High School
December Newsletter 2016: College Prices Hit New Record Highs in 2016!
December 2016 Newsletter College Prices Hit New Record Highs in 2016! Happy Holidays! December is a wonderful month for connecting with family and friends, and also the month for year-end financial aid planning. With the new FAFSA two year look-back, it’s parents of Sophmores who should have their financial aid plan solidified before 2017 starts (the…
Introducing the Coalition App
Seniors: You’ve heard of the Common App, but did you know there’s now an alternative? It’s known as the Coalition App for Access, Affordability, and Success, and will be available for the first time in 2016. It rewards students who think ahead in high school, and in fact, allows you to craft a profile as…
Make Summer 2016 Your Best Yet
Seniors: Heat, BBQs, and vacations all mix into the perfect recipe for a memorable summer. It’s completely normal to spend your months off hanging out with friends (everyone deserves time to relax!). In your down time, get the college planning train rolling. Even if only for an hour a week, it all counts. Summer of Planning…
Knowing the Rules of the Debit Card Game
Seniors: How do you manage your cash? Carrying it around in your wallet is the easiest, but not the wisest nor safest option. One little plastic card (soon enough, using only your phone and fingerprint) can solve the problem. Time to sign up for your very own debit account. With the wide variety of options…
April 2016 Newsletter
Happy April! Congratulations to all our seniors! College acceptances and financial aid offers have finally arrived and your powerful decision making time is here. YOU get to choose your best academic, social, and financial fit college. Parents and students sometimes ask: Can I appeal my financial award? “It is important for families to know that…
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…