If you’re a high school student considering your next step, traditional four-year colleges are probably on your radar. But did you know that 66% of undergraduate students in the U.S. have been, or are currently enrolled in a community college? Junior colleges can be a great place to start…
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the rigor of junior year. Now, it’s onto the last year of high school. Senior year is filled with hard work, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a lot of preparation if you plan to attend college. Before you focus on making memories during those…
For many students, the college application process is all-consuming. The earlier you can begin conversations with your child about college, the less stress you and your child will experience along the way. Each year, acceptance becomes more competitive. In the 2019 to 2020 school year, the CommonApp reported…
If you’re not sure how to pay for college without going into debt, you’re not alone. Today, the average American takes on $37,574 in student loans in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. That’s a serious chunk of money, and it can take a long time to pay back. According…
The new golden child of tech is ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that can parse complicated instructions to write anything from short banter, through to full-blown essays. The tool is poised to change the way we work–and the way we study. As a result, school districts around the U.S. have…
Watching your high school students get ready to graduate can be an emotional time of year for any teacher, advisor, or family friend. That’s especially true if you’re taking an active role in helping them apply for colleges or scholarships.Getting asked to write letters of recommendation can be equal parts…
In a world where many colleges and scholarship programs still require standardized test scores, determining when to take the SAT is an especially critical part of the admissions process. While most students take the SAT during their junior year of high school, some start taking it as early as…
Preparing for college can seem even more confusing at a time like this when schools are practicing distance learning and you can’t visit a counselor in person. Luckily, there are plenty of online resources, including virtual meetings, virtual tours, and this college readiness checklist to help you prepare for the…
College is the time to learn about who you are and what you want to do. Many students attending community college plan to transfer to a four-year anniversary after completing their associate’s degree. This setup is an easy way to save on your tuition bill! But how do you jump-start…
You’ve probably heard about the Coalition Application and the Common Application, also known as the Common App. These two resources provide options to apply to and plan for college. But which one is right for your goals? Jump to:I’ve heard of both, but what are they? And which…
Every student deserves to apply to his or her dream school. But how do you narrow down a list of solid choices to apply to when there are so many options out there? And how do you make sure you also apply to some “realistic” colleges, to make sure you…
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