When thinking about how to pay for college, many families immediately turn to student loans. But there are thousands of sources of free money your student can utilize—if they put forth the effort to find them. Students can earn scholarships...
Your student has worked hard all through high school, and now it’s time to apply to college. Hopefully, their grades will not only give them more options for their college list, but also unlock financial rewards in the form of...
As you research a college and its application process, you may find a passage that defines the school’s score choice policy, like this example from Johns Hopkins University. Or, you may come across a mention of superscoring in an article...
We get it: the ACT and SAT can be terrifying tests. Students spend days, weeks, and months preparing for them. They are one of the crucial five factors within your control during the college application process, and after all that...
As students build their college lists, they may have a balance of likely, target, and reach schools. Likely schools are ones where students have an extremely high chance of being admitted; you could call them “back-up” or “insurance” options. Reach...
We see the headlines every year: Student gets into _____ of the eight Ivy League schools to which they applied. The accolades and admiration come pouring in. The student is heralded for such a prestigious achievement. And we would absolutely...
I have no idea. That is not an uncommon answer when we ask students what they want to study in college—often with some panic in their voices. We know what they are thinking: Is it a problem if I don’t...
You made your way through four hours of standardized testing, whether the SAT or ACT. Maybe you are reviewing your strategies for the optional ACT essay or simply looking forward to going home. Either way, the sudden appearance of a...
Ideally, students complete the bulk of their college applications during the summer after 11th grade. But when it comes to drafting essays and submitting applications, there are other opportunities throughout high school for students to set themselves up for success....