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 – 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.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Don’t be afraid to negotiate your financial aid award….
…but remember that you get more bees with honey. A negotiation is a conversation – not a battle of wills! Financial aid offers will vary and if there’s one school who you are really in love with and their offer is a little soft, pick up the phone and call. You have nothing to lose!