by Jacob Reeves | Sep 26, 2022 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions
As senior year approaches, you have a lot on your plate. The Common Application is a helpful resource to save you time in the college application process. But what is the Common App, and how does it work? What is the Common App? The Common Application (Common App) is...
by Heidi Macy | Sep 15, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Why should you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) even when you know you won’t qualify for need-based aid? You’ve already filled out the Common App, applications for colleges, applications for scholarships, applications for housing, and on...
by Adam Pieper | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Parents—Stop Borrowing for College Parents want their children to attend the college of their dreams. Country Financial reports that 56% of parents are willing to go into debt to pay tuition. Before you cosign on your child’s loan, consider these points: 5.2 million...
by Jacob Reeves | Aug 25, 2022 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, Essays & Recommendation Letters
SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT: I escaped the loud monotonous buzz of the enormous machine that encased me. The Hail Mary had worked. A voice came on telling me it was over. Opening lines matter, especially when in your personal statement for college. Your personal...
by Jacob Reeves | Aug 23, 2022 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, High School
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? Early Decision and Early Action require applications on or before November 1, and decisions are shared in December, while regular admission usually has winter deadlines with spring decisions. More than 450 (mostly...
by Jacob Reeves | Aug 5, 2022 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions
As you look at college admissions, how many colleges should you apply to? What types of colleges are important to include on your application list and why? How many colleges should you apply to? You want to create competition for your skills, so apply to at least...
