How to Prepare for College: What my High Schooler Should be Doing this Summer
Ah summer. The sun is shining, you’re spending more time out and about, getting in some family vacations, and generally trying to relax before the next […]
Tuition Reciprocity Programs – Can You Get A Better Deal Out of State?
Cost of tuition is a major factor into many families’ final decision of where to go to college. Typically, in-state tuition is a much more economical […]
Creating Your Senior Year Class Schedule – What Do You Really Need to Take?
Many high school juniors, preparing to determine their senior year class schedule, are asking: “What classes should I take senior year?” They are worried about getting […]
Keep Your Sanity While Planning For College – Our Top 5 Tips for Success
This one’s for all you parents out there starting the college planning and application process with your high schoolers. Don’t you just love how colleges want […]
Senioritis – Is it Really A Big Deal?
Senioritis. Parents across the country have heard of it. High school teachers dread it. It’s a phenomenon that seems all too common among 12th graders who […]
7 Simple Tips for International Students Looking at US Colleges
In the US, we take for granted the quality of many of our higher education institutions. Despite the cost and complexity of applying here, many students […]
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford
We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding how much you can afford to pay and creating a college […]
6 Steps to Great Recommendation Letters
If you have an upperclassmen high school student who will be working on college applications this fall, it’s important to submit an application package that really […]
Grades Really Do Matter – Junior Year of High School Is Important!
As a former high schooler and the mom to two current high schoolers, I’ve heard over and over, “Junior year of high school is the hardest […]
Demonstrated Interest and How It Affects College Admissions
Demonstrated Interest and How It Affects College Admissions In this video, we’ll explore how demonstrated interest affects college admissions. We’ll talk about the different types of […]