The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2021 brings a slew of changes to the FAFSA that will begin with the 2022-23 application cycle (when current sophomores are seniors). These changes won’t take effect for over a year, but families should be familiar with these changes while considering the four-year cost of college.
Read MoreAs the world becomes ever more interconnected, fluency in multiple languages is a highly desirable skill. A wide variety of companies and organizations require workers to be fluent in foreign languages. If you are fascinated by the study of language and culture, a major in a foreign language could be a fit.
Read MoreTaking that year off can be liberating and the perfect choice for the right student. It should not be a path taken because a student is sick of taking tests or is indecisive about their future. Here are some good reasons to consider a gap year.
Read MoreRiley Wood, class of 2021, is attending the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in the fall. The College Solutions team caught up with him to have a conversation about his journey to acceptance and what he’s most looking forward to.
Read MoreDo you have children that are planning to go to college in the next year or two? Do you want to help your child find the best college for them? Are you worried about having everything in place for them when they leave home for the first time? If you answer yes to any of these questions, catch up with this latest College Solutions webinar!
Read MoreAfter receiving her Masters in Medieval History from the Catholic University of America, Stephanie taught Latin and History at a private school in northern Virginia while continuing to coach students on crafting college essays. We caught up with her about her work with College Solutions.
Read MoreCongress 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.
Read More6 things to consider in the college search process.
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.
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