by Lee Norwood | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
For 30 years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been used by universities across the country to determine how much federal aid a student qualifies for. However, in 2020, the federal government voted on a measure to significantly reduce the...
by Adriane Donkers | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Finding the right-fit college is important for every student. While a 4-year college is right for some students, a community college may be the place to start for other students. This article is a great summary of what you may encounter by starting with community...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Super Scores,” “Subscores,” “Scaled Scores”… We’ve all heard these terms, and it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of standardized testing, feeling like you need a dictionary just to grasp the terminology. But...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s just about Thanksgiving and it’s wise to spend this break from school working on college admissions essays for the Regular Decision cycle. This applies to all students — even those who applied through Early Decision and Early Action policies. Why’s that, you ask?...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The journey to becoming a physician is a challenging and competitive one. With the rigorous demands of medical school admissions, it’s no wonder that many aspiring doctors seek ways to gain a competitive edge. Early Assurance Medical Schools (EAMS) offer a...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Kathryn Knight Randolph University of Colorado – Boulder, CO The University of Colorado is nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and once fall arrives, the mountains come to life with an explosion of color. Students at the University of Colorado are...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The 25 Most Competitive Colleges in 2023-2024 July 25, 2023 As we step into the 2023-2024 academic year, the landscape of American college admissions remains fiercely competitive, particularly at the upper echelons of academia. Institutions often categorized as...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
As of 2023, attending college has become a considerable financial commitment, and the costs have soared compared to the past. Back in 1950, the University of Pennsylvania charged a mere $600 per year, equivalent to around $6,000 today. Now, the annual cost of...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lilly Roser| Sept. 29, 2023, at 5:18 p.m. Pros, Cons of Working in High School Some experts say the pros of high school jobs outweigh the cons. That’s partly because connecting a college application to a specific passion or theme is critical — and a job is one...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 15, 2023 | College Admissions
OFTEN…YES, it does. Ah…the admissions game has become more confusing to applications and more strategic for colleges as technology has opened the door to better predictability on the side of the schools and a need to mitigate risk from the point of view of...
