Category Archives: March 2013
Lowering Test Anxiety
When you’re a high school student immersed in the college admission process, it’s hard to believe that ten years from now, SAT scores will have nothing to do with the quality of your life. There’s just too much emphasis on … Continue reading
Focus on Majors: Pre-Law
If becoming a lawyer sounds like a good way to ensure job security, earn a decent living, challenge your brain, and make a difference in the world, you might think that majoring in “Pre-Law” would be your best bet. Think … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Understanding Your Financial Aid Package
Students who have applied for financial aid will receive their college’s financial aid package soon after notification of their acceptance. Although all colleges use the FAFSA form (and may also use the CSS Profile or their own institutional form) to … Continue reading
Road Trip!
Virtual tours, college viewbooks, attending area meetings, talking with current students – all of these provide a look at life at a particular college. Unfortunately, none of these can take the place of a campus visit when you’re trying to … Continue reading
Avoiding the Dreaded Disease: Senioritis
After working so hard through high school, some students believe they can slack off during the last few months of senior year. Mid-year grades have been submitted and some students have been accepted at their favorite school. Why not kick … Continue reading