College Counseling Tip Of The Day – February ACT scores are released today…
…and I hope you did well! Of course, you will only know how well you did once you measure your scores against the average scores at the schools you are most interested in.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Private scholarships aren’t just going to jump in your lap…
…you have to actually work at earning them. The spoils of scholarship searches go to those who are willing to put in the time and effort so schedule one hour every week to search for scholarships and your effort will pay off.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Your college search is not a popularity contest…
…rather it should be about creating an awesome college experience that will help propel you into the life you want to live. So ditch the rankings and the need to find a college that everyone has heard of. Instead, find the colleges who will fit you academically, socially and financially.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Don’t be afraid to negotiate your financial aid award….
…but remember that you get more bees with honey. A negotiation is a conversation – not a battle of wills! Financial aid offers will vary and if there’s one school who you are really in love with and their offer is a little soft, pick up the phone and call. You have nothing to lose!
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Who writes a recommendation for you matters…
…Choose teachers who can really talk about you in a personal way rather than just the ones who gave you the most A’s. Sometimes, the most meaningful recommendation is from the teacher who can talk about how you handled adversity.