College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Parents, take the “WE” out of the conversation…
… because WE surely didn’t lose the tennis match & WE most definitely did not fail the test. WE also won’t be accepted or awarded a merit scholarship.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – College lists are not built in a day…
…so do your homework and have appropriate expectations as you work through your college search. Spend the time checking out and getting to know colleges. This effort will help you understand which colleges really are your top choices while also preparing you to put together the strongest applications this fall.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – February ACT scores are released today…
…and I hope you did well! Of course, you will only know how well you did once you measure your scores against the average scores at the schools you are most interested in.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Private scholarships aren’t just going to jump in your lap…
…you have to actually work at earning them. The spoils of scholarship searches go to those who are willing to put in the time and effort so schedule one hour every week to search for scholarships and your effort will pay off.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Your college search is not a popularity contest…
…rather it should be about creating an awesome college experience that will help propel you into the life you want to live. So ditch the rankings and the need to find a college that everyone has heard of. Instead, find the colleges who will fit you academically, socially and financially.