3 Ways to Get Attention from the High School Guidance Counselor
If I’ve learned anything in the past from the families I’ve worked with for college planning, it’s that high school guidance counselors are busy. REALLY busy – and it’s no wonder: according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the national ratio of students to school counselors is 470:1. Say WHAT?!! Considering they also serve as psychological counselors, administrative support, arrange for student testing, and write hundreds of recommendation
Don’t Let The Coronavirus Derail Your Teen’s College Dreams
Today our nation is responding to a worldwide heath threat. Counties and States across our nation have declared a state of emergency as the Coronavirus virus spreads. There are bans put in place restricting gatherings of 100 or more. Currently, Concerts, Broadway, Disney and Sporting Events have all been canceled.Additionally, Colleges across our nation have been forced to close their doors and move to online classes. Our current state brings
4 Tips for Staying Organized with College Planning
There’s a ridiculous amount of things to keep track of when you’re planning for college: testing timelines, college application requirements for each school, SAT/ACT registration deadlines, application deadlines, financial aid deadlines… (There are a million deadlines – I could go on for days.) It’s helpful to have a few tools handy to make this unwieldy process a little more…wieldy. And to save at least a few hairs from turning prematurely
Why the College Essay Can Make or Break Your Teen’s Chances for Admissions
The dreaded college essay. It is one of the top three things (in addition to GPA and SAT/ACT scores) that college admissions officers use to consider for admissions, so it’s vital that your teen gets this right. Why Is The College Essay So Important? The goal of the essay is to set your teen apart from other students. When comparing students with similar GPAs and test scores, the essay
The 2 Best Ways to Make the College Essay Stand Out
College admissions folks are serious about the essays they read on applications. After checking out your teen’s GPA, academic rigor, and SAT/ACT scores, they’ll look at that very important essay to be sure he or she is the right fit for their school. There are 2 themes that I always recommend a student considers gearing their writing toward, because either one of these will help showcase exactly what officials want
4 Steps to Finding the Right College Fit
In July 2015, the Washington Post noted that there were about 5,300 colleges and universities in the United States. 5,300! It’s no wonder, then, that the first question about college that most parents have for me is, “How in the world do we help guide Johnny to know which colleges are right for him?” It can seem overwhelming, but there is a way to start your son or daughter on