Issues for Seniors
Advantages of taking a Gap Year
Taking a year off after high school or a “gap year” has become an increasingly popular and accepted decision here in the United States. In Europe, Australia and New Zealand,…
Read moreThis is big news… seriously big news
It has already been a momentous week for the world with the exit of President Trump and the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But, in the…
Read moreDo We Really Need Another Acronym in College Admissions? – LOCI
If you applied Early Decision or Early Action you may have received notification that you’ve been deferred. It’s the purgatory of the college admissions process. You definitely weren’t accepted and…
Read morePaying for College – Be Sensible
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a whole new, expensive world. Paying for College…
Read moreSay goodbye to 2020 in the best way possible
Yes, we’re all excited to flip the page on 2020. It obviously wasn’t a good year for our country or our planet. As we look forward to what will surely…
Read moreEarly Decision II – Pros and Cons
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.…
Read moreWhat does my deferral really mean?
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…
Read moreTerms you should know
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…
Read moreUnderstanding how to pay for college…
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…
Read moreBad Reasons to Transfer
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…
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