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Reacting to ED & EA Decision Letters: Plan Your Next Steps

It's that time of year for all things jolly and bright—a time for breaks from school (and work) and holiday gatherings with family and friends. And it is a time for both nostalgic reflection and eager anticipation as the New Year looms with ...

Virtual Resources for the College Admission Journey

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 12/01/20

Not being able to visit a college campus, attend a college fair, or meet with college reps at a high school present huge challenges for college-bound students. ...

Disrupted: A College Admission Season Unlike Any Other

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/18/20

March 13, 2020—Friday the 13th, nonetheless—will long be remembered, in a cruel and prophetic twist of irony, as the date when the emerging coronavirus pandemic shut ...

Reconsidering Standardized Testing

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 11/10/20

In the wake of coronavirus, colleges and universities across the US have reconsidered their testing policies - most have gone test-optional. So, what does this mean ...

Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/20/20

The CSS Profile is an additional standardized financial form that is required at over 400 colleges and universities across the country - and a little less than ...

What to Know About Honors Colleges & Residential Colleges

By: Erin Barnes | 10/16/20

If you’re in the process of selecting and applying to colleges, it’s important to be aware of certain opportunities that aren't well-publicized and aren't captured by ...

How To Write Recommendation Letters for Your Students

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/07/20

The weight and responsibility of assisting Title 1 students through the college admissions process is heavy. As counselors, we want to do our best to help bridge ...

How Applying Early Decision Affects Financial Aid Opportunities

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 09/28/20

Applying early decision might improve your odds of being accepted with certainty to your dream school, but it might limit your financial aid opportunity at the same ...

Fall College Planning Tips: Preparing for College Application Season

By: Erin Barnes | 09/23/20

With a new school year underway, so begins the next college application season. Over the coming months, high school students need to establish a pace of good ...

4 Questions to Help You Find Your College Fit

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 09/15/20

“Which college is right for me?”

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