Admissions decisions are arriving, as are offers of financial aid. As parents sift through the offers and the potential costs, here are three reminders: 1. Make sure you compare the awards. Financial aid packages aren’t all free money. Many of them include work study and/or loans that must be paid back. The award comparison tool available […]
Read More >The power of perspective
For teenagers, the arrival of college admissions decisions can be a tough but important introduction to the power of perspective. Let’s say you’ve spent the last three years working hard to get admitted to your dream school…and that school says no. You’ll be disappointed, maybe even hurt or angry. Those multiple other colleges that said […]
Read More >What do you want to learn more about?
You don’t necessarily have to know what you want to major in to be a savvy college shopper. And it’s perfectly OK to apply as an undeclared/undecided major as long as you select schools that offer that option. But even if you’re not ready to commit to a major, you should think about what you […]
Read More >Five college fair don’ts
A college fair can be a great opportunity to gather information on a variety of colleges. If you’re a junior and one is scheduled near you (go here to check) I recommend you attend. To get the most out of your visit and to avoid common mistakes, here are five college fair don'ts: 1. […]
Read More >For counselors: How to help when a college says no
Patrick O’Connor, Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook-Kingswood School, writes a steady stream of articles with smart, sensible advice for both students and counselors. Here’s one he wrote last year for counselors about how to help a student when a college says no. What’s particularly refreshing is that he doesn’t focus on the appeals […]
Read More >Do you have academic overtraining syndrome?
Dedicated athletes have a training regimen. They push their bodies—in the weight room, on the track, in the pool, etc.—to get stronger and faster so they can compete at a high level. But every athlete has limits. Push yourself too hard for too long and you risk suffering from Overtraining Syndrome, a condition where your body […]
Read More >Business Karma
Prufrock Coffee in London isn’t your typical coffee shop. It’s run by a former World Barista Champion and caters to serious coffee connoisseurs, the kind that read coffee blogs and have strong opinions about beans, equipment and technique (they even offer barista training classes for people who want to know how to mix a proper […]
Read More >Groundhog year
I’ve been writing daily posts here for almost five years, so it’s not uncommon for me to sit down to tackle a topic on college admissions and realize I’ve been here before. But what is old news to veterans is breaking news for families going through it for the first time. In that spirit, here […]
Read More >Let kids sell their own thin mints
I’ve written before that parents shouldn’t take over the fundraising work for their kids' activities. Whether students are selling candy bars, soliciting donations or pitching ad space, there’s a lot of learning that takes place while they’re fundraising. Seth Godin’s post yesterday shared the same lesson for Girl Scouts: If you're busy selling your kid's […]
Read More >Join us for a free college admissions seminar
Last year, our counselors gave nearly 200 free college admissions seminars at high schools and in our communities. Sharing good information in front of crowds (the bigger the audience, the better) is something we all really enjoy doing. If we have an office near you and you’d like to join us for one of these […]
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