“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
What to do AFTER all the College Applications are done
I recently heard this voicemail from one of my students: “I’ve finished all of my college applications. I’m done, right?” I could hear the pride and fear in her voice as she asked the question. She was proud that she had completed all of her nine college applications, including essays, short answers, letter of recommendation… Read more
5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for College
This article appeared in the COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS section of Sass Magazine By KAYLEE HENRY Wasn’t it just yesterday you were watching your child climb the school bus steps for first grade? Now you’re watching the car back out the driveway for senior year. In a blink of an eye it will be college move-in day! Have you… Read more
Partnership will aid first-gen college students
I am a first-generation college student, which I define as the first person in my family to attend and complete a four-year college degree. When I was a senior in high school, I met my guidance counselor for the first time. She was the only adult to ever ask me if I intended to go… Read more
Workshop on the 3 A’s of College: Access, Admissions & Affordability
Attend our 3 A’s of College: Access, Admissions and Affordability to learn from a college admissions’ expert. You’ll discover the proven steps you can take to not only gain admission to one of your dream schools, but to complete college without massive debt. Applying for college can be difficult, overwhelming and stressful. Dianne Keilholtz, NCC,… Read more
The Opportunities and Obstacles of Visiting Colleges During the Summer
Between his two daughters, Chris Snowden and his family have visited more than 15 colleges and universities – some multiple times – during the last five years. “Between AP expectations, soccer, swimming, and lots of homework, finding time to squeeze in college tours meant visiting most schools during breaks,” Snowden says. “Their high school does have a policy of excusing absences to… Read more
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
I love graduation ceremonies, not just to hear “Pomp and Circumstance” one more time, but mainly to witness the joy and happiness in student’s faces as they walk across that stage towards their diploma and their life. This is a time of celebration and reflection, and I hope each of you take the time to… Read more
3 A’s of College: Access, Admissions & Affordability Seminar in Bradenton
Learn from a college admissions’ expert the proven steps you can take to not only gain admission to one of your dream schools, but to complete college without massive debt. Applying for college can be difficult, overwhelming and stressful. Dianne Keilholtz, NCC, IEC has over 30 years’ experience guiding students and families through the entire… Read more
Demystifying AP Courses & Exams
It was the last day of February 2016, when my phone rang. Without taking a breath, the father of one of my freshman began: “I have some questions about Advanced Placement. My daughter doesn’t want to sign up for AP World, but I have heard that taking an AP class will help her get into… Read more
Upcoming Seminar on the 3 A’s of College: Access, Admissions & Affordability
Tuesday, March 13th, 6 – 7:30 PM EDT Register Here Money Mentor Group 263 West Patrick Street, C Suite Frederick, MD 21701 Applying for college can be difficult, overwhelming and stressful. Learn the proven steps you can take to not only gain admission to one of your dream schools but to complete college without massive debt…. Read more