If you’re experiencing an unusually high degree of stress around something that doesn’t seem to deserve quite this much anxiety, the first step towards relief might be asking yourself, “What’s my big fear?” Not the rational concern. Not the worries as you’d express them to a friend. But the big (and potentially irrational) fear that […]
Read More >How to tell a college you won’t be attending
If you’re a senior choosing the college you will attend next fall, you might not have considered this question: How do you tell the other colleges who accepted you that you won’t be attending? You have three options here: 1. Say nothing. Please don’t do this. Yes, a college will eventually surmise that you won’t […]
Read More >Free webinar on college athletic recruiting
If you’re a two-time All American who started getting recruiting letters from coaches while you were still carrying a lunchbox to school, you’ve got a clear and unobstructed path to playing sports in college. But many athletes have to work a little harder to find the schools, connect with coaches, and make themselves an appealing […]
Read More >Potential today, and tomorrow
A parent recently posted a question in an online discussion forum about how to help her teen “fulfill his potential.” As is often the case, it comes from a good place, rooted in that universal parental goal to ensure that your kids have more than you did. She sees a smart, capable young man who […]
Read More >Tips for seniors picking colleges
If you’re a senior in the enviable position of deciding between multiple college acceptances, here are a few tips to help you make the right decision for you. 1. Remember that some uncertainty is normal. Some students are sure about their final choice and are ready to sign on the dotted line as soon as […]
Read More >The latest from Collegewise: counselor bio videos
Last year, our Collegewise filmmaker, Frank, suggested that we offer biographical videos of our counselors. Families want to meet the person they’d be working with before they hire a college counselor. While we offer a free introductory meeting for just that reason, we have lots of families who work with us online because they don’t live in […]
Read More >Avoid financial aid scams
This CNBC piece shares some good tips on how to avoid scams that purport to help you pay for college, including: Scholarship applications that come with a fee Seemingly exclusive invitations to workshops that in reality are open to everyone Seminars that promise better information than your high school counselor can give you For honest, reliable […]
Read More >Does it have to be “crazy at work”?
When I started Collegewise, I had experience working in a small business, but not starting and running one. So I began a habit of reading business books. I wanted to fill the gaps in my knowledge, and I just found the topics interesting. Nineteen years and over 200 books later, none have impacted my approach to […]
Read More >For waitlisted students
Imagine asking someone to the prom and getting this reply: “Hmmm…maybe. I want to go with you, but I also want to see who else might ask me. So I’ll get back to you. Full disclosure, I can’t promise when I’ll give you an answer, or if it will even be before the prom takes […]
Read More >How should you spend your 529 savings?
Parents, if you have a student starting college this fall and you’ve saved money for college in a 529 plan, you’ll soon be faced with making a decision about how and when you’ll spend it. Should you try to spread that savings out over time while your student is in college? Or should you use […]
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