CSS Profiles – Which schools use it?
Link to list of schools requiring the CSS Profile submission
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New Jersey Virtual College Fairs & Presentations Upcoming: Four this week
Four sessions this week with over a hundred colleges from across the US participating. Monday, October 25, 2021 5:00 – 8:45 EDT Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5:00 – 7:45 EDT Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:00 – 7:45 EDT Thursday, October 28, 2021 5:00 – 7:45 EDT Find out about participating colleges and register here. The […]
Texas Virtual College Fairs: this Tuesday and Wednesday
Over a hundred colleges from across the US participating, with several sessions for international universities.
COLLEGE FAIR SEASON IS IN FULL SWING
Virtual Fairs are taking place across the country with hundreds of colleges presenting and answering questions from students & parents.
The Benefits of Living on Campus
do students want a four-year residential college experience, or do they want to live off campus after their first or second year? Do they ever want to live on campus at all?
Pandemic fueled huge online-only enrollment growth, report finds
Dive Brief: Student enrollment in exclusively distance education saw a significant increase in 2020 due to institutions offering courses virtually that would have normally been offered on-campus, new data suggests. That’s according to an annual report from the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, or NC-SARA, a distance education oversight organization that covers all […]
What’s Going on With the SAT and ACT? Your Important Questions Answered
Learn about test-optional colleges and discover if the SAT and ACT still matter to you
College Planning Tip of the Week: Should you take out private loans to fund your child’s education?
In today’s College Planning Tip of the Week, Jack Wang discusses the pros and cons of private loans.
Letters of Recommendation, Part 2: Frequently Asked Questions
Recommendation letters are just one part of your college application, but they provide critical context and give admission readers insight into why you would be a good fit and addition to the college community.
Letters of Recommendation, Part 1
This two-part post will help you understand more about how colleges use teacher and counselor letters of recommendation in the college admission process.
Students miss out on billions in college aid due to these 4 common FAFSA misconceptions
College finance experts say that confusion around FAFSA filings leads students to miss out on billions in aid each year.
The Basics of Financial Aid & Athletic Scholarships
I get asked quite a bit, regarding financial aid and what can be done to get a “full ride.” First, I start off by saying, that I’m glad you are invested in your child’s future, but let’s go over some basics. The most important way to create an opportunity for your student-athlete (focus on the word student) is to have made their grades the priority. Making sure that the student’s classroom business is handled is the main key to success in obtaining an athletic scholarship.
The Advanced Placement Racket
Peter Gray in Psychology Today argues against Advanced Placement corses.
Carolinas Virtual College Fairs Upcoming in next 2 weeks
Carolinas Virtual College Fairs Upcoming in next 2 weeks, October 11, 12 and 18
Pennsylvania Virtual College Fairs for Fall 2021 – Next week
PACAC Virtual College Fairs for Fall 2021
The 10 Best Universities in Florida and How to Choose the Right One for You
Explore the top 10 Florida universities and learn which ones might be the perfect fit
Finding Scholarships on College Websites
While there are hundreds of thousands of scholarship opportunities on the internet, the most reliable, impactful, and realistic opportunities often come from the colleges themselves. This post is going to give you a step-by-step guide on how to locate institutional scholarships on a school’s website.
Virtual Fair – Spokane T-2-4 in Washington State, Oct. 6 & 7
Virtual Fair – Spokane T-2-4 in Washington State
Virtual Fair – Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
Virtual Fair – Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) Virtual Event October 5
Virtual College Fair – Almost 50 liberal arts colleges from across the country
Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) Virtual Event October 4
Almost 50 liberal arts colleges from across the country Find out more here: Monday, October 4, 2021 6:00 – 8:45 PM EDT
How Covid Protocols Changed the Face of the Classroom Experience
Teachers had to make rapid adjustments in order to accommodate virtual teaching. This meant learning all new systems, like Google Classroom, new tools and apps to assign classwork, and new ways to connect with students. These changes did not just disappear starting the new year and many may stick around for a while or they may never change back.
7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the 2021–22 FAFSA® Form
f you’re a high school or college student, or their parent, it’s nearly time for the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which becomes available October 1, 2017.
Why You Shouldn’t Apply To 20 Colleges!
If students think carefully about what they want in their college experience and build a balanced list of about 12 colleges that are good fits for them, then they should have many excellent options to choose from in the spring of their senior year.
