Students
GE, the Common Core & Opposing Debates
As our technology advances, students engage less in academics and instead rely on the ease fostered by computers which teem with seemingly infinite information. Surprising Statistics… or Maybe Not It’s an undeniable conundrum of past versus current college students. One significant and harrowing study in Academically Adrift (2011) estimated that full-time students in 1961 dedicated…
The Early Bird Gets the Worm… and the Scholarship
Seniors: it’s time to start applying for scholarships. While some squeezed in their application for early decision, others will be tempted to wait until January to wrap their heads around the idea. “There’s still plenty of time!” they may say. Little do they realize that putting off the process may hinder their chances of obtaining…
Top 5 Factors to Consider Community College
As high school seniors plan their impending college career, they and their parents realize that after comparing Cost of Attendance at State, UCs and private colleges, it’s an extremely heavy financial burden. Even with the support of financial aid, it’s likely that families will spend tens of thousands of dollars per school year. So, why…
December Newsletter 2013: Gearing up for the FAFSA, Middle Class Scholarship & More
It’s December! We reach the end of 2013 and what better time to get a head start on the FAFSA? Because the application period for the FAFSA opens on January 1st 2014, the time sandwiched between the two holidays presents a fantastic opportunity to collect related documents. This includes tax forms and bank statements, among…
The 5 W’s to Buckling Down & Gearing Up for a Successful FAFSA
As we approach December, dressing Christmas trees with festive ornaments and enclosing presents in colorfully decorated wrapping paper, some muse about the upcoming year’s resolutions. One in particular should rank high on your list, particularly for those orchestrating a smooth transition from high school to college: preparing for the FAFSA. FAFSA? While the majority of…
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Colleges: Why You Should Apply Regardless
Recently the labels “need-blind” and “need-aware” were thrust into the spotlight. After years of promoting themselves as a need-blind college, George Washington University admits they generally adopt need-aware practices. In fact, about 10% of prospective students falling outside the top-achieving admissions migrate from “admitted” to “waitlisted” at GWU each year due to financial need consideration….