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Interpreting the College Award Letter
Filing the FAFSA Leads to Financial LettersIt's that time of year! High school seniors have their admission decisions and are now weighing the pros and cons of their college choices. Over the next few...
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Great Gifts for Graduates
The graduation party invitations are rolling in, and while cash is always welcome, here are a few of my favorite gift ideas this year:Books- Goodnight Dorm Room was just published and is full of great...
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Test Optional Colleges
J. LaSpina ESU VisitThe announcement by East Stroudsburg University this week to become test optional moves the number of colleges not requiring an ACT or SAT to above 860. The complete list can be...
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Books about College Admissions
If you've got "applying to college" in your family's future, here are some engaging books to check out on just this topic:"What Colleges Don't Tell You" and "What High Schools Don't Tell You", by...
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Visiting Colleges During the Summer
Checking out college campuses allows students to “try on a college to see if it fits”. Websites, guidebooks and online forums only offer a glimpse into the true character and personality of a college....
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It's Application Season!
Students are applying to colleges...now. This year is offering more choices than ever in terms of which application to use. Here's a breakdown of what your student may find:The Common Application-...
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Interviews in College Admissions
Some colleges will recommend or require an interview of prospective students. While some interviews are "non-evaluative" or "informational" (not considered in the final admission decision), others are...
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File for College Financial Aid
NEW FILING DATE! Parents of current high school seniors entering college in the Fall of 2017, as well as parents of college students who will still be in college next fall, can file the FAFSA beginning...
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How Can Parents Help with the College Essay Process?
"Have you started writing your college essays?""You know your application needs to be in by November 1. Did you write your essay?""When are you going to get your essays written?"Are you beginning to...
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Starting Early with College Planning
I recently read that parents spend 300+ hours helping their teens through the college admissions process. I suspect that number may be higher when you factor in the number of hours parents spend...
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Planning a College Admissions Testing Schedule
It's important to plan early for standardized college testing so that you can focus your efforts on applying to colleges based upon your scores. During the sophomore year (or the summer before junior...
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Applying Early Decision
"The early bird catches the worm", so sayeth Benjamin Franklin. While most college applicants are not interested in worms, many are facing deadlines in the next few weeks as they apply to one top...
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Holiday Wishes from My College Helper and a Few Colleges
Seasons Greetings! It's been a great year of helping students and families with their college planning. Looking forward to a wonderful 2017!Take a few minutes to check out some of these cleaver, funny,...
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What to do if You are Deferred at Your Top College
You've been eagerly waiting to hear from your top choice college. Admit or deny were possibilities, but what is this thing called "deferred"? Being deferred means that your application file will be...
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What to do at a College Fair
Attending college fairs can be a great way to check out a bunch of schools at one time. NACAC maintains a list of national college fairs. You can find local college fairs through your high school...
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Tools for Planning College Visits
Map of CollegesSpring means college visit season for many students. Open houses, admissions sessions and student-led tours are great ways for high schoolers to get a feel for a campus. As you plan your...
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When to Start College Planning
I recently read that parents spend 300+ hours helping their teens through the college admissions process. I suspect that number may be higher when you factor in the number of hours parents spend...
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College Drop Out Rate
Many high school seniors are in the midst of making that all important decision, "Where am I sending my deposit check before May 1?"As we work with students in this decision-making process over the...
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Talking to College Kids About Money
There have been some recent news articles warning parents that by paying their child's college costs the student may in-turn have a lower GPA. In an article submitted to the American Sociological...
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Common Application RollOver
Nearly 700 colleges accept the Common Application. Students can now rollover their Common Application information, which helps rising juniors and seniors plan ahead and save time later.Here's a list of...
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