When families look at paying for college, they find a dizzying variety of options. What’s the best way to save for college? How much do they actually need to budget? What does the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) have to do with the amount of aid for...
The Summer Before College – Preparing to Leave the Nest
Congratulations, parents. Years of college preparation brought you to this moment, the time when your child is getting ready to go off to college and begin the journey toward adulthood and career. The summer following high school graduation is a few short weeks of...
5 Tips for a Great Freshman Year of College
If you’re about to start your freshman year of college, congratulations for making it this far. Your friends and relatives are probably giving you all kinds of college advice from back in the day when they were in your shoes. How do you sort out what’s relevant from...
Senior Year: A Strong Finish Is a Smart Finish
Imagine being told that you have won admission to one of your top choice colleges, an elite school where you will have the opportunity to mingle with influential people and have great job prospects when you graduate. You completed your FAFSA and have a great financial...
How to Do Well at Your College Interview
You’ve filled out your college application, sent in transcripts, applied for scholarships, and mailed letters of recommendation. You discover the college you most want to attend also requires you to interview. You set a date for the meeting, and it’s like every nerve...
How to Get a Great Recommendation for College
Most college applications require a letter or letters of recommendation. Applicants find it’s easy to fill in the blanks on the application form, but harder to rely on someone else to give a clear picture of who they are both personally and academically. Colleges take...
How High School Students Can Prepare for College
Some parents begin saving for their children’s college education as soon as they are born. Some parents, despite doing the best they can, aren’t ever able to contribute. Regardless of the situation, college is expensive. If you’re a teen who wants to go to college,...
Boost Your Score with These 4 SAT Tips
Students are under a lot of pressure to achieve high SAT scores. The stress of preparation can be overwhelming. With the right study approach students can start to relax and feel confident when taking the exam. 4 SAT Tips to Make Sure You Are Prepared 1. Remember to...
What You Need to Know About the ACT Exam
The ACT exam is an important part of your college application process. Your scores will help determine acceptance to colleges based on your scope of knowledge. This test gives college admissions boards a way to judge your readiness for college work and your ability to...
Making the Most of Your College Visit
Searching for the right college during the application process can be stressful. Visiting college campuses is a fun and exciting break, but it can also be overwhelming. You will be loaded with information about the campus from representatives describing all the best...