What Is the New England Tuition Break?

If your student wants a specific major that isn’t offered by an in-state school, you may feel stuck. Many families...

Why Does Applying for College Cost Money? What You Need to Know

When you start helping your child apply for college, it quickly becomes clear that you could be looking at spending...

Helping vs. Helicoptering: Parents And The College Admissions Process

Many parents of high school students want to help their child through the College Admissions Process. They recognize that applying...

How to Talk to College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers

A few years ago, a school counselor I worked with received a call from an exasperated admissions officer. The purpose...

Yes, Average Students Do Succeed in College

“Average Students Do Succeed in College” is a rarely seen, though quite accurate, headline. In the midst of college admission...

Signs of College Admissions Stress and How to Help

Laura’s daughter, a senior in a magnet program at a suburban public high school, is struggling far more with the...