College Admission Blog
Financial Aid Primer: #7. Information Required For The FAFSA
What kind of information is needed to complete the FAFSA? Whose assets are evaluated? Read on for a quick overview.
Read More »Be Nice! You Never Know Who Might Be Giving Input On Your Admissions Decision.
There are many people who make an admissions office tick. From the application evaluators to the student workers to the front desk coordinator there are many people you might interact with on the phone, via email, or during a campus visit. Being polite and friendly to everyone you meet during your admissions process can go a long way.
Read More »Financial Aid Primer: #6. FAFSA and CSS Profile – The Basics
If you're looking for financial aid, then the FAFSA and CSS Profile are your starting point. Read on to get the basics about what these forms are all about.
Read More »Seniors-Reminder To Finish Writing Those Thank You Notes
Seniors, have you written all of your thank you notes yet? This is your reminder!
Read More »Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges
What public colleges are offering the best "value" in high education? Read about Kiplinger's recent rankings.
Read More »Financial Aid Primer: #5. Different Kinds of Financial Aid Defined
Stafford Loans. Pell Grants. SEOG. Plus Loans. Work-Study. HELP! What do they all mean? If you're baffled by what are all of the different financial aid instruments, who gets them, and how they differ, then read on!
Read More »Advice for Juniors – Check Out What Local Colleges Offer This Summer
Juniors, have you started planning your summer break? If not, consider spending some time on a college campus. Read more to learn about some of the advantages of participating in one of these programs.
Read More »Financial Aid Primer: #4. Private Education vs. Public Education. Which Will Cost You More?
A private college education doesn't have to be beyond the reach of most students, even if they are in need of significant financial aid. Read more to learn why students in need of aid should consider both public and private institutions.
Read More »College Admissions FAQ
Answers to common questions about the admissions process, applications, essays, and more.
- How Are Merit-Based Scholarships Awarded?
- Do College Essays Matter?
- Why Hire An Educational Consultant?
- How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
- Early Decision or Regular Decision: Which is Better?
- SAT vs. ACT: What is the Real Difference?
- Do Your Students Get Into Their First Choice College?
- Accepted or Rejected? The Envelope Please….
- How Do I Calculate My "Real" GPA?
- If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?
- Division I vs. Division III: Sports as a Job, or Scholar-Athlete?
- Which is Better: AP or IB?
- Higher GPA or Harder Courses?
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