Tag Archive for: applying to college
That time a client saved $80,000 on college
Victoria, our College Coach, shared a story with me the other day.
One of our clients got into her first choice college and knew that was where she wanted to go. The parent received the financial aid award letter that offered about $12,000…
What you should know about Test Optional Policies
The typical press release from colleges who make the decision involves statements about how they recognize that students are more than a test score. That the college is committed to taking a look at the whole student.
Those platitudes are noble, and in cases like the UChicago or Wake Forest or Bates, they seem sincere. I'm not entirely convinced that the motives behind some of the recent announcements from Northern Illinois and Lourdes are quite as high-minded.
Can you still get into your dream school if you don’t get accepted?
The latest post from our resident high school student. Sydney takes a look at a couple of examples of ways students can get into the school of their choice if they don't get accepted directly.
What happens in the not so ideal scenario that…
3 Reasons Seniors Should Feel Relieved When the Application Deadline Hits
January 1st of your senior year, the beginning of the waiting game (oh, and New Year’s Day). For most colleges January first is the deadline to submit applications thus marking the two month countdown (approximately) to the day you find out.…