SAT vs. ACT: What Every College-Bound Family Needs to Know About Test Scores

SAT vs. ACT: What Every College-Bound Family Needs to Know About Test Scores ⚠ Breaking FAFSA Update: The Department of Education just rolled out a major […]
How Families Can Build a Smarter College List Without Overpaying for College

How Families Can Build a Smarter College List Without Overpaying For most families, the college search process starts backwards — students chase dream schools, rankings, and […]
How Colleges Evaluate Applications: What Families Need to Know

How Colleges Evaluate Applications: What Families Need to Know Applying to college can feel overwhelming — especially when admissions decisions seem unpredictable. One student gets accepted […]
College Admissions Process Tips: What It Really Takes to Get Into College Today

College Admissions Process Tips: What It Really Takes to Get Into College Today The college admissions process has changed—a lot. Families who rely on outdated advice […]
What I Learned About Demonstrated Interest After My Daughter Got Deferred

What I Learned About Demonstrated Interest After My Daughter Got Deferred My daughter applied early action (EA) to a university that looked perfect on paper. Good […]
Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions?

Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions? If you’ve been anywhere near the college admissions world lately, you’ve […]
Understanding College Enrollment Management: What Families Need to Know When Choosing a College

Understanding College Enrollment Management: What Families Need to Know When Choosing a College When most families think about the college process, they focus on test scores, […]
Why Liberal Arts Colleges Create Well-Rounded, Career-Ready Graduates

Why Liberal Arts Colleges Create Well-Rounded, Career-Ready Graduates Featuring insights from Peter Pitts, retired college admissions representative with 42 years of experience. Choosing the right college […]
College Admissions Made Simple: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision & Rolling Admissions Explained

College Admissions Made Simple: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular & Rolling Admissions Explained The college admissions process is complex, with a maze of deadlines, terminology, and […]
Ways to Pay for College: 5 Types of Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships: The Path to Free Money for College Merit scholarships can be one of the best ways to pay for college, especially if your family […]