Author Archives: Navigatio

As we like to say, financial aid is not sexy, but it’s worth your time anyway. Understanding the process and making the necessary preparations a year or two early can help make your child’s education significantly more affordable. When your … Continued

Spend a lot of time making sure every detail on your college application is factually correct. Seniors tend to be overloaded with all that needs to be done, but don’t rush those college applications. Pay close attention to providing accurate … Continued

Having a “balanced list” is one of the most critical components to college admissions. Every year we receive a frantic phone call from at least one student we have never met who has been denied at every school they’ve applied … Continued

Work hard to keep your grades up–your efforts can set the foundation for a bright & happy future, so go for it! Challenge yourself academically with a rigorous course load (but not so rigorous that you can’t succeed) because colleges … Continued

Whitman is a small college in Walla Walla, WA – a quaint college town within walking distance of the school. The surrounding farmlands have been turned into vineyards, moving the demographics of the region from somewhat conservative to more progressive … Continued

We recommend that EVERY senior file a FAFSA. Gather your documents now so you are ready when FAFSA opens October 1st. You will need your 2018 tax return, and any bank accounts and investments you have, minus your retirement accounts … Continued

“College Applications—Biggest Mistakes Students Make” …as reported by college admissions officers across the United States. Not taking ownership of the process (This is your journey students, so dig into college research and figure out what you want!) Not reading applications … Continued

Make sure you feel comfortable at the “gut level.” Don’t base your judgment on what your friends say; take an official tour, eat in the dining halls, look around and chat with students. Do you see “your people” on that … Continued

It’s much easier to get kids motivated about schoolwork if they know what they are working towards. Enlighten kids about the college possibilities early and visit some campuses too. Even younger students benefit from a college visit! Talk about exciting … Continued

Get out and tour some campuses, to better understand the myriad atmospheres & personalities of each college and “type” of college. Stepping foot onto campus gives you better clarity—is this a place I could live for four years? Would my … Continued