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File as early as you can after October 1st using your 2016 taxes, as many colleges hand out financial aid on a “first come, first serve” basis. Don’t wait till the last moment to apply for FAFSA. The sooner you … Continued
How do you build a good college list? Ask yourself, what are my criteria? Here are some examples of criteria that will likely be important: A sensible and balanced college list takes time! Do your homework NOW. Your original college … Continued
Oregon State University (OSU) is a large (23,903 undergrads) public university with the unusual distinction of being a land grant, sea grant, space grant and sun grant institution (Cornell University is the only other one). What this means is, lots … Continued
It’s all about envisioning themselves there! Get your student on some college campuses early in high school to increase excitement about their own futures. Look at college websites together, read reviews (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org or the Fiske Guide (https://www.amazon.com/Fiske-Guide-Colleges-2017-Edward/dp/1402260679) as examples. Check … Continued
Freshmen and sophomore years are the perfect time to try many different activities so you can zero in on your unique passions later in high school. “What extracurricular activities will impress colleges the most?” That’s a question we hear frequently … Continued
The post-graduation summer can be emotionally taxing for parents and students alike. Students often have mixed emotions when it comes to anticipating college: tremendous excitement combined with fear. Recent grads are exhilarated with the brand new feeling of independence, yet … Continued
Rice University is a gorgeous, highly prestigious research university set in Houston, Texas. The Spanish Mediterranean architecture literally took my breath away when I stepped onto campus for the first time. Rice was founded in 1912 after William Marsh Rice … Continued
Including out-of-state schools in your college search may help you identify the right school at the right price. Many of the in-state public options SEEM like a good price point, but then students are lingering for far too long (6-7 … Continued
Congratulations high school graduate—you did it! You are now well on your way to college—be sure to follow through with a few final steps NOW! Monitor your email–that’s how your college will communicate with you. Stay up-to-date with all requirements … Continued
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask your teachers for recommendations! Give them enough time to write a positive, detailed letter on your behalf and give them plenty of material to work with. Do the best letteraneed to come … Continued