The Summer College Tour: Pros & Cons
Summer can be an ideal time to visit colleges on your student’s list. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make the most of the summer college search. [Read more]
Choosing a College
How do you help your child pick a school where they will be happy, and get a great education without getting overloaded with debt?
The College Search in the Summer
Motivate your student to begin or continue their college search in the summer. Here are some tips for parent. [Read more]
Financial Aid Offers Are Coming: Are You Prepared?
Your student’s financial aid offers are coming. But are you prepared to make a good decision? [Read more]
Simon Newman and the Business of Freshman Retention
The President of Mount St. Mary’s University has resigned over controversy regarding his statements about freshman. What caused the controversy? Is there a legitimate reason to dismiss students before they have even finished one semester? [Read more]
Will the Big Name College Deliver a Big Salary?
Those higher-priced schools are worth the price tag as they ensure a high future salary for your student, right? Actually this doesn’t seem to hold true for all majors. [Read more]
Road-Blocks on the Way to Applying to an Elite College
What is your student up against when applying to an elite university? Unfortunately it can take more than good grades to get in. [Read more]
Should Your Student Attend the Most Selective School Possible?
Many families push their child into attending the most selective school they can get into, but is the right approach? [Read more]
College Fit Trumps Selectivity
Are you falling into the trap of pushing your student into the most prestigious schools they could possibly get into? Here’s why you should be focusing on finding a good match. [Read more]
The Rise in College Administrative Staff
Tuition continues to rise all the while campuses are flodded with part-time teachers and tons of administrative staff. Is this a healthy state for higher ed? [Read more]
Will College Pay Off for Your Student?
Will college pay off for your student? Some thoughts from Will College Pay Off? A Guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You’ll Ever Make by Peter Cappelli. [Read more]
