by Jacob Reeves | Jan 7, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, how do you choose a college? Apply to at least seven colleges The first step in choosing a college is knowing your options and creating some competition. Make sure...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 5, 2023 | 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...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 27, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, High School, Homeschool, Middle School
How do we restore enthusiasm? I never thought I’d say this, but I wish students talked more. When I went back to teaching high school students in-person in 2021, I barely recognized them. Other teachers agreed: students are subdued, quiet, withdrawn. I wish they...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 14, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions
How do you handle a College Admissions Deferral or Waitlist? You’ve spent hours perfecting your college application. But when you receive a letter, it’s neither an acceptance nor a rejection. Instead, you are deferred or added to the waitlist. What do...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 13, 2022 | ACT, Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, SAT, Standardized Tests
ACT or SAT? Consider several factors when choosing which standardized test to take and submit with your college application. If you’re looking for admission to a specific college (and perhaps a selective one), you might wonder which test colleges prefer. Do Colleges...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 11, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Earning $8,000 over three days is great. Earning $44,000 by just changing your intended major is too. Negotiating college scholarships with the colleges that accepted you can trigger big money. Here are stories of former OnToCollege students who successfully...
