College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Hey juniors, it’s a marathon, not a sprint
And to that end, you need to work hard to keep things in perspective. It gets crazy along the way, but here’s some great advice from a current college student about what she would do if she could do it all over again.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Don’t assume you won’t qualify for financial aid
Everyone should apply for aid, regardless of what type of salary they earn. You never know when life might change and if a situation should arise where you want to take out a loan, you will need to have filed a FAFSA to qualify.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – Look beyond the price tag
Don’t assume a school is out of reach, financially, until you have used their net price calculator and thoroughly researched the potential for receiving a scholarship.
College Counseling Tip Of The Day – There is no single right college for you.
It’s plain and simple. With over 4,000 degree granting colleges and universities in this country, there is more than one college that would be a great match for you. In fact, there may be hundreds. You just need to be willing to look around.