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Dr. Robert Avossa Joins Scoir as Superintendent In Residence

By: Ashley Smith | 07/06/20

This latest partnership will allow Scoir to have access to a very experienced and innovative superintendent helping evolve solutions to meet the demands of today’s high schools.
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A Student Guide to Understanding Net Price Calculators

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 06/24/20

As you finalize your college list, there is one important step that shouldn’t be skipped before applying: using the net price calculator. If you're like most ...
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Finding a College That is a “Good Fit” for Your Academic Needs

By: Erin Barnes | 06/17/20

Are you a strong swimmer or do you prefer to wade into shallow water where the bottom is visible and footing is certain? Most people expose themselves to water and ...
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College Bound? Don't Forget Those Thank-You Notes

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 06/12/20

Congratulations high school graduates! You persevered through unprecedented times to earn your diploma and are now looking forward to college in the fall. There is ...
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How to Know if a College is Right for You: Finding Your Best Fit

By: Erin Barnes | 06/10/20

Finding a college that is truly the best fit for you can be a difficult task to accomplish. With over 3,000 colleges and universities across the country, how do you ...
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Keys to Writing a Winning College Essay

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 06/05/20

The first half of 2020 has proven to be quite a challenging time for our global community, bringing with it unprecedented health, personal, and economic hardships. As ...
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An Evaluation Worksheet for Virtual Campus Tours

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 06/01/20

For the foreseeable future, in-person visits to college campuses are not possible with campuses shut down and admission offices working remotely. If you’re a high ...
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Intentionality in the College Search Process

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 05/22/20

When it comes time to think about college, it’s important to slow down and think about why you would like to attend college and engage in conscious decision-making ...
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Need-Blind vs Need-Aware and Meeting Full Financial Need

By: Erin Barnes | 05/21/20

When it comes time to look into financial aid for college, you’re very likely to come across three terms that seem simple enough but actually aren’t so cut-and-dry. ...
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Ways to Borrow Money for College: Student vs Parent Loans

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 05/18/20

If you’re planning to attend college, it’s likely that you’ll need to consider borrowing money to do so. The idea of borrowing money can be intimidating and ...
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