Check out my article on Steps to your best college choices in the online magazine Parents Source.
www.parentssource.com
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
College Search Websites
www.collegeboard.com
www.ucan-network.org
www.insidecollege.com
www.unigo.com
www.ucan-network.org
www.insidecollege.com
www.unigo.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Developing a list of good college matches
* The Big question is not how will a college choose me, but how will I choose
the right college
* “Good College” means nothing if it is not a good fit for you.
* There is more then One College that is a good match for each student.
* It is more important for a school to offer a student the opportunities to let them shine rather than letting the school shine for them.
* Only 100 schools and certain majors are highly selective
the right college
* “Good College” means nothing if it is not a good fit for you.
* There is more then One College that is a good match for each student.
* It is more important for a school to offer a student the opportunities to let them shine rather than letting the school shine for them.
* Only 100 schools and certain majors are highly selective
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Where Do Students get Financial Aid? Note the percentages!
Federal Loans - 44%, Federal Grants - 13%, Colleges - 19%, State Grants - 6%,
Tax Relief - 6%, Military - 4%, Employment - 4%, Private Scholarships - 4%
Tax Relief - 6%, Military - 4%, Employment - 4%, Private Scholarships - 4%
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Free College and Financial Aid Workshop update
If you are interested in the free workshop at Huntington Learning Center on September 11th, please register with the Huntington Learning Center by calling 610 373 5821.
Who should attend: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in high school with their parent(s)
Who should attend: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in high school with their parent(s)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Fall Test Schedules
Test Date Registration Deadine
SAT
!0/09 SAT & Subject Tests 09/10
11/06 SAT & Subject Tests 10/08
12/04 SAT & Subject Tests 11/05
ACT
09/11 ACT with Writing 08/06
10/23 ACT with Writing 09/17
12/11 ACT with Writing 11/05
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Write your college essay this summer
Seniors in high school, summer is the perfect time to write your college essay before the fall rush. The essay is the hardest but one of the most important parts of your college application. It is your special voice and can tip the scales for you. When writing be creative - "Show Don't Tell" Write about experiences that have made you grow. Admissions staff read many essays - wake them up with yours.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Free College Admissions and Financial Aid Workshops
September 11,2010 1:30pm at Huntington Learning Center
788 Commerce Drive,Village Square, Wyomissing, PA
College Avenues and Huntington Learning Center will co-sponsor a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process and on preparing for the SAT and ACT.
September 25, 2010 2:00pm at Borders Books
1075 Woodland Road, Reading, PA
College Avenues will have a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process.
788 Commerce Drive,Village Square, Wyomissing, PA
College Avenues and Huntington Learning Center will co-sponsor a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process and on preparing for the SAT and ACT.
September 25, 2010 2:00pm at Borders Books
1075 Woodland Road, Reading, PA
College Avenues will have a free workshop on the college admissions and financial aid process.
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