Now that most students have turned in their college applications, attention is now focused on financial aid and the dreaded Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA application! For
Every year the Princeton Review’s releases its Best Value Colleges From the Princeton Review: Check out our list of the 209 best value colleges—based on academics, costs, financial aid, debt,
Perhaps the most vexing aspect of college admissions in the United States today is the use and abuse of standardized tests. While there is no solid research to support their
One of the best parts of my job as an educational planner or educational consultant is that I have the opportunity to meet with representatives of colleges from all over
One hidden, but very important part of my job is to keep up with trends in how colleges are managed. This arcane stuff may seem irrelevant for a college counselor,
I had a great conversation with a very down-to-earth mother of a client this morning. She was communicating her frustration that her high school aged children were stressed out, worried,
The New York Times ran a story on Sunday entitled Making College “Relevant.” The thrust is that consumers of higher education (i.e., primarily parents, but also students) are demanding clear
Last week, the NY Times published an article on quadruplets who were all recently accepted to Yale. The article describes the scene of Ray, Kenny, Carol, and Martina Crouch all
So… How Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Our recommendation for the majority of our students: aim for around 8 to 12 colleges. Here’s why that range makes sense: Less than 5 – You risk not
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