As the private school deadlines approach, check out this key piece of advice from Brennan Barnard & Rick Clark, authors of The Truth About College Admission: “Q: In a chapter on remapping admissions, you advise students to "think like a dean...” A: When deans of admission begin planning to create a class, [...]
Check out the new expanded College Scorecard which includes potential debt and earnings information based on what a student wants to study, graduation rates, and even apprenticeships. You can even compare up to ten different schools and see how they stack up! https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
A fantastic read for parents of college-bound teens full of tips on how to support students to get them get ready to fly solo yet maintain their close bonds with family. Thank you Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan for a great resource!
The first year of college can be stressful, scary, and overwhelming but the “Student's Guide To Your First Year of College” YouTube video guides are here to set them up for success... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVix8d69sPe4PZ5M0YCmgdqIcFmvGuMZ0
Some food for thought as students head into the new year from InsideHigherEd...
A College Degree = Future Earnings * People with college degrees or certifications earn about 56% more than those who only have a high school diploma * By the year 2020, 65% of all jobs will require education and training beyond high school * Few jobs requiring only a high school diploma [...]
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Who’s considered a parent on the FAFSA? It’s not an easy answer for all families. The wrong answer can cost a family thousands in financial aid. This handy chart can help: Bit.ly/parentonFOTW
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