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Sometimes we get questions from parents that just need a blog post. If one parent has this question, we bet a hundred others do, too! We were asked about students going to college abroad—in this case the focus was on the United Kingdom. While costs, practices, and systems vary widely depending on the country your […]
Sometimes the tough questions can give us pause. Recently, a mom reached out with what she thought was a quick question. She just wanted “a list” – a list of colleges her son should apply to. Could we help? Because we never assume that we can help without knowing a lot more, we probed a […]
The price tag for a college degree can be staggering. What can you do? Understanding how it all works is key for families to find colleges that you can make work financially. (Our Smart Money Moves for the College-Bound free webinar is a great first step for every family.) In addition, families can take advantage […]
How do families make a college list? How do you decide what colleges to apply to? Jeff Selingo, one of our favorite authors who observes the world of college admissions, recently published a new book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions. In one of his recent newsletters, a quote caught our eye: […]
Typically, a complete college application includes some variation on these items: the application itself, test scores, an official transcript, essay, school profile, fee, and recommendation letters. In 2020 (more than in the past), we have been hearing about requests for the Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) or the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR). The SRAR […]
Some say the traditional liberal arts colleges are dying. Others point out that while some super small colleges are failing financially, the majority are still kicking. We all hear about the huge starting salaries for STEM majors, but we also hear about how employers want students with critical thinking skills that might not be developed […]
Taking a year off from college can happen in any year. Students want to take a gap year to explore, build skills, or gain life experience. Maybe they need to take a leave of absence for personal reasons. In 2020, a common reason for investigating this option is COVID-19. No matter the reason…the question often […]
COVID-19 Update: The Class of 2021 needs to pay careful attention to college application deadlines in these current times. Some colleges are delaying deadlines used in the past to allow for testing to take place. Always refer to the college’s website for the application and scholarship application deadlines. Some in the world of college admissions […]
Ohio high school graduation requirements have several facets that students need to complete including fulfilling curriculum requirements, meeting competency requirements, and demonstrating readiness for the steps after school in order to receive their diploma. For the classes of 2021 and 2022, you can find the details here. For the classes of 2023 and below, you […]
Searching for a college that fits your student has many criteria. However, how can you choose a college if you are not sure about what your major is? Sure, colleges will gladly accept a student who is exploring and undecided, and that choice may be right for some. (Read more about our thoughts and suggestions […]
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