college-aged kids of my own. Everyone needs to ... Read More
Avoid These Common College Application Mistakes
Suzi Parker- October 15, 2019 0One of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life is when they decide to start applying for college. It also can be one of ... Read More
College Campus Tour Red Flags: What to Look for on a Visit
Suzi Parker- October 8, 2019 0A campus may appear to have it all. The best professors in a particular major. An active campus life. Beautifully, designed dorms. Championship sports. That ... 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
It’s All About Grades
Road2College- September 14, 2019 0It's all about grades... (And course selection, the "right" high school, and more!) Do Grades in High School Really Matter? The decisions your 9th ... Read More
College Admissions Myths: Pulling Back the Curtain
Amy Trinnaman- September 10, 2019 0My father used to say, “If you are waiting for life to be fair, you are going to be waiting a long time.” Nothing ... Read More