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How to Talk to College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers

A few years ago, a school counselor I worked with received a call from an exasperated admissions officer. The purpose...

Yes, Average Students Do Succeed in College

“Average Students Do Succeed in College” is a rarely seen, though quite accurate, headline. In the midst of college admission...

Signs of College Admissions Stress and How to Help

Laura’s daughter, a senior in a magnet program at a suburban public high school, is struggling far more with the...

How Often Do College Students Talk to Their Parents?

There is no doubt about it that once your child leaves for college, the amount of day-to-day (or hour-to-hour) contact...

Understanding the Different Types of College Admission Deadlines

By the time a student has made the final decision about which schools to apply to, you would think they...

Is Your College List Balanced with Financial Safety, Match, and Reach Schools?

Is creating a college list driving you crazy? You’ve done the college visits. You’ve seen the rankings. You’ve even looked...