The summer before senior year is a great time to unwind—but it’s also a great opportunity to get started on rising seniors college applications. With fewer school-year distractions, students can strategically use this time to reduce stress, strengthen their applications, and stand out to colleges. Here’s how rising seniors can make the most of their…
Congratulations, seniors! 🎉 You’ve done it! You’ve been accepted to college! After years of hard work, long nights of studying, countless applications, and nerve-wracking waiting, now is the time to celebrate your achievements. Be proud of this moment, and take time to recognize everything you’ve accomplished. Getting into college is no small feat, and you…
** ALL** high school seniors and their families should fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is NO downside to submitting the 2024-25 FAFSA. This application determines families’ eligibility for federal grants (money you don’t have to pay back), work-study (where the student has a federally funded job on campus), low-interest student loans,…
All your hard work has paid off! You’ve been accepted to college. Congratulations! Every college acceptance is something to celebrate! But you’re not done yet. You need to complete the enrollment process. Once a student has received their acceptances, here is what needs to be done: 2. Research. Research. Research. Follow the admissions department on Tik Tok or…
For those families applying for financial aid, you should plan to fill out the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, and the 2023-2024 CSS Profile. Both applications open on October 1, 2022. While the FAFSA and CSS Profile help determine need-based financial aid, some colleges may require them to…