College Admissions advice from College4Careers
Want to see where all the colleges your students are applying to rank in terms of graduation rates and return on investment? Georgetown University has compiled the rankings of 4,500 schools to help families make an educated decision based on all the facts! https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/CollegeROI/
Is college worth it? A compelling question during the college application period. Check out the insightful Washington Post article and the top 10 colleges with the best 40 year return on your investment (spoiler alert - the TOP THREE are all related to one surprising industry)! And look who landed in spots [...]
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/
Some food for thought as students head into the new year from InsideHigherEd...
Using the Common App? Be sure to utilize the FREE Scholar Snapp option within the Common App to access over $35 million in college scholarships!
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
File and follow your FAFSA on the new free myStudentAid mobile app! Android and iPhone users check your app store for details.
More Classes = More Money! CA community college students who enroll in at least 15 or more units/semester can qualify for an ADDITIONAL $4000/year in financial aid with the Student Success Completion Grant. Transfer to a four-year college in record time and save $$$ First step: complete the FAFSA! ICanAffordCollege.com
Wednesday, October 16th 2019 7:00 to 9:00 pm Golden West College Over 100 universities, trade schools, and military representatives will be in attendance in addition to free workshops on NCAA eligibility, financial aid, and more!
"The Newport-Mesa Unified School District’s College and Career Night is an annual event that allows 7th-12th grade students exclusive access to hundreds of college representatives and the chance to explore careers in a variety of fields. Between their studies, extra-curricular activities, part-time jobs, and the day-to-day of being a high school student, [...]
