Congress announced an agreement to include revisions in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, in the omnibus spending bill that Congress approved last week, which will make the financial aid form shorter, easier, and more transparent.
Read MoreFinishing strong with a demanding senior year schedule will ensure that students attain the skills needed to succeed in college. So, if there are signs of an outbreak of senioritis nearby, heed these tips to avoid it.
Read MoreWondering if Psychology might be the right major for you? Here’s everything you need to know.
Read MoreLists of colleges rankings are one tool for students compiling their list of colleges or seniors homing in on 'the one,' – and can be particularly useful this year as applicants cannot make in-person campus visits. These ranked lists should be kept in context, though.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has impacted students’ ability to take the SAT/ACT. College Board, the firm that administers the SAT, reports that 69% of students registered for the November 7th SAT were able to take the test. That is an increase over August (when only 56% could), September (45%), and October (58%).
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Read MoreMost college students are not happy with the “College experience” in the fall of 2020. It doesn’t matter if they are learning online at home, in the dorm, remotely, or even if they have in-person classes. No one is having the experience they expected. The idea that it must be better somewhere else is appealing, but again, no one is having the college experience from the past. Entertaining the idea of transferring is fine, just understand what it entails.
Read MoreSome state schools have a cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, and board) of about $35,000, while some private schools coat $80,000 a year. Many times, the list price of a college is not what your student may be paying. Some colleges offer very generous amounts of free money.
Read MoreThe number of colleges requesting resumes has exploded in the last few years. Historically, colleges did not want resumes because it repeated what was already in the application’s activity section. Admission officers only spend 8 minutes reading the complete file. Yes, you read that right, eight minutes to read one to three recommendations, review the transcript, the high school profile, and the rest student’s application with one to eight essays!
Read MoreNow that most colleges are not requiring SAT/ACT tests, families are wondering how colleges make admissions decisions? This is a question that many in the admissions office still don’t know how to answer. The truth is colleges will still value the SAT/ACT if you are above the mean, but many students haven’t been able to take the SAT/ACT.
Read MoreOne-way college students have decided to leverage this online learning experience is by relocating to vacation areas. This trend of “collab housing” is based on the idea is that they and a few friends attend online classes while social distancing in exotic locations.
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Read MoreHelping your child navigate the college selection process can be a daunting task, more so with COVID-19 making the territory even more unknown. Add to the mix being separated and/or divorced parents and sometimes the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can be overwhelming for everyone, especially your child. Whether you share physical custody with the other parent or whether one parent has primary physical custody, working together to support your child during an important stage of life is invaluable. Here are some thoughts to keep in mind during this pivotal time.
Read MoreLee Ann Gun is an expert in polishing college admission applications and in the nuances of navigating the online college application. We sat down with her and asked her about her work at College Solutions.
Read MoreLooking back on it, the college application process was most definitely one of the most stressful times that I can remember. Whether it’s taking all the hardest classes you can take, trying to get into the most clubs and organizations, and filling out applications and essays, there is definitely no shortage of hard work. Even when the decisions come out, you can still feel like you could have done more.
Read MoreAs a high school senior, I had no intention of actually attending the schools that my parents went to. I had visited both, attended some football and basketball games, and owned a t-shirt or two, but felt strongly about charting my own path. When it came time to actually apply to schools, I began to compile a huge list of the places I was considering.
Read MoreWe did a sit-down interview with our new thirty-something CEO. Originally from Alabama, Margaret has an interesting background with a great deal to offer College Solutions and its clients.
Read MoreOur family found Margaret three years ago when our older son was a junior in high school. It was by chance that we found her, and it has turned into one of the greatest blessings of our lives. You see, Margaret is not only an advocate for your child during the high school years and the college application process, but she has also turned into a much-needed friend and listening ear for us as parents.
Read MoreWell, guys, this is strange, right? The world changed so quickly and took with it a lot of important moments, celebrations and normalcy for us all. We are adjusting to online learning, making the most of quarantine and wondering how this is going to affect the next year. So, on the count of three, let’s take a collective inhale and exhale together. 1… 2… 3. Okay, now let’s get real, together.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has turned most students’ summers upside down. How can they still leverage their summer to improve their chances of college admission?
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