Be wary of online scams!
As a prospective student searching for colleges there will be lots of people trying to get your attention. Be conscious of what you are signing up for, how legitimate a source it is, and what personal information you are sharing.
An article recently posted in the Chronicle discusses an online scam that promised to connect prospective students with admission counselors at public colleges-if they filled out an online form with their information. Unfortunately, the students were then contacted by individuals trying to sway them toward for-profit colleges.
Another place to be wary is when searching for, and applying to, scholarships. You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are free money and if you are on a site that is trying to get you to pay for one steer clear! For more information on how to avoid scholarship scams check out finaid.org .
Beware Online Scams for Students
Jared Hobson
Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.
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