About a year ago, I wrote a blog post called "Should You Take a Gap Year?" which explained what a gap year is and answered some common questions about gap years. One of these questions was, "How much does a gap year cost?" While the price can vary depending on what [...]
Would you believe me if I told you that the most successful people don't get straight A's in college? Probably not. In fact, you might look at me like I had three heads. But I'd be telling the truth. In a recent New York Times column, Dr. Adam Grant, a [...]
As the cost of college climbs higher, more students and parents are approaching the college search with a new focus: Return on Investment (ROI). Essentially, this is a calculation of the value of a degree from a certain college. It involves determining the amount of money it will cost a [...]
Most colleges' Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are November 1, which means many high school students (and college consultants) are breathing a big sigh of relief now that this date has passed. Before you relax too much, though, be sure to check the financial aid application deadlines at [...]
The costs involved in applying to college can quickly add up: first, there are the application fees, which can range from $50-$90 per college (unless you're applying to one of a small number of schools that don't charge an application fee). If you're applying to a performing arts program that [...]
In late August, a Florida man whose daughter took the August 25 SAT filed a class-action lawsuit against the College Board, the company that owns the SAT. As reported in The Washington Post, the lawsuit "alleges that the College Board breached its 'fiduciary duty by recycling old exam questions, including [...]
In talking with students and parents, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is, "What can I/my child to do improve my/my child's chances of admission?" Sometimes people ask this in regard to a particular college, and other times they ask about getting into college in general. Of [...]
What do the following have in common: cars, homes, health, life, college tuition? That last one may have thrown you, but if you said insurance is available for all of them, you'd be right. (And I sort of gave away the answer in the title of this blog post.) Although [...]
Written in collaboration with Sandy Furth, World Student Support For students and parents, visiting universities can be a daunting task. However, it does not have to be. With a bit of planning and an understanding of the purpose of a college tour, a campus visit can be a great experience. [...]
On June 14, the University of Chicago made headlines by announcing its decision to become test-optional. As explained in this blog post, a college that is test-optional does not require its applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. According to The National Center for Fair and Open Testing, there are [...]
