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Best Timing for Campus Visits
I’m a strong believer that visiting the campus is the best way to learn about a college. But with so many potential campuses to visit, when should you start? How many should you go to…
WUE: 5 Things You Need to Know
As well-known public universities grow increasingly selective, students are looking further afield to find the right college…
How to Start the College Exploration Process
As juniors are watching seniors get college acceptances, they may be feeling some anxiety about starting their own college exploration process…
How Students Can Lower College Costs
If you shudder when thinking about financing your child’s education, you are not alone. With rising tuitions, and more students competing for limited financial aid, the cost of a 4-year education has risen dramatically over the past decade…
When To Begin College Planning
I went on campus tours while I was visibly pregnant with my daughter, and always got the same comment from parents: “Wow, you’re starting early!” They said it only half jokingly…
What About Summer?
Gone are the days when teens spent their summers just relaxing – if you are a college-bound high school student, how you spend your summers, and other breaks from school, could have an impact on your college admissions…
Advice from the Other Side
I asked students and parents to share their advice for students and parents about to begin the college admissions process. Who better to provide guidance than those who have just completed the journey…