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Uncertainty Compounded in the College Admission Process

Under normal circumstances, the college admission process is most dynamic during the month of April. In years past, colleges and universities would have revealed their admission decisions by April 1. Scholarships would have been announced and ...

You're In. Now What? Strategies For Evaluating Enrollment Options

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 03/11/20

Throughout the month of March, high school seniors will learn the outcome of their college applications ranging from offers of admission to letters informing them of ...

Financial Aid Webinar: Who Gets What and Why?

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 02/26/20

Now is the time of year when offers of admission will start to arrive for college applicants. It's a very exciting time for Seniors! Very soon after, you'll also ...

College vs University [And Other Higher Education Institutions]

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 01/07/20

Sorting through educational options can be like making a selection from diverse menu offerings at a great restaurant. You can order fish or steak. What about chicken ...

Life After the PSAT: Making the Most of Your PSAT Results

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/18/19

Winter is a time of important revelations for students in the college planning process. For many high school Juniors, the release of PSAT results will start to give ...

Tips and Strategies for a Successful College Admission Interview

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/12/19

The impressions we make in life are important as we meet people, seek new opportunities and build relationships. In fact, good impressions can make a big difference ...

Managing College Expectations

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/04/19

As they enter the college admission process, most students hold tight to “dream” schools that they believe would be ideal fits for them. Few, however, truly question ...

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/21/19

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when there are ...

A Guide to The College Application Process and Deadlines

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/06/19

The college application season is here! And many high school seniors likely still have questions about where and how to apply as deadlines loom. Despite months and, ...

8 Tips To Maximize Your Financial Aid Opportunity

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 10/23/19

As the college admission process becomes real to you, the discussion about affordability—and the need of financial aid—also comes into sharper focus. Our last post, ...

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