With January 1 behind us, most seniors have finished submitting their college applications. Now, some of them are turning their attention to the prospect of taking a gap year, an option that has long been popular in other countries but is becoming increasingly common in the U.S. Younger students may [...]
Many people have a tradition of making New Year's resolutions. Common resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, and being more financially responsible. If you're a high school student with a goal of attending college, the following resolutions could increase your chances of being admitted to your dream school: Get better [...]
Guest blog post by Jay Murray, Certified College Planning Specialist Parents who begin their college funding process early receive much larger need-based awards than those parents who choose to wait. This is because of recent changes in the formulas colleges use to calculate need-based aid. Financial aid is a function of [...]
Many high school students take advanced classes to challenge themselves, prepare for college, and become more competitive in the college admissions process. Depending on what is available at their high school, students might take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or dual-enrollment classes (classes offered in partnership with a local [...]
I recently wrote an article for Your College Advisors about merit scholarships. The article explains that merit aid -- which can be based on a number of factors -- is a great option for students and families who don't qualify for need-based financial aid. I offer tips on finding colleges that offer [...]
Smartphones have made many aspects of our lives easier and more productive. I honestly don't know how I'd live my life or run my business without my phone. I use my phone's calendar to keep track of appointments, social events, and even tasks I need to accomplish; I primarily use [...]
As school gets underway, so do college admissions counselors' visits to high schools. As with college fairs, these visits give students the opportunity to learn about different colleges and to connect with the people who read and make decisions about applications. Unlike a college fair, an admissions officer's visit to a [...]
Just as the fall is a popular time for college admissions officers to visit high schools, it's also when most college fairs are held. In the next couple months, there will be several fairs in the Denver area. Click the links below to learn more about each fair, including which [...]
There have been many news reports recently about controversies on college campuses due to differences in political beliefs, race, and/or religion. For example, former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopolous was scheduled to speak at the University of California, Berkeley in February, but administrators cancelled his speech after demonstrations turned violent. The [...]
Concession stand attendant at a pool club. Cashier at Walgreens. Sales associate at JC Penney. These were the summer jobs I had when I was in high school. Although I never worked during the school year because I was too busy with academics and extracurricular activities, it was basically a [...]
