by Jacob Reeves | May 14, 2023 | Articles, Essays & Recommendation Letters, Financial Aid & Scholarships
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a high impact recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and admission. A 2019 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling...
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 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 | 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...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 13, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
What is rolling admission? Rolling admission colleges receive and respond to college applications during a larger window of time or “as they roll in.” Students can apply to these colleges almost anytime and then typically hear back sooner than they will from colleges...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 9, 2023 | ACT, Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School, Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are an important (sometimes dreaded) part of the college admissions process. It’s a hurdle that students can overcome with the right preparation and support. But what is the ACT and how do you get your best score so you can get into the college of...
