Attention Juniors: The 2016-2017 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. The application doesn’t go live until August, but this is your one chance to tell the colleges your “story,” and we encourage you to start thinking of an answer now. Overall,…
Choosing the right high school can be an overwhelming process – private, public, magnet, charter, or parochial – how does one decide? The most important factor when choosing a high school is to find the “best fit” for an individual student. This can be challenging, as each school offers unique opportunities and teaching approaches. Before…
Seniors: This information is important. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS PROFILES (if applicable) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A number of merit aid scholarships require the FAFSA or CSS PROFILE to be filled out, and you don’t want to miss those deadlines! The FAFSA also determines eligibility for federal…
Given the stories of increased competition for college placement, parents and students may be surprised to learn that Harvard said the college admissions process needs to change, and over 50 colleges agree. The problem is students today need to enter the college admissions process with a long “brag sheet.” To earn the right to brag,…
New Year’s means new beginnings. For parents of high school students who are planning to attend college, high school brings significant challenges and changes, many of which can be positive. Below are some New Year’s resolutions to help you, and your college bound high school student, make this year a great one. Keep the college…