High School Courses to Save You Money: AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Early College are options to earn college credits while still in high school. These courses can save you time and money! John explains the benefits and the caveats, and how to consider which might be...
Successful college visits are key to helping find your best-fit college. Learn what to look for, red flags, and good questions to ask, and more. If you cannot visit a campus in person), check out these virtual options for a successful college visit: CampusReel...
What does test-optional really mean? Even as many colleges extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, the ACT® Test and SAT® Test still can greatly affect merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Test-optional is really only for those excited...
Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid The overall average freshman acceptance rate is 73%, according to the 2022 National Association for College Admission Counselors (NACAC) report. Nearly 80% of schools accept more than half of freshman applicants, with over...
Ask John Anything! Building an Activities Resume. How to build quality, not quantity, and passion, not paper-fillers, to achieve higher-level skills and have a greater impact in the admissions office. Learn how to use, format, and build your activities resume to...
Ask John Anything! The Scholarship Search Earning scholarships and merit-based aid can truly make a difference in the quality and cost of your college experience. The scholarships you earn will decrease the amount you pay or borrow for school. Everyone encourages you...
Understanding Financial Aid. In this episode of 'Ask John Anything!' John discusses two important types of financial aid. He also tells you everything you need to know to best use these grants to lower your cost of college! Learn more about understanding financial...
How do you write a great college essay that makes colleges notice you? Use these 5 tips to write a better college essay. Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want to know if you will fit in well. Writing an essay that truly reflects...
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, private and public, large and small, rural and urban, etc., how do you choose the right college? Learn about the very important Money Talk. Then John will teach how...
