You might already have some vision for what you want to learn, do, or experience during or after college: Become an engineer Be a doctor Dive into classic literature Become a titan of technology or another industry Create positive change in politics Help those who need it the most Teach kids Express yourself with your art […]
Read More >Old message, new source
One of my recurring themes on this blog is that it actually isn’t that hard to get into college–that all the bad news about fierce competition, declining acceptance rates, and other angst-inducing stats is true for only a comparatively short list of schools from the over 2,000 colleges available. Here’s an article from financial aid expert […]
Read More >Better for you and those you sell to
There’s a lot of selling that goes on in college admissions. Private counselors and test prep tutors sell their advice. Colleges sell the features and benefits of their schools. Financial aid advisors sell their value. And all that selling frequently feels wrong in a process that’s supposed to be about educating kids. But while there will always […]
Read More >Nobody ever fell in “like” with a resume
Every Friday, I send out a lighthearted question to all of our Collegewise colleagues. Dubbed Friday Fun, answering these questions is completely optional, and our responses are shared with everyone in the company. Our offices are spread out all over the country (and one office internationally), so we don’t all get to interact face-to-face very […]
Read More >Vetted financial advice
There’s no shortage of sources purporting to offer families advice about how to pay for college. But it’s not always easy to gauge the credibility of the source, and in some cases, if they’re sneakily trying to steer you towards particular services or lenders. Thankfully, NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) has complied a list […]
Read More >How much do AP classes help admissions chances?
The good folks at Challenge Success recently released their white paper, The Advanced Placement Program: Living Up To Its Promise? It attempts to answer questions like, “Does taking AP courses inherently boost a student’s chances of college admissions?” (Spoiler alert: it depends on the college.) For families who would rather not read and weed through all […]
Read More >Is the financial aid offer good for four years?
Consumer Reports just came out with this piece, Having the College Money Talk: 10 key questions every family should discuss. While a good read for any family concerned about college costs, #4 is particularly important for senior families who are or will soon be reviewing their various offers of financial aid: 4. Are Financial Aid Offers […]
Read More >The path to making things right
Author and former Navy Admiral David Marquet penned this Forbes piece about Volkswagen executives ducking and bumbling their way through their diesel emissions cheating scandal. There are so many press-garnering examples of companies and public figures who get caught doing something they shouldn’t have been doing but still refuse to take appropriate responsibility for their actions. It’s […]
Read More >Adventures in babysitting
Nearly two years ago, I wrote this entry about a sophomore in high school my wife and I were about to interview to babysit our then infant son. We were impressed with her initiative in offering up her services on a parent listserv, and with how responsive and mature she seemed in her communications with us. […]
Read More >Start with an audience of one
That email you’re writing… That website you’re building… That flyer you’re creating… That brochure copy you’re penning… That t-shirt you’re designing… Who’s it for? It’s a good question to ask, and a good person to envision, as you’re making it. When I sit down to write a blog post, I try to envision exactly who […]
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