College Applications
Class of 2020 Waitlist Admission Rates and Notification Dates
This month’s guest blog is from College Kickstart, an essential companion for savvy college planning that uses the latest admissions data, to make it easier to craft winning college plans that are well balanced, maximize odds and minimize wasted motion. This was originally posted March 31, 2016. Posted in Class of 2020, Waitlist UPDATE #1 For those of you that…
January 2016 Newsletter
January 2016 Newsletter Welcome 2016! Workshops, FAFSA Tips & More Happy New Year! January marks the beginning of the 2016/2017 FAFSA season for high school seniors and current college students. It’s time to apply! Every college has a different deadline for the FAFSA. Some are as early as January 15th. Submit your FAFSA as soon as…
The $75,000 Fifth Year of College
Guest blogger Lisa Marker-Robbins is the owner/CEO of LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Assistance Program, LLC). In Brian’s junior year of high school, he was determined to become a petroleum engineer, the highest paid field of engineering. This was fueled by his love of science and math as well as successfully navigating a college level first…
A Look Inside Early Decision & Early Action Options
Westface College Planning welcomes guest blogger Peter Van Buskirk, Founder and President of Best College Fit (BCF), a website that promotes a healthy, student-centered, college-going process for families of all backgrounds. Applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for college applicants. The following is a breakdown of what you need to know before you…
The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is Available Now!
Seniors: The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is Available Now! The CSS Profile is the form YOU need to complete to qualify and maximize nonfederal financial aid from the almost 300 colleges who require it. While not as commonly used as the FAFSA, for those colleges that do use it, completing the CSS Profile is a requirement…
Keep Your Summer Golden with These 5 College Planning Tips
Rising Seniors: As the sun lights up summer evenings, you can bask in the relaxation of BBQs and pool parties. It’s an enchanting feeling of getting lost in the warmth and timelessness. As you recharge, it’s also a crucial period of preparation for the final bow of your high school career and the exciting college…