College Bound
Oct 8, 2014
5 Tips to Follow Before You Hit “Submit”
Working with college-bound high school students since 1991 I know it’s not the flawless applications that standout; i...
May 22, 2014
Summer To-Do for Rising Juniors
Sophomore year is coming to a close. Students are thinking they are “half-way through” high school. While that may be...
May 22, 2014
Rising Senior Summer – Be Prepared for Fall Apps
For many of you, it’s hard to believe just months from now as senior year is starting you’ll need to be ready to appl...
Apr 17, 2014
My 4 Surprises of Greek Life
Welcome to Guest Blogger, Jack Johnson (U of Cincinnati, ’17)
When I first entered college, I had no idea what to do...
Mar 13, 2014
Tools for Early Career Exploration
Our guest post is by our partner Neilye Garrity, Candid Career Co-Founder.
How did you find yourself in your first j...
Jul 12, 2013
Don’t Let Poor Planning Wreck Your Test Scores
Juniors and seniors may be considering fall ACT and SAT testing. Diving in headfirst without planning can result in ...
Jun 11, 2013
So You Didn’t Get a Summer Job
Whether you put off the job search too long or are a victim of the economy, there are still plenty of ways for colleg...
Dec 11, 2012
Relax and Master Your College Interview
The thirty to sixty minutes you have in an interview with a college is certainly not to make or break your admission...
Sep 18, 2012
Honoring ACT and SAT Score Choice
Back in the spring of 2005, SAT joined ACT in allowing for Score Choice. This means regardless of the number of time...
Apr 30, 2012
5 Tips to Jump Start Paying for College
While students begin scouring resources determining their best-fit college, parents are left scratching their heads o...
Apr 17, 2012
What’s a Parent To Do?
In short: Not Much! I know that answer disappoints multitudes of parents of college-bound high school students. The i...
Mar 26, 2012
Must Ask Financial Aid Questions
Whether you’re a junior visiting colleges or a senior comparing aid packages to make that final decision by May 1st,...