Oops, I Forgot to Apply
If you child has yet to figure out her college list, is reconsidering her choices, or missed her deadlines, don't freak! There is still...
The Sobering Facts About College Sobriety
As we send our kids off to college, the list of worries swirling around in our heads seems to grow exponentially: Will my child be able...
Better Safe Than Sorry
It's probably not the first thing you'll think about, but campus safety should be an important consideration when it comes time to make a...
The Fast Track to an M.D.
When all the other kids stopped playing doctor, did yours continue to wear a stethoscope around her neck and carry a reflex hammer in her...
Big (Big!) Changes to FAFSA
So how much is it actually gonna cost to send your kid to college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines how...
Remember the Reader
If your child is a rising senior, with any luck, he has begun to give thought to writing the essays that will accompany the college...
3 Ways (That Never Crossed Your Mind) to Get a Good College Deal
If you’ve sat through one of those presentations in which people like us PowerPoint you through the college admissions process calendar,...
When Not Getting Into Your Major Means Not Getting Into College
Many students are confused about the pros and cons of applying to a particular college without declaring a major. The reality is, in...
Peeling the College Onion
Students can access lots of college info from the comfort of their own bedrooms. You can read about courses, majors, and activities. You...
Heard About The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success?
If you haven’t, you’re not alone. The Coalition is a new group of colleges and universities whose mission is to make college more...
A California College Guide for the B- Student
There are plenty of students with less than a B average looking to attend a 4-year college. Fortunately, there are many good choices...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...
For high school seniors, this is the time of year when all the hard work of applying to college is a not-so-distant memory, and the...
15 Ways to Spend Summer 2016
Many colleges offer special summer programs on their campuses for high school students. These programs allow students to explore a topic...
Trinity College Goes Holistic-er
Trinity is a small, liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut, that prides itself on its low student to professor ratio and extensive...
How to Know if a Student on the Spectrum is Ready for College
Colleges and universities have begun to accept that students on the spectrum have much to offer and that's a huge leap forward for our...
College Advice for Digital Natives
For parents, understanding technology and modern communication is like learning a second language. We get as fluent as we can, but...
The Six-Year Four-Year Degree
A mere 40% of undergraduates actually graduate in four years. And only 60% do so in six. While there are myriad reasons for the...
Organizational Tips for Busy Seniors
Seniors are in the thick of it. Most Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are a heartbeat away. UC and CSU applications need to be...
The Object Is Not Getting In, But Getting Out
For parents and students alike, the college admissions process often brings to the surface deep-seated existential anxiety. The fear...
To Add or Not to Add? That is the Question.
At the end of the Common App, the UC application, and others, there’s an opportunity to add some additional information about yourself. ...
