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Changes to Bright Futures May Dim Hopes for Some Students
When the Bright Futures Scholarship Program began in 1997, many hoped that the promise of free money for college would encourage Florida’s brightest students to stay in-state for school. The plan...
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College Rejection Letters: Scream, Shout…Let it Out!
Rejection hurts, especially when it comes from your dream college. I know because I have been there. Years ago (don’t ask how many!), my dream was to attend Stanford University. I spent considerable...
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Kick Start Your College Planning Now!
Each year, I am surprised by the number of underclassmen that put off starting their college search and financial aid planning because they’re not seniors yet. With the abundance of resources available...
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Is a Private College Education Really Better?
If you ask many high school seniors, the ultimate college dream is to attend an Ivy League school, such as Harvard University or Yale University. These schools represent the highest pinnacle in a...
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Make the ‘Write’ Impression: Scholarship Essay Exercise
If you have spent any time searching for scholarships lately, you have probably noticed that many programs require an essay in addition to the scholarship application. The essay is often one of the...
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3 Tips for Avoiding Senioritis
Over the next few months, an epidemic will sweep through the halls of many high schools. Most of you will get a mild case, but a few unfortunate souls will be hit hard. I’m not talking about N1H1 or...
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Banking on a Full-Ride Scholarship? Don’t Bet on it.
Did your child make the AB Honor Roll or Dean’s List every semester? Are his/her college entrance exam scores above average? If so, congratulations! Unfortunately, those grades will not necessarily...
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Summer Internship Opportunities for Teens
How do you plan to spend your summer this year? Will you be sleeping late each morning, spending a few hours on Facebook, playing video games, or will you be getting a job at a local fast food...
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Weird, Wacky and Wild Scholarships
You’ve probably heard the stories about those strange scholarships that are just waiting for students to find them. But if you’ve done any research lately, you know that those weird and wacky...
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Keeping the Peace During College Tours
This spring, I will be spending a few weeks with my daughter touring college campuses; she’s a sophomore in high school and eager to start exploring her options. Just as her brother did before her, she...
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5 Steps to a Successful College Interview
College interviews can be a vital part of the college admissions process; they can help students differentiate themselves from other applicants and they allow students to learn more about prospective...
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Parents, It’s Time to Let Your Kids Fly
Letting go is never easy. I know because I have been there. When my first child was getting ready to graduate from high school, I was a basket case. I watched him grow from a fussy baby who never let...
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A Student’s Guide to Choosing a Financial Aid Package
If you are one of the lucky students who has received acceptance letters from more than one college, congratulations! Your hard work and persistence has paid off, but you now have the difficult...
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Starting the College Conversation
The last year of high school is overwhelming for many students and parents. While students are busy taking entrance exams, completing their college applications and waiting for acceptance letters,...
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College Countdown: A Parent’s To-Do List
It’s hard to believe, but in a few short months your child will be in college. You may think that all the hard work is behind you, now that his/her college applications are complete and financial aid...
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The Teenager’s Guide to Finding College Scholarships
I’m pretty sure that most of you know by now that college can be quite expensive. Even a local college can put a rather large dent in your bank account, especially if you do not qualify for federal...
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The Pros and Cons of Dual Enrollment
Students can often gain an edge in the college admissions process by challenging themselves through rigorous classes, such as those found in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or...
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3 Tips for Getting Great Recommendation Letters
As you begin the process of planning and saving for college, you will find that most colleges and many scholarship providers require letters of recommendation. This important element is like a...
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Do Extracurricular Activities Really Make a Difference?
We all know that excellent grades and test scores play a major role in getting accepted to college, but are extracurricular activities important, too? The short answer is yes. This is not to say that...
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Preparing for the New Common Application Essay Prompts
Last month, the Common Application Board of Directors announced its much anticipated new essay prompts for the 2013-2014 Common Application, which are designed to give students the opportunity to be...
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