Why a Balanced College List Matters More Than Ever
For many students, the college search begins with a spark. Maybe it’s a campus visit that just felt right, really outstanding resources in an academic department, or a school everyone seems to talk about. It does not take long to identify one or two “favorites.” That is completely normal.…
Develop A System For Sorting Out Observations
I’m an Independent College Advisor who loves my work guiding students through the process of evaluating their college options. I’m also the mom of two now-adults who went through this very same process. The first time I attended a college visit with my older son, I thought it would be easy to remember the school’s distinguishing features and sort out the pros and cons compared to other college campuses. …
By Mel Horadam
Outside Scholarships and the Search for MoneyIf you’ve been on a college tour in the last ten years, you might have noticed something kind of weird during the information session.
At these presentations, prospective students and their parents often sit in a big room, facing an admissions representative who goes over a PowerPoint that covers all aspects of their university, from listing popular majors and student resources to admissions and financial aid info.…
By Eric Dobler
Why High School Course Selection Matters for College AdmissionsOver the next several weeks, I’ll be meeting with students to discuss high school course planning. While course selection may seem straightforward, especially with teacher recommendations and a school’s program of studies available for guidance, I find myself having a version of the same conversation.
It usually goes like this:
Student: I know I have to take English and math, but I’ve fulfilled my graduation requirements for everything else.…