When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.I hope that everyone has had a wonderful start to the year. I have missed writing here for the last six months. Since my … Read More
Extracurricular activities can be an important part of a successful college application. As I mentioned in the What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests Now post, Colleges are taking a more holistic approach to admissions. Academic transcripts, essays, recommendations … Read More
Final application deadlines for regular admission college students will be here shortly. Hopefully, seniors have put the finishing touches on their essays already. It’s helpful for underclassmen to know what to expect in the future though, so I want to … Read More
Hopefully, someone from your teen’s high school guidance team has met with all seniors and helped them work on their college applications. Unfortunately, some school teams are overwhelmed. That is why it is important that your family stays on top … Read More
A while ago I attended the Coalition for College’s online panel discussion regarding whether or not students should take standardized tests and submit their scores when applying to colleges. I shared some of the highlights on the College Prep Mom’s … Read More
As college-bound high school students consider different colleges, it can be helpful to gauge the affordability of the various schools. You can use the college net price calculator to quickly determine how much your family will need to pay for … Read More
In addition to filing the FAFSA, some schools and scholarship opportunities also require the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). If that is the case, the school will share its code with you. That is why I’m sharing information about the application … Read More
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( 2023-24 FAFSA ) is open. Parents of Seniors will receive a lot of correspondence about the FAFSA in the upcoming weeks. I think that it’s also helpful for parents of high school … Read More
The Common Application (Common App) for college is an undergraduate college admission application. Students use it to apply for admission to multiple member colleges and universities through the Common App website. Currently, the Common App is used by 1,000+ colleges … Read More
Is your college-bound high school student in a Naviance school? Initially, I didn’t even know how to answer that question. I had never even heard of Naviance before it was used by my high school (Class of 2022) son. What … Read More