As a high school counselor, a question I often get from my seniors applying to college is what to put on the school activities list portion of the application. What seems like a simple task of listing teams, clubs, and events you’ve participated in is much more complicated. The School Activities List is an important […]
Category: College Planning
College Dorm Essentials: A Complete List of Everything You Need
Your baby is heading off to college, and our list of College Dorm Room Essentials will ensure they have everything they need to succeed. The items on this list are essential for setting up a warm, comfortable home away from home. Dorm rooms are small and generally very cold. Warming up their space will make […]
Do Colleges Look At Social Media Accounts for Admission?
Are Colleges Looking at Your Child’s Social Media Account? Many factors make up a college application, and gaining college admission can be overwhelming. Colleges and universities receive thousands of applications for only a few hundred spots. When it comes to deciding which students are the best fit for their school, why not use social media […]
Ways to Pay for College
The price tag of higher education in the United States is through the roof and climbing. You could pay close to $100,000 per year at some private institutions! Thankfully, with over 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States, there is a lot of variety in the cost of education. You might wonder how to […]
What College is Right For Me? How to Find The Best School For You
Graduating high school and moving into the next phase of life can be an exciting yet scary time. If college is your next step, choosing the right school for you is imperative. Where to enroll in college is probably the biggest life decision most 17 or 18-year-olds make in their lives. Instead of enrolling in […]