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Drastic Measures for Financial Aid

A timely look at the pressure families are under when it comes to paying for college: “Divorce? Marry off your kid? As financial aid confusion grows, parents consider drastic measures” by Chris Quintana of USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/11/22/fafsa-college-financial-aid-what-is-efc/3930953002/

By |2020-01-26T21:45:12-08:00January 31st, 2020|College Admissions|

Build Your Professional Network

College is a great time to start building your professional network! Step One: Join organizations/clubs filled with people who are into the same things you enjoy. Step Two: Stay in touch with teachers and link with them on social media/LinkedIn. Step Three: Use job shadowing and internships to grow your professional contact [...]

By |2020-01-26T21:45:29-08:00January 30th, 2020|Career Development|

Thinking About Law School?

“Columbia, Stanford, and Chicago law will charge more than $100,000 PER YEAR to attend… Several of their law school peers are poised just below it and will surpass six figures soon…” by Greta Anderson of Inside Higher Ed https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/21/columbia-stanford-and-chicago-law-schools-now-cost-more-100000-attend

By |2020-01-26T21:46:07-08:00January 29th, 2020|The College Years|

Early Decision Applications on the Rise

“For the first time, the number of applications submitted for early decision (ED), early action (EA), and regular decision deadlines (around 860,000 applications), exceeded the number traditionally submitted on January 1 (around 720,000)…At many colleges, being in an Early Action pool maximizes important opportunities, such as limited-space majors, merit-based scholarships, and on-campus [...]

By |2020-01-26T21:46:28-08:00January 28th, 2020|College Admissions|

Secret Weapon – Teacher Office Hours!

Who are the people your high school or college students should turn to if they want to do well in their classes this upcoming semester? Their teachers. Students who utilize an instructor’s office or tutorial hours not only get help with the subject, they also give teacher’s a chance to know the [...]

By |2020-01-26T21:47:00-08:00January 27th, 2020|Good To Know|

Doyle Foundation Scholarship

Graduating seniors of the HBUHSD and students from local Community Colleges are eligible to apply for the 2020-2021 Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation Scholarship. Each scholarship is unique and based on the student’s application; there is no minimum GPA required, no income cap, and is not limited to a specific [...]

By |2020-01-12T20:46:03-08:00January 16th, 2020|College Admissions|

Why Did You Choose Our School Essay

Why do colleges ask “Why did you choose to apply to X school or Y program?” during the college application process? Isn’t it obvious students want to go where they apply? Actually, the answer is no according to college admissions counselors. If a student can’t articulate clearly why a school is the [...]

By |2020-01-12T20:47:27-08:00January 15th, 2020|College Admissions|

College Essays and Mental Health Disclosures

Food for thought as students prepare their final private school essays: “Applicants at New College of Florida who wrote about their mental health issues were subject to a second read - even if they met the standards…Colleges may not ask if students have a mental health issue, but it is common for students [...]

By |2020-01-12T20:47:40-08:00January 14th, 2020|College Admissions|

USC Bovard Scholars Program

The USC Bovard Scholars Program helps talented, junior year high school students from low-income families ignite a passion for future college opportunities. 77% of the applicants chosen are first generation college students with a $25K median household income and a 4.27 GPA. The deadline is 1-17-20; for more information visit: https://bovardscholars.usc.edu/.

By |2020-01-12T20:45:50-08:00January 13th, 2020|College Admissions|
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