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Don’t make these mistakes when seeking financial aid
LEE SHULMAN BIERER D-Day, or Deadline Day, for Early Decision applicants and a variety of Early Action options is just a week away on Nov. 1. Just after that crunch…
Read moreSurvival secrets for freshman year
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by UNC Asheville While the initial adjustment period is over, there are certainly lots of things freshmen can start doing now to improve their chances of…
Read morePet peeves: College admissions officers reveal what bugs them most
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Imagine yourself on the other side of the college admissions desk. It’s not so glorious, apparently, or at least you need to be thick-skinned and good-natured. Joseph…
Read moreWhy is college admission getting more competitive?
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Right now, the angst among high school seniors and their parents is palpable. It is especially true this week with looming Oct. 15 deadlines at UNC Chapel…
Read moreHow to answer the “Why this college?” essay question
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by UNC Asheville Why is the “Why this college?” essay so important? Colleges care why students put their college on their list, and many colleges incorporate…
Read moreParents behaving badly …
by LEE BIERER It’s a tough tightrope out there, and well-intentioned parents are often hurting more than they’re helping. Parents behaving badly – it happens all the time in the…
Read moreEarly decision shouldn’t be an easy decision
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Wofford College/Mark Olencki One of the least favorite things a guidance counselor likes to hear from a senior in September or October is, “I am…
Read moreHigh school seniors, here’s your fall checklist
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Robert Kinlaw, collegetownnc.com The to-do list for high school seniors seems to be growing longer each day. When they’re not doing homework, participating in their…
Read moreCarolina colleges’ essay prompts are out
LEE SHULMAN BIERER The essay spigot has officially been turned “ON.” What was a trickle a month or so ago has recently turned into a flood of college essay prompts…
Read moreReturning home after the big drop-off
LEE SHULMAN BIERER A student piles up belongings on drop-off day. Photo courtesy of USC Beaufort How many Facebook posts have you seen over the last few weeks where families…
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