Financial Aid, Admissions, and “Need-Blind” Policies
Here’s how to identify ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’ colleges when building your college list.
June 30, 2025
Here’s how to identify ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’ colleges when building your college list.
Crossing off a few of your college application to-do’s this summer will help you stay in control of the college admissions process. Here’s the summer application checklist for rising seniors.
New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that “YES” box for financial aid or…
Merit-based financial aid can reduce the cost of college significantly. However, colleges are selective about how they award merit aid. And some are more selective than others.
The prospect of college is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you avoid some basic mistakes when…
If a college goes test optional, will it increase diversity? Announcements from admissions indicate that it might. But announcements to diversify the applicant pool are not the same as changes…
Financial aid planning for high school seniors is vital. Students and parents must work together to ensure that college is affordable. Read this guide.
Student debt in the US weighs down young people as they chase their personal & professional dreams. A college admissions consultant shares his tips for families to help them stay…
Need to understand the sometimes murky world of financial aid? Here’s an invaluable list of websites that can help you out!