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Understanding the ins-and-outs of the college application process

Question: I am confused with all the different types of admission processes out there for my student, who…

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PSAT scores

Question: As a parent of a junior in high school, I don’t know much about the PSAT. Does…

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ABCs of the common college application

Question: Are there some tips you can give me about completing the common application? Answer: I always advise…

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Visit colleges – but not too many at once

One of the biggest mistakes that parents and students make when looking at colleges is trying to pack…

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The quest for college scholarships

Question: How can I find scholarship money?

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What to write about when it comes to a college essay

Question: I can’t think of a topic for my college essay.

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Options available to offset low SAT scores

Question: I just got back my SAT scores, and they are worse than I expected. I don’t think…

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Go with a second choice or wait

Question: My son is on the wait list for the college of his choice. He was accepted into…

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College planning on a budget

Question: I am trying to figure out how to help my son, who is a junior, with the…

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SAT Score Choice ignored

I have the same gut-wrenching feeling that I remember experiencing 10 years ago when my daughter started kindergarten,…

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The Common Application for private colleges

Question: My son was told that he needs to fill out the Common Application for the private schools…

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Planning out a list of colleges

Question: I am trying to come up with a college list for my son who is a junior.…