The College Search

The family is the single biggest influence on children during the younger years so talk to your kids about college early. Incorporate college discussions into everyday life, and your kids will get the message very early on that attending college … Continued

Get on the college websites and look for details about how to Plan A Visit. During spring break, tours can fill up so be sure to sign up early. Be proactive & seek out dates for college tours and info … Continued

Many parents aren’t tuned into how much the college admissions process has evolved in the past 20-30 years. More students than ever are seeking college educations making the process overly competitive & complicated. Multiple testing agencies, myriad academic choices and … Continued

When searching for colleges, cast a wide net. Don’t limit your student’s options by only seeking out colleges that are in-state or nearby. When compiling a college list, encourage them to widen their search to include some out-of-state colleges. There … Continued

Research colleges, sign up for official tours & info sessions on college websites. Make good use of all the resources available to you. Actively seek out dates for college tours and info sessions by checking out different college websites. Taking … Continued

Have a heart to heart with yourself & take time for plenty of introspection during the college search, especially early on. What do you want out of college? Set aside some hours to research and really think about your college … Continued

Whether your student applies to public or private schools, they’d be wise to at least consider a wide variety of school “types.” Our best advice for the preliminary search: keep your mind as open as possible, for as long as … Continued

Tell colleges you are intrigued with their campus and interested in their programs! Showing your interest can boost your chances of getting admitted. Colleges want to know not only that prospective students will bring a positive vibe to the campus—they … Continued