I’m proud to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Night of Hope Wine Tasting Event on February 15, 2020. Launching College Success is donating a Comprehensive College Coaching Package valued at $6,100 to the silent auction. The event is being organized by Lisa Augustine, the mother of one of my students, Aaron. He was diagnosed… Read more
And Now, We Wait!
It’s that time of the year again – a period marked with increased anxiety and nervousness. I’m speaking of the wait for college decision letters! The applications have been sent, and now it’s waiting time. No doubt this is an extremely nerve -wracking time for everyone involved. What’s a stressed- out student to do during… Read more
The Importance of Gratitude in the College Admissions Process
I was recently talking with my son-in-law, Paul, about the many changes in the college process that have happened since he was in college. He then shared with me an event that happened at the most recent interviews conducted with law students looking for employment with his firm. He is in charge of the search… Read more
Changes to College Admissions Rules May Not all be Positive
At the September meeting of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), changes were made to the ethical guidelines that colleges have to adhere to when admitting students. These changes went into effect at the end of September of this year and may impact your child’s admission experience. The changes include: For years… Read more
Here’s what you need to know about the FAFSA!
It is that time of year again! The 2020-2021 FAFSA and CSS Profile opens on Tuesday, October 1. The FAFSA is required to be completed by any student and parent who intends to attend college in the Fall of 2020 and will need money to pay for college. Listed below are suggestions and facts that… Read more
The Pros and Cons of Summer College Visits
Pro: Add it to your vacation schedule. With most colleges offering two information sessions and tours a day, even in the summer, many families cram visits to several universities over the course of a few days. Big urban schools, like NYU, tend to have robust summer sessions with a lot of students on campus, so… Read more
A Big Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Way to Go!!!
This past year, I supported students to get into many of the following schools: Bowie Coastal Carolina Colby Case Western U of Delaware Florida State Florida Southern Hood Lafayette Lehigh U of Maryland U of Maryland Eastern Shore U of Michigan U of Maryland Baltimore County McDaniel Penn State Shippensburg Stetson U of South Carolina… Read more
How to Help Without Taking Over the College Essay
It is a rainy Wednesday in July 2018. I am sitting with a Mom and her daughter as they share with me their hopes and dreams for college as well as their fear about the college essay. When I mentioned the essay for the first time, Mom began bombarding me with questions: “Does she have… Read more
Why You Should Take a Second Look at Test-Optional Colleges
In light of the recent Varsity Blues Scandal, which continues to be in the news four weeks after the first headlines, I thought I would revisit an article that I wrote in 2015 about options to college admissions’ testing. As you know, the two assessments used by college admissions’ counselors are the SAT or the… Read more
Taking AP Exams is WELL Worth the Cost!
In reviewing a student’s transcript, most college admissions counselors check for rigorous classes, such as Advanced Placement. Students who earn a four or five on most AP exams are usually awarded college credit. This results in a substantial savings for parents and students, as the cost for an AP exam is currently $94, whereas the… Read more