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Laura J. Miller, director of college guidance at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck, N.Y., helps high school students figure out their college major.
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Finding money to cover your college expanse takes some planning. Make sure you consider all your resources, and borrow smartly, if necessary, when it comes to paying for college.
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Use this spring and summer to help prepare yourself to be a student athlete in college. Reach out to coaches, start searching for schools and keep a positive mindset. Here are nine goals for junior athletes to accomplish by time senior year rolls around.
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If you are not ready for a four-year college, would rather attend school closer to home or are looking for skills that will get you into the workforce soon, consider enrolling in a community college.
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As spring quickly transforms into summer, seniors are finally at the end of their high school journey and have made their decisions on where to enroll next year. Not only did these future freshmen examine their college’s academic offerings and campus resources when making their decisions--I hope they also kept in mind that they will be part of the college’s local community.
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Attention, high-school seniors: With the end of the school year approaching fast, a pandemic is afflicting students like you across the country. No, it's not Swine Flu—but this condition might force you to take a few "sick days" before the end of the semester, if you know what I mean.
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College costs are on the rise, but with scholarships, financial aid and choosing university housing, you can find ways to afford your dream college.
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There is a definite hierarchy to America’s universities. It’s a pecking order where only a handful of “elite” schools lead the pack in being the most selective, having top faculty, large financial resources and pristine campus facilities.
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As seniors receive their admissions decisions, high school juniors should use the first few weeks in April to set up one-to-one meetings with their guidance counselors. Regardless of whether or not you attend a large public high school or a small private school, your guidance counselor is bound to be very busy. In an effort to make the most of the little time you’ll have together, heed my advice and begin forging your relationship early.
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After the joy of acceptance wears off, the daunting reality of paying for your child’s college education sets in. For those lucky students who were admitted to highly selective colleges, the euphoria of being admitted can last a lifetime. Yet, if you’re a parent or guardian of these select few students, it is hard not to spend a couple of sleepless nights considering the big financial picture.
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On a campus tour, you’ll probably be pretty excited to see how students spend their days and the chance to check out the dorms, dining facilities and lecture halls. A campus visit is also an ideal time to meet with the college’s financial aid counselor.
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Paying for a college education is a daunting task for any family, and like finding the right college, finding the right scholarships requires time and effort. Parents can and should play an active role in helping their children secure these scholarships; students are often too busy to give the scholarship hunt the time it’s due without support. By following the five easy tips below, however, you’ll be a lot less likely to let the perfect scholarships slip by unnoticed.
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The average cost of private college tuition has risen to more than $25,000 per year, according to the College Board, but the increased cost of college coupled with the economic recession is not deterring high school seniors from applying. Application numbers from some of the country’s top schools are in and the results thus far indicate that on average colleges received upwards of 10 percent more applications for the class of 2013 than they did the previous year.
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Read what the president of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation looks for to find scholarship candidates that stand out from the pack. And, find out what you can do to increase your chances of winning a scholarship.
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In a move to court foreign students, US News and World Report has just released their first-ever issue of the World’s Best Colleges and Universities. These new rankings, released November 20th and based on the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings, are a befuddling play off of their annual America’s Best Colleges rankings, a 25-year-old who’s-who of the country’s top colleges. While America’s Best Colleges leaves much to be desired, World’s Best Colleges and Universities is even more problematic, if for no other reason than it will only end up creating greater confusion for college hopefuls the world over.
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At long last, you will be a senior in high school. The top of the social ladder! Senior year is a busy time—and that's all the more reason that this summer is not too early to activate your college plans. There are various places to start: the computer, your school counselor's office or books on the topic.
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Article by Hilary Masell Oswald
Article provided by Next Step Magazine
You're ready to embark on this journey called the college search, right? You probably have lots and lots of questions.
Here's a little secret about college admission counselors: We love questions. We love to talk about the college search process and the institutions we represent. And we especially love when students ask us questions beyond the basic three: location, size and available majors.
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Article by Sara Roberts
Article provided by Next Step Magazine
College will work itself out, right? You'll get there, get a room, and everything will fall into place.
Well, that may not be the case. Here is some advice from people who have successfully entered the college world.
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Article by: Liluye Jhala, ApplyWise.com Counselor and former Brown University Admission Officer
You've put the finishing touches on your essays and resumes and you've sent your transcripts and test scores. So you think the application process is over, right?
