College tours are one of the most overlooked components of the application process. People typically pick schools via referrals, websites and brochures and never set foot on campus until after a deposit is made. That should NEVER be the case, but many times it is. Three weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking a college tour with 19 school counselors. We visited six schools in Central Pennsylvania over a 3 day period. We even stayed overnight […]
Yep, that happened! Listen to my recent interview with the incomparable Loraine Ballard Morrill on iHeart Radio about college planning and the new changes in the financial aid process. Thank you and enjoy! P.S. Make sure you subscribe to the blog on the top, right-hand side of this site AND follow me on FB (make sure you click the “like” drop down menu and turn on the notifications to stay abreast […]
Parents don’t want to give up that precious financial info–especially to the kids. But you have to. Let me correct that, you don’t have do anything. But if you want to give your kid all of the options available in the financial aid process–you have to. Some parents think they make too much money and don’t bother filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA will allow your child to […]
Standardized testing is like the “Monday morning” of the college application process–we all dread it coming and wish we could skip it altogether. Students are anxious about all of it: the essays, the applications, financial aid, etc–but the test is the part over which they have the least amount of control. This, by far, is one of the top stressors of college-bound students. Educators would normally have some great advice as to which test is best […]
This past week, millions experienced one of my favorite times of the year: Graduation. It is the culmination of a child’s high school experience rising to a colossal defining moment. The building is a buzz and there is an eclectic energy that cannot be replicated or duplicated. Seniors are in their best attire with half-zipped robes, getting the cap and tassel just right as they rush to the gathering area. Families are beaming with pride packed in the lobby […]