Using your spring break to visit colleges is a great idea, but be aware of spring break schedules for the colleges you wish to visit. It’s best to see a coll...

Alan Katzman, founder and CEO of Social Assurity, guides students on creating a winning social media presence. He is a pioneer in developing and advancing te...

The process of applying to college has become increasingly strategic for both students and colleges.  With students applying to more colleges and colleges re...

If you took the PSAT earlier this fall, you should expect to receive your scores sometime next week.  The CollegeBoard says scores will be released to studen...

Next week most Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving.  In the upcoming holiday season, you will likely end up spending time with lots of family.  Maybe it’s ...

You can apply for financial aid now! The first step to getting financial aid is to apply.  And although you may still be completing your college application,...

The essay portion of the SAT and the Writing section of the ACT are both optional.  According to the Prep Scholar blog (as of May 2019), only 28 colleges req...

Although senior year may be just getting started, college application season is already here!  Many colleges are accepting applications even now, and some ha...

Enrollment decision made? Check! College housing selected? Check! Credit card for college – What?!  Should I get a credit card? Before you leave for college,...

If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October.  It’s offered at your school and you should check with your school counselor for the e...

How do you like to learn? Do you like to talk to the teachers, raise your hand and stay after class?  Or do you prefer to learn by being quiet, checking in w...

You said it when you were a child, “I can’t wait to be a grown-up!” Your parents asked you, “When will you act like an adult?” Is high school graduation the ...

There is more to going to college than showing up on campus the first day with schedule and books in hand.  Whether it is next summer or years away, use the ...

One of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group.  You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high school or even long...

It will soon be time to ask your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations. But before doing that it helps to have done some self-reflect...

One of the big questions you have as a student (and your parents too) is ‘Where will I be living next year?” Be sure to explore the housing choices on campus...

Have you considered studying abroad?  What if you could study abroad for your entire college experience rather than just one semester?  Studying in the Unite...

It may feel like Santa just finished his rounds yesterday, but are you done with your college applications? There are multiple steps to getting a COMPLETE ap...

The process of applying to college has become increasingly strategic for both students and colleges.  Gone are the days of mailing a paper application to one...

Have you considered taking a year off after high school? What? Is that insane?! Not at all. This is the perfect moment to take a deep breath and consider tak...