Standardized tests (ACT / SAT) have long been the bane of many high school students’ existence. Students who challenged themselves in the classroom with advanced and AP classes and worked hard to earn good grades but just couldn’t seem to master those dreaded standardized tests were often at a disadvantage when it came to applying […]
Freshman year The start of high school is often anxiety inducing for many students. A new school, far more students roaming the halls, and new teachers with a more demanding workload and higher expectations can be a bit overwhelming. So, it’s good to go in with a plan and some goals – knowing that the […]
For parents of rising seniors, the financial aid process can be a daunting prospect. If you have older children and have gone through the process before, you may feel like you have a pretty good handle on it. BUT….the department of education has made some changes to how FAFSA is used to calculate a student’s […]
These are uncertain times for all of us to be sure. High school students, especially current juniors / rising seniors, are especially anxious. As of this writing, many high schools across the country have gone exclusively to online learning or non-traditional instruction, many closing their doors for the remainder of the school year. Students in […]
Dear high school senior, Over the course of the next few months and into the early part of fall, you will be writing your college essay – or multiple college essays most likely. This is an opportunity to stand out and make an impression upon an admissions committee overwhelmed with strong applicants. Students should view […]
SENIORS Welcome to senior year – you’re gonna love it! Well, other than the college applications, taking final ACT / SAT’s to boost your chances of getting accepted to your dream school, worrying about how to pay for college and not having any idea where you’re going to be this time next year…………..Yeah, even with […]
Now that school is back in session, it might be a good time to sit down w/ your son or daughter (or if you’re a high school student reading this, sit down w/ Mom and Dad) and start planning some college visits. There is no better way to determine if a school might be a […]
The college application season will soon be in full swing for high school seniors and I wanted to go over a few simple pointers that will hopefully make the process go more smoothly. 1) Seniors (or rising seniors) should already have a pretty good grasp as to which schools they wish to apply. They should […]
