March Madness is here. Not throwing into hoops. But an end to jumping through them. As some people are stressing over brackets, others are stressing over acceptance letters/ emails. They are on their way – or will be here soon. Students have done their thing. Now it’s time for parents to do theirs. Parents need…
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends a ratio of 250 students to 1 counselor. Crazy, right? Consider what counselors do. Counselors provide academic counseling, social/emotional counseling, and college counseling. And they’re not dealing with robots. Each student is a unique individual with different needs and goals so this attention needs to be personalized. Imagine…
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…