Still wondering which college is best for you if you have several acceptances? Probably the best pick is a college that gives you a quality education...
Archive - February 2012
New College Application Essay Prompts
College application essay prompts are changing. Traditional college essay prompts are oh-so-familiar. • Why do you want to go to this school? • What...
Juniors’ To-do List For College
Juniors, you might think the worry and work of applying to college starts next year, but you would be wrong. They start long before that...
College Help from Obama
Finding financial aid for college may become easier because of new proposals from the Obama administration.
How Is the Family Contribution Figured for the FAFSA?
The expected family contribution (E.F.C.) is based mostly on the family income. A family making about $60,000 will likely have to contribute...
What is the Academic Index?
The Academic Index (AI) is a tool used by the Ivies and other colleges and universities to calculate the academic standing of a recruited athlete.
An Attitude for Success at College
Doubting your choice of college right now? Feeling frustrated? Are your grades not what you expected; for that matter, are your courses not what you...
Ivy Application Numbers are Down
The Ivies will always be selective, but finally the number of applicants to the Ivies is beginning to level off. This is good news for this...
How FAFSA Works for Divorced Parents
If parents of children applying for financial aid for college are divorced, the FAFSA form is filled out by only one parent. Which parent fills out...