I have a story for you. Two of my close friends recently sent their kids to college back in the 2018 fall semester. This was the first kid either of them was about to…
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Felicity Huffman Arrested And Lori Loughlin Charged in Alleged College Admissions Scam
Hollywood celebrities Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin have been charged in alleged college admissions bribery scam. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that authorities have charged college coaches and others in this huge admissions bribery…
The Essential Four: How The Cost Of College Is Determined and What You Can Do To Make It Affordable
The #1 question I get from the parents that I work with is this: How on earth are we going to pay for college? Here’s what most parents know about the cost of college: It…
Learn Our Top Insider Secrets For Getting Into Your Dream School
My last several articles have been all about the lovely families and students that we have the pleasure of working with side by side during their college planning journey. I would strongly suggest checking those…
College Deadlines: How To Apply For Your Dream School On Time
There are two time periods that I can think of throughout the course of one’s life where life itself can become extremely busy. Those times are when you are a high school student doing your best…
How To Get Grants And Scholarships Regardless Of Your Income
How To Get Grants And Scholarships Regardless Of Your Income One of the most important messages I share with my clients is this: Financial Aid is available to everyone regardless of how much income a…
Parents, Why is College Planning So Important?
Let me start by saying this; “You don’t know what you don’t know.” The reason that I say this is because I believe it is the number one most important thing to understand as we…
Your Guide to the Common Application
The Common Application is an online college application system used by hundreds of colleges and universities. It allows students to conveniently fill out their standard information one time for Common App schools – rather than…
Questions You Need To Ask Your College Tour Guide
Never underestimate the power of a good question! Here are 60 great questions from The Princeton Review to ask your tour guide on your next college tour: The Basics Why did you choose this school? Are you happy…