What to Do if You’ve Been Waitlisted

By Westface College Planning | May 1, 2023

College acceptance letters have been received, but what about those students who have been waitlisted? Most high school seniors received letters of acceptance into various colleges on May 1st, but some received notice that…

How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter

By Westface College Planning | April 8, 2023

Hi Friend, The springtime days of April are with us! High school seniors have received their much-anticipated college acceptance letters and financial aid offers. Seniors can now start making decisions about which school they’d…

How to Write an Effective Financial Aid Appeal Letter

By Westface College Planning | April 1, 2023

Your high school senior has finally received their financial aid award letter from their favorite college, but what happens if the package isn’t quite what you expected? Has something recently changed with your financial…

Making the Most of College Visits

By Westface College Planning | March 8, 2023

Hi Friend, March has arrived with spring on the horizon and we look forward to sunnier days. High school seniors are eagerly awaiting their final college acceptances and financial aid awards. By April 1st,…

8 Ways to Make the Most of College Visits

By Westface College Planning | March 1, 2023

This spring is an ideal time to start visiting some college campuses with your college-bound high school student. Your senior will be applying to colleges with deadlines as early as November 1st, so visiting…

How Juniors Can Prepare for College

By Westface College Planning | February 8, 2023
College Just Ahead sign

Hi Friend, Happy Valentine’s Day! February is a great time to focus and start planning for the next steps needed to prepare for college. Seniors will be receiving college acceptance letters and financial aid…

10 Ways High School Juniors Can Prepare for College  

By Westface College Planning | February 1, 2023
A group of multi-ethnic high school juniors.

It is never too early to start preparing for college. For juniors in high school, now is a reasonable time to start thinking about college admissions, as this year is when they can really…

Student Loan Borrowers in Limbo

By Westface College Planning | January 8, 2023
Students and their teacher working on a project.

Hi Friend, Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us with the promise of a fresh start. Along with setting your resolutions, now is an ideal time to tackle those college planning goals which ensure…