If you’re looking for evidence of how many colleges there are from which to choose and how open most of them are for students who don’t have perfect GPAs and test scores, attend a college fair. I’ll be writing a future post about how to get the most out of your visit, but for now, […]
Read More >How to submit the FAFSA to more than 10 schools
As senior families begin filling out their FAFSA, one of the most common questions I hear is, "The FAFSA only lets us list ten schools. What should we do if our student is applying to more than 10 colleges?" The answer: Pick 10 schools, submit the FAFSA, then go in later and update it to […]
Read More >Getting vs. taking an education
The most successful students don’t just get an education; they take one. They don’t just passively accept the education that’s handed to them. They meet with their counselor to plan their courses. They ask questions and meet with teachers after class. They’re curious and want to know more about their favorite subjects. They think about […]
Read More >Ask a big question
I wrote a post in 2009 called “What’s your tag line?” My point was that one way successful college applicants stand out is by doing something interesting that can be summed up in one sentence on a college application. But as Dan Pink points out in Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us, this […]
Read More >Ask yourself the college-ready question
There’s no magic formula of grades, test scores and activities that will guarantee you an admission to your dream college. But there is one way to make sure you get yourself closer. At the end of each day, ask yourself this question: “Am I more college-ready today than yesterday?” Your successes will leave you more […]
Read More >Need FAFSA help?
Senior families who want to apply for need-based financial aid should be filling out their FAFSA this month. If you need help, financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz is taking—and answering—questions on The Choice blog here. Kantrowitz also gives away even more great advice in the FAFSA section of his blog.
Read More >How to get better feedback
When I get an email or am directed to a webpage that asks me to take a customer survey, I almost never do unless I'm so delighted or disappointed and just have to share it. Most surveys take too long. They don’t give you the chance to just tell them in your own words about […]
Read More >Fill out your own forms
When I get a bill from my doctor’s office in the mail, the form they enclose to return for payment is almost completely unmanageable. No matter how small I write, I’ve never been able to get my name to fit in the space provided. The line for the credit card number is even smaller and […]
Read More >Wanted: Our next Collegewise counselors to open new offices
We’re deciding where to open 5-8 new Collegewise offices in 2013. One important factor in those decisions will be the talent that’s available and interested in joining us. If you might be interested in opening a Collegewise office and helping students find, apply to and attend the right colleges for them, I’d love to hear […]
Read More >Do an event autopsy
Whether you’re a counselor planning your college night for juniors, a student running an event for your club, or a parent organizing a PTA fundraiser, a lot of the wisdom you’ll gain won’t be apparent until after the event when you know what went well and what didn’t. That’s why it’s good to create a […]
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