It started out as a phone call in November. A parent of a high school senior from New York wondered if I could "get his son into college." I said "No, I don’t get students into college, but I help guide them through the college admissions process." And then I asked, Continue Reading...
You may not believe it, but college admissions interviewers really want you to succeed. To mangle one of my favorite lines from the movie "Jerry Maguire," help them help you. A great interview won’t ever overcome a weak transcript. But, for students whose grades and SAT/ACT test scores Continue Reading...
College applications can be intimidating. The details can be overwhelming: brainstorming and writing essays, requesting letters of recommendation, getting test scores submitted and transcripts sent. And, it is still a mostly anonymous process because students rarely see the people who will be judging Continue Reading...
First in first out – FIFO is an Accounting 101 term that describes the FAFSA process. The Federal monies are dished out on a first-come first-serve basis. So, follow-through on your New Year’s resolutions and get your forms together and complete the FAFSA. (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Last week I Continue Reading...
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