I cannot believe it is 2012! My senior students have already been receiving their results, and I have juniors gearing up for the 2012-2013 admission season. These juniors are going to be well ahead of the game for next year! In case you missed it, that is a hint to all juniors and their parents: [...]
Full Story »Merit Aid has always been a puzzle…..until now
Well, maybe I shouldn’t put it that way, this is just one school’s manner of determination. I want my students to read this because much of my advice can be worth $$$$’s (like staying in touch with your admission rep). It is worth knowing in advance the kinds of small things a student can do [...]
Full Story »5 Tips to survive the worst roommate ever
by Kristina Grappo, guest blogger, TCK, and recent grad. It’s freshman move-in day. You’re the first person to your room. You’re finally able to get rid of your parents. Bed Bath and Beyond trip? Check. Last minute trip to the grocery store to stock up on granola bars, Easy Mac, and Ramen? Check! Congratulations, you [...]
Full Story »Who owns the college application process?
Answer: the student. I believe that it is the student who must be responsible for the college application process. (Of course the parents must be involved in some aspects, don’t go overboard!). Many parents are loath to take a backseat…they believe they know best, and hey, maybe in some areas they do. BUT when it [...]
Full Story »Are you getting your info from US News rankings?
PLEASE THINK AGAIN. At the NACAC conference recently, college counselors and consultants ranked rankings poorly. Do rankings (actually, those who do the ranking) honestly believe that their ranked college list is right for every student? I have news: they are not right for every student. Read about it here!
Full Story »Time for the SAT and ACT, juniors!
Standardized testing is always a major subject with each and every student and family I work with. Nothing is more nerve-wracking than those PSAT and SAT test dates and results. I have had students who have taken the SAT six or seven times (a mistake, in my opinion). College Board now allows the student to choose which set(s) of scores to send. This reduceds the stress considerably, but there are still colleges that require ALL scores
Full Story »Unigo’s five colleges that will kick your butt
Unigo’s five colleges that will kick your butt!
Full Story »The College Season is underway!
The 2011 college application season is in full swing. At least it is in my practice! I have one student is almost done with his applications. He is in the process of writing essays, requesting transcripts, and teacher recommendations. He had five or six different application types to fill out. He really got on it!
Full Story »Here comes the population dip!
Good news for students and families: it won’t be so horribly difficult getting into college for the next few years as the number of high school graduates dips significantly.
Full Story »Hey all of you high school entrepreneurs!
The TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, presented by the Neeley Entrepreneurship Center at TCU and sponsored by BBVA Compass Bank, is now accepting applications, available at www.tcuyeya.org. Applications are due November 1, 2010
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