CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE! This year, the changes to the college financial aid process are numerous. October 1 has always been the first day any U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen expecting to apply for need-based financial aid can access, complete, and submit the necessary forms. The most common of these forms is the Free Application for…
On November 16, 2022, a quiet revolt began among institutions of higher education in this country. Most of us probably aren’t aware of this fact as this was also the day that Kevin McCarthy became the current Speaker of the House and Donald Trump announced his Republican candidacy for President in 2024. Yet, on this…
For families of high school students, filling out the FAFSA form for the first time can be stressful. Congress, through the FAFSA Simplification Act, recently enacted changes to this form that go into effect in October 2023. As a college coach, I am committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information about anything related…
As a college admission’s counselor, I’m always on the lookout for anything that can support and benefit my students in writing that all-important college admission’s essay. I recently learned about a new AI technology, ChatGPT, in talking with colleagues. What I was hearing from them was alarming. “This is going to allow students to openly…