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Notifications for Early Decision (ED 1), Early Action (EA) and Restricted Early Action (REA) have been delivered. This year, as in previous years, there were many more tears than fist-bumps.

Being deferred is NOT the same as being rejected. It may feel that way for students, but this year with a record number of early applications there has also been

Last week I shared a glossary of financial aid terms (A-F) that families in the midst of applications and those approaching it should know. This week I’ll finish off the

You’ve made it past the early deadlines of November 1  and December 1. Yes, there are still the regular deadlines of January 1 and January 15, but the pressure is

Transferring has become a bit of a hot topic in the current Covid-world. Transfer to a smaller private college that is closer to home and has in-person classes. Transfer to

I know we’re all tired of constantly being reminded just how different 2020 has been, but think about just HOW different it has been for college freshmen. They visited colleges,

While some college students are resting comfortably upstairs in their parents’ homes, others have been on campus, living in dorms and having a semblance of a traditional college experience. What

“Stealth applicants” is the term colleges and universities use to refer to those students whose first communication with a school comes via their admissions application. Essentially, these students haven’t shown

This year, considering a Gap Year is a hot topic of conversation. Many parents are reluctant to pay private school prices of $70-80,000 per year or even public university fees

November 1, an important college application deadline, is almost upon us and the stress in many homes with high school seniors is almost palpable. Here are some tips to make