Good morning: Like many of you, I have been following the college admissions scandal that has been in the news these last few days. As an independent college counselor with more than 30 years of experience, I am angry and sad that this is happening today. However, I am not surprised. I have met many… Read more
Understanding those Critical Financial Aid Letters
“The waiting is finally over!” Mrs. Drew* happily shared with me as I answered my phone in April 2018. “Scott* got into all of the schools on his list, which is wonderful. So, how do we decide where he should go? I have started receiving his financial aid award letters and I don’t understand them. … Read more
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Finding Free Money for College
“The choices you make right now will impact you for the rest of your life” ~ Kristina Ellis. Every time that you think the price of a college education couldn’t grow more ridiculously expensive, costs go up again. As a high school counselor, I can remember sharing my concerns about the rising costs with parents ten… Read more
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Is College Really Worth It?
Actions You Can Take Now to Insure that Your Money is Well Spent. It’s 8 a.m. on a rainy May afternoon. The tenth graders I’m teaching are sitting at their tables alert and puzzled. I’d just put a slide on the screen that showcased how much more money they will make in their lifetime should they… Read more
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The All Important College Visit
The All Important College Visit – What to Look For? What to Ask About? “Early in the morning; it’s the dawn of a new day; New Hopes, New Dreams, New Ways”~ India Arie Last month, I toured 14 colleges in eight days, all schools part of the Florida Sunshine Consortium. I learned a lot, met a lot of… Read more
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Stop Living Your Life Through Your Children
“Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unloved life of the parent.” ~ Carl Jung The memory of holding my daughter for the first time is as fresh today as it was forty years ago. As the nurse placed her in my impatient, sweaty arms, it felt as if my… Read more
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The College Lady – Interview with Rob Mario WRNR 10-26-15
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Conquering the Dreaded College Admissions Essay
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ― Winston S. Churchill It’s October, and for many high school seniors, panic has begun to set in. The deadline for submitting their application is less than a month away, and they haven’t yet begun their college admissions essay. Their… Read more
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The College Lady – Interview with Rob Mario at WRNR
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Applying to College? Top 10 Factors to Consider.
It’s a rainy Thursday afternoon at the end of August 2012. I’m sitting at my desk in the Guidance office when I receive a phone call from a frantic parent. After introducing herself, she says, all in one breath: “My son is a senior, Mrs. Keilholtz. You need to help us. He hasn’t even looked… Read more
