Don’t Be Anxious And Read College Financial Aid Award Letter with Clarity
Now that you have come down from the high of receiving the coveted announcement from your dream school telling you “You’re in,” it’s [...]
Appealing Financial Aid Awards…Meet Deadlines, Document, then Make Your Case!
The month of April brings many things, including blooming flowers, pollen-covered cars, unrelenting allergies, and warmer days. Additionally, a new stage in the [...]
Going to College Without Going Broke: 5 Ways to Help Pay Your Tuition
A word of caution. Many people believe that if their ‘neighbors’ do not receive need-based assistance for their college-bound students, they will not [...]
Going to College Without Going Broke: 5 Ways to Help Pay Your Tuition
I haven’t been sleeping well lately. Instead of counting sheep, I can’t stop counting the dollars that will soon be jumping out of [...]
It’s Time to Have The “Talk”…The Importance of Financial Aid
I grew up in a family where the debate was not if I was going to college, but was instead about where I [...]
What Is Exciting About Your College Admissions Essay?
I know you think your essay on feeding the poor children in Guatemala really captures your connection to the larger world beyond your [...]
See Why Your College Advisor Should Become Your Best Friend
The college application process is difficult enough when students use all of the resources available to them. Unfortunately, many students fail to take [...]
I Hired a Professional College Consultant – One Parent’s Story
Like every mother, I believe my middle son is brilliant, but a professional psychiatrist diagnosed him with mild dyslexia accompanied by some focus [...]