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Article by Katherine L. Cohen, PhD, Founder and CEO of IvyWise, LLC and ApplyWise.com
The holidays are about giving and sharing. In light of recent belt tightening, forget about hitting the mall to buy a sweater or a gift card. The best gift you could give yourself and others is time. Time to enjoy the company of family and friends, time to spend cooking your favorite dishes with your parents, and time to create long lasting memories with younger siblings and relatives.
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Article by Dr. Kat Cohen, Founder and CEO of ApplyWise
It's one of the final steps you'll take toward application success. It's also one of the most daunting. Whereas the essay gives you the opportunity to write and revise endlessly, the interview is a one-time deal. You've got to make it count. Here's how:
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Article provided by Applywise
In a survey conducted by ApplyWise.com and Next Step Magazine, 50% of families are now limiting their child's college choices to less expensive options and 54% of families are considering in-state, public colleges, in response to the economic downturn.
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1. Not following directions
Pay attention to essay topics, word limits and deadlines
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There's been a lot of talk this election about where Barack Obama went to college (Columbia University and Harvard Law School). If he becomes the 44th president, he won't be the first to hail from the Ivy Leagues and likely not the last. But, if Sarah Palin becomes the next Vice President, she will be the first to fund part of her college education with a beauty pageant scholarship. Whoever moves into the White House come January will join a long line of presidents with quirky educational backgrounds. Here's our Top 10:
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Article provided by Applywise
Learn about your schools
The best applicants know their top choices—the name of the library, where students hang out after class, the star professor they'd love to take a class with. Go beyond the basics of class size and location and find out what makes your top choice special. The extra effort will shine through in your application.
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Article by Liluye Jhala, ApplyWise counselor
It's the start of another busy fall semester. If you are a junior or a senior, you probably already know that this is the time of year when college representatives are in your hometown visiting your high school, having evening receptions and attending local college fairs. These are all excellent ways to get information without having to visit the campus. It is also an opportunity to make a great impression on the admissions officer who may be evaluating your college application in a few short months.
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Article by Dr. Kat Cohen, Founder and CEO of applywise.com
Not to oversimplify the matter, but PEACE is the process during which your child starts the college search and application process. While one may take this aptly-named acronym literally, we have a few more tips that should serve as a guide while navigating your son or daughter through today's tricky college admissions process.
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There is no such thing as a perfect college essay, but you can make yours as good as possible by avoiding the following common situations.
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The closest thing to a crystal ball you have in town is the library. There are few better places to go if you want to explore some of the post-high school options that are available to kids in the know.
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The good news: you're allowed to apply to more than one.
The more complicated news: there are tons of colleges and universities to choose from!
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Alright, you've decided which colleges will have the pleasure of reviewing your application…now what? Before you go all in and submit the application, it's a good idea to visit and take a tour of the colleges that seem appealing to you on paper. Going to visit a college is a crucial part of the application process, and we've got some tips to make sure you get the most out of your visits.
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Listen up college-bound students—especially you high school juniors, the deadline for college applications may seem like a million years away, but if you're planning on a Fall ’09 admission, you're down to nine months or less…
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Useful advice from Hundreds of Heads.
Now that you understand the resources available (or lacking) in your high school's guidance office, you need to decide if what they offer is enough for you. If it's not, you might think about hiring an outside consultant, but ONLY if you're sure it'd be helpful to you and your family.
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Content provided by Dr. Kat Cohen, founder of ApplyWise:
Depending on which colleges are on you radar, you'll need to pick your courses carefully. Many students make the mistake of planning their high school curriculum too late. Suddenly, they find themselves pressed to take more competitive course load to meet the criteria of their target schools. Here's a look at three typical schedules depending on whether you're thinking about an average, competitive or very competitive college.
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Here are the five most common mistakes students make when selecting a college and what you can do to avoid making them:
Mistake 1: Applying only to reach or dream schools
Solution: Make sure the list is balanced. Have a conversation with your high school college counselor to see which category each college on your list fits into: reach (less than 30% chance of admission), target (30-60% chance of admission), or safety (greater than 60% chance of admission). You need one DEFINITE safety school at the very least. Ideally, you should apply to 3-4 reach schools, 3-5 target schools, and 1-2 safety schools. If you have 8 reach school on your list, start cutting!
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