To Apply or Not Apply for Need-Based Aid: Who Should Check the Box?
Lara Poulios September 27, 2022
college applications,
FAFSA,
financial aid,
Scholarships,
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It’s no secret that during these uncertain economic times, colleges are having a more challenging time than ever maintaining balanced operating budgets. And while the question of whether or not families should apply for need-based financial aid comes up every year, the idea that there may be an “admissions edge” when not applying for financial aid seems to be more relevant than ever. So, who ...
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Does Legacy Status Matter in College Admission?
Kristina Dooley August 31, 2022
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college applications,
legacy,
alumni,
legacy admission
Oh, legacy admission, you sneaky little detail. How is it that you manage to make so many happy while others loathe the idea of you? The mere thought of your impact has alumni counting down the years, months and days until they can exclaim alongside their children “WE got in!”
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Spring Into Summer! Tips for Rising Sophomores and Juniors
Amy Rice April 06, 2022
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college planning,
college tours,
common app,
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For those of us living in the northern half of the U.S., the weather makes summer feel like a LONG way off. But, in reality, it’s already April and school will be out before we know it. Summer is a great time for outdoor BBQs, swimming with friends, and catching up on some ZZZ’s after a busy end of the year. It is also the perfect time to work on your college planning process!
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They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2022-23 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2021-22 application cycle.
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Did You Get In? Tips for Managing College Admission Decisions
Amber Gilsdorf December 20, 2021
college admission,
college applications,
parent tips,
college rejection,
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early decision,
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Application Decisions are rolling in! Some of you may have already heard some positive results. Others may be waiting for the news. Either way, we want to take a quick minute to share some tips with you as Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) decisions start to be released in the coming weeks and months.
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