Carolina College Bound
No acceptance in hand? There’s still space available at these Carolina colleges
Photo by Tricia Coyne/Queens University of Charlotte Is there room at the U? If your high school senior was caught in the unfortunate position of being denied everywhere they applied…
Read moreGuard against late spring ‘senioritis’
With the iconic Furman Bell Tower in the background, students spend a relaxing afternoon beside the campus lake. Photo by Jeremy Fleming, Furman University LEE SHULMAN BIERER For many high…
Read moreNational College Decision Day, May 1, is looming. Here are 5 tips to help make that final decision
Just ask any family that is struggling with making their final college choice how envious they are of the families where it was a slam-dunk easy decision. It’s that time.…
Read moreTake these steps if you decide to stay on the wait-list at your dream school
Photo by UNC Asheville If you determine that the wait might be worthwhile and you want to stay on a school’s wait-list, here’s what you should do and what you…
Read moreWhat to do when you have the wait-list blues
Photo by Mark Olencki/Wofford College The dreaded wait-list. You weren’t rejected, but you weren’t accepted either. The wait-list means the colleges like you well-enough – they just don’t love you…
Read moreHow to deal with denial and handle disappointing news
Photo by UNC Greensboro Last week was a tough one for many high school seniors. Students have now heard from all the schools where they applied, with either joyful acceptances,…
Read moreColleges still accepting applications
THIS LIST BELOW IS FROM COLLEGE BOARD… COLLEGES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL: 4/15 Bastyr University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Methodist College Morgan State University New College…
Read moreCampus visits: Make them work for you
LEE SHULMAN BIERER My campus visit mantra is: “It is worth more than two hours of your time if you might spend four years of your life there.” I am…
Read moreMake the most of upcoming campus visits
LEE SHULMAN BIERER File photo by Mark Price/The Charlotte Observer Besides a home purchase, a college education is the single largest expense and investment you’ll likely ever make. Just as…
Read moreThe college fair is coming to Charlotte, and it’s free
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Attending your local college fair is a great way for students and parents to dip their toes into the waters of college exploration. Charlotte’s fair is Sunday,…
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