The natural reaction for parents, when they see their child suffering, is to try and make it better. College denials are inevitable in an atmosphere of increasingly selective admissions, so how can you help ease your child’s pain when they are not chosen, for many reasons that are out of their and your control?
Read MoreNora is attending St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York in fall. The College Solutions team recently caught up with her to find out what attracted her to St. Lawrence and what she’s most looking forward to when she attends later this year.
Read MoreFamilies going through the college application process with their seniors might be wondering if they need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form if they think they are probably not going to qualify for need-based financial aid. The short answer is “No” – no student or family is required to apply for financial aid. But should they? That answer is in most cases “Yes.”
Read MoreIn normal times, transfer students face a number of barriers applying to and switching colleges, but add the pressures of the current moment, and the transfer process is further complicated.
Read MoreWith so much uncertainty about test requirements for the high school class of 2022, juniors may be torn over whether they should prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT this year. Many colleges have not yet announced their plans for remaining test-optional or test blind next year. How can students decide whether to invest both considerable time and money into test prep for the next admissions cycle?
Read MoreChances are good that there’s a MOOC in most students’ futures. MOOC stands for “Massive Open Online Course,” and has been impacting education for several years. Although high school students are currently doing some or all of their learning online because of COVID, they will find that MOOCs are different from traditional high school or college courses.
Read MoreThe FAFSA Simplification Act of 2021 brings a slew of changes to the FAFSA that will begin with the 2022-23 application cycle (when current sophomores are seniors). These changes won’t take effect for over a year, but families should be familiar with these changes while considering the four-year cost of college.
Read MoreAs the world becomes ever more interconnected, fluency in multiple languages is a highly desirable skill. A wide variety of companies and organizations require workers to be fluent in foreign languages. If you are fascinated by the study of language and culture, a major in a foreign language could be a fit.
Read MoreTaking that year off can be liberating and the perfect choice for the right student. It should not be a path taken because a student is sick of taking tests or is indecisive about their future. Here are some good reasons to consider a gap year.
Read MoreRiley Wood, class of 2021, is attending the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in the fall. The College Solutions team caught up with him to have a conversation about his journey to acceptance and what he’s most looking forward to.
Read MoreDo you have children that are planning to go to college in the next year or two? Do you want to help your child find the best college for them? Are you worried about having everything in place for them when they leave home for the first time? If you answer yes to any of these questions, catch up with this latest College Solutions webinar!
Read MoreAfter receiving her Masters in Medieval History from the Catholic University of America, Stephanie taught Latin and History at a private school in northern Virginia while continuing to coach students on crafting college essays. We caught up with her about her work with College Solutions.
Read MoreCongress announced an agreement to include revisions in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, in the omnibus spending bill that Congress approved last week, which will make the financial aid form shorter, easier, and more transparent.
Read MoreFinishing strong with a demanding senior year schedule will ensure that students attain the skills needed to succeed in college. So, if there are signs of an outbreak of senioritis nearby, heed these tips to avoid it.
Read MoreWondering if Psychology might be the right major for you? Here’s everything you need to know.
Read MoreLists of colleges rankings are one tool for students compiling their list of colleges or seniors homing in on 'the one,' – and can be particularly useful this year as applicants cannot make in-person campus visits. These ranked lists should be kept in context, though.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has impacted students’ ability to take the SAT/ACT. College Board, the firm that administers the SAT, reports that 69% of students registered for the November 7th SAT were able to take the test. That is an increase over August (when only 56% could), September (45%), and October (58%).
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Read MoreMost college students are not happy with the “College experience” in the fall of 2020. It doesn’t matter if they are learning online at home, in the dorm, remotely, or even if they have in-person classes. No one is having the experience they expected. The idea that it must be better somewhere else is appealing, but again, no one is having the college experience from the past. Entertaining the idea of transferring is fine, just understand what it entails.
Read MoreSome state schools have a cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, and board) of about $35,000, while some private schools coat $80,000 a year. Many times, the list price of a college is not what your student may be paying. Some colleges offer very generous amounts of free money.
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