Category Archives: 2013
How Parents Can Help in the College Search Process
Deciding which colleges to apply to is a complex process for students. As students begin their college search, parents can provide support and encouragement with these suggestions: Get the timing right. Most ninth and tenth graders are still adjusting to … Continue reading
Majors: Art & Design
Do you have a passion for painting, drawing or designing but feel unsure about how you can turn your love of art into a career? Bachelor’s programs in fine or visual arts or in design can help you achieve your … Continue reading
Financial Matters: FAFSA Time
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. The FAFSA should be filed as soon as possible after January 1st of the student’s senior year, and then … Continue reading
Giving Back
In this time of increasing competition, a stellar transcript and strong test scores are necessary, but not sufficient for admission to selective colleges. Admissions officers are looking beyond academic qualifications to a student’s interests, values and character. One way to … Continue reading
Practice Tests and College Planning
Underclassmen who took the PSAT in October will be receiving their score reports sometime this month. Students tend to focus solely on their score, but a careful review of the entire report can be really helpful in planning your next … Continue reading
What Do Colleges Want?
Each year, colleges and universities use a number of criteria to decide which applicants to admit. Although the weight placed on these may differ, most schools will consider the following, in order of importance: Grades: Grades are always the single … Continue reading
Majors: Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, with an emphasis on how the nervous system affects human behavior. Neuroscientists are interested in understanding how the human nervous system develops and functions throughout life, and seek to find … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Maximizing Merit Aid
Have you ever wondered what you can do to improve your chances of getting merit aid from a college? An intriguing study from the University of Rochester in New York may hold some clues. Jonathan Burdick, their Dean of Admissions … Continue reading
The Personal Interview
Unlike a job interview, it’s rare for a college interview to be the deciding factor in a college’s admission decision. A great interview won’t make up for undistinguished test scores or a mediocre transcript; however, a really good interview can … Continue reading
“Must Do” Stops On College Websites
College websites can be invaluable sources of information about colleges once you know how to get the most from them. Website search tool – The most important part of any college website is its search tool. Search tools will help … Continue reading
