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A Guide to The College Application Process and Deadlines

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, in some cases, years of research and preparation, uncertainty still reigns as you ...

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, ...

Inside the Financial Aid Process: A Guide for Students and Parents

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 10/11/19

Gaining admission to the college(s) of your choice might weigh heavily on your mind at the moment. The odds are that the prospect of affording college costs looms ...

How to Write The College Essay: 20 Tips for Success

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 10/03/19

Courses. Grades. Scores. Extracurricular activities. Letters of recommendations. All are historical elements of your college applications. Well established over time, ...

When to Apply Early Decision or Early Action

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 09/12/19

With the start of your senior year, you're probably beginning to take stock of life beyond high school. If you're like many others, college will be the next step. ...

Why You Should Take College Rankings With a Dose of Cynicism

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 09/10/19

A new college admission cycle is fast approaching —and so are college rankings!

4 Questions to Help You Find Your College Fit

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 08/28/19

“Which college is right for me?”