by Jacob Reeves | May 14, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
As with any big purchase, you want to ensure you’re getting the right product at the right price. And you make sure that the store around the corner doesn’t have a similar product at a much lower price. Remember: Do your research to learn what more colleges of...
by Adam Pieper | Apr 9, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, High School
It’s easier than ever to learn about a prospective college choice through virtual and alternative college tours. But, nothing beats visiting a campus in person. You’ll see the grounds and buildings, interact with students and faculty, eat in a dining hall,...
by Jacob Reeves | Apr 6, 2023 | ACT, Applications & Interviews, College Admissions, Essays & Recommendation Letters
The OnToCollege College Application Guide In addition to OnToCollege College Planning Materials from the College Counseling System course, these timely blogs can help answer college application questions: How Many Colleges Should I Apply to? 8 College Application...
by Jacob Reeves | Mar 28, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Public or private college? Know the differences between the two and some questions to ask to help make your best choice. Consider applying to both public and private colleges, including some community colleges. This helps you keep your options open and creates even...
by Jacob Reeves | Mar 8, 2023 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, Essays & Recommendation Letters
A recommendation letter for college is a summary of years of hard work both in high school and before. Does yours show off your outstanding work…or barely scratch the surface of what you’ve accomplished? Recommendation letters play an important role in the...
by Jacob Reeves | Feb 5, 2023 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School, SAT, Standardized Tests
Many more colleges and universities now no longer require students to submit a standardized test score for admission. Submitting an ACT or SAT score is now often optional. But the test is optional primarily for those excited to pay full price. For those seeking...