When is the right time to begin to take the SAT or ACT? The head of our Westfield, NJ office gives her opinion.
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International Student Immigration Issues #8: The Latest Immigration Proposals Explained
Immigration reform is being hotly debated right now in the U.S. government, and the latest proposals can have a significant impact on international students and their futures after completing college or graduate school. Read on to get Laurie Woog’s (our immigration attorney guest blogger) take on the situation.
Continue readingAccepted Early Decision? Time to Notify Your Other Schools!
Now that you’ve been accepted Early Decision at your school of choice, what should you do about your other applications? Read on for advice on how to communicate with your remaining schools.
Continue readingClass of 2017 Early Application Results from Highly Selective Colleges: What Do They Indicate?
Early application acceptance numbers are in for Ivy League and other highly selective schools. Read on to check out what percent got admitted and about early trends in applications for the Class of 2017.
Continue readingDemystifying the CSS Profile
Financial aid applications can be overwhelming and confusing! Here’s what you need to know about the CSS Profile and the process of completing it on time.
Continue readingWhen Choosing A School: Which Costs Less? Private vs. Public. In-State vs. Out-of-State.
The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.
Continue reading"What Other Schools Are You Applying To?" A Scary Question.
The head of our NJ college counseling office takes on a college who inappropriately asked her son the question,”What Are Your Top Schools?”
Continue readingInternational Student Immigration Issues #7: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – The Benefits, Risks, and Requirements for Students
Our guest-blogging immigration attorney, Laurie Woog, continues her exploration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and its implications for undocumented students interested in attending college.
Continue readingInternational Student Immigration Issues #6: FAQs about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
On June 15, 2012, government policy favorably changed for a large number of undocumented students in the U.S.A. Our guest blogging immigration attorney, Laurie Woog, answers your most frequent questions about the policy and how it might impact undocumented students who dream of college.
Continue readingCollege Athletic Recruiting: What’s In A Commitment?
When is a commitment not a commitment? When a student is involved in college athletic recruiting. Athletes are being recruited earlier and earlier in their high school careers to play on college teams. Learn what to watch out for if you’re going through the process.
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