One of my students recently called me, frantic as he had been deferred from Duke, which is his dream school. “Does this mean I am not getting in? Why? What should I do?” The questions came fast and furious. I could feel his anxiety and worry over the phone. I asked him to take a… Read more
The Uncertain Future of Testing
Twenty twenty has been a difficult year for the standardized testing industry, specifically the SAT and ACT. Over the spring and summer, the ACT and SAT cancelled tests and hundreds of colleges, including highly selective ones, joined the test optional movement, at least for the 2020-2021 season. Jeff Selingo, author of the NY Times Bestseller… Read more
In Gratitude
Not only during this holiday season but at all times of the year, I believe it is important to stop and reflect on all of the gifts I have been blessed with. I know for most of us, 2020 is a year that we just want to put in our rear-view mirror. Think of it. … Read more
FAFSA and All Things Financial Aid
It is that time of year again! The 2020-2021 FAFSA and CSS Profile are open. The FAFSA is required to be completed by any student and parent who intends to attend college in the Fall of 2021 and will need money to pay for college. Listed below are suggestions and facts that I believe will… Read more
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Visiting College under Covid:
I know that many high school sophomores and juniors look forward to visiting college campuses this year. Check out the college’s website to determine if they are offering in-person visits. It really depends on the college. Here are some tips on getting the most out of a college visit, whether it is virtual or in… Read more
Virtual College Fairs this Fall:
If you are a high school sophomore, junior or senior, here’s your chance to hear firsthand from admissions counselors at hundreds of colleges and universities nearby, across the country and around the world Registration for a National Association for College Admissions Counseling, NACAC, Virtual College Fair begins in mid-August. Parents are invited also. Sign up… Read more
College Admissions during a Pandemic v. 5
It is difficult, these days, to keep up with all the news about college admissions, testing, and campus visits. Parents and students have more questions than answers? Are schools opening in the fall? How are they opening? Remotely? In person? A combination? Do students have to take the SAT or ACT? What is test optional?… Read more
Virtual College Fairs this Fall
If you are a high school sophomore or junior, a Virtual College Fair is your chance to hear firsthand from admissions counselors at hundreds of colleges and universities nearby, across the country and around the world Registration for a NACAC Virtual College Fair begins in mid-August. Parents are also invited. Sign up at: https://www.nacacfairs.org/virtual/ to receive… Read more
TO TEST OR NOT TO TEST – Advice for students in the class of 2021
As of today, July 13, 2020, there are more than 1240 colleges and universities that have joined the test optional movement for at least the next year. It has been estimated that by the end of August 2020, more than 50% of all colleges in the United States will have a test-optional policy. The tests,… Read more