College Planning
How to Write an Effective Financial Aid Appeal Letter
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 situation? Could there have been a miscalculation when filing the FAFSA? Maybe your student has a recent scholastic achievement to add?…
8 Ways to Make the Most of College Visits
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 colleges before the end of their junior year is valuable. Make sure to begin this process with a concise list of…
10 Ways High School Juniors Can Prepare for College
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 start to engage in active college preparation. Junior year can be a busy time, especially for those who are planning to…