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What (Not) to Write About in Your College Essay

Posted March 18, 2014, 8:27 pm by Stephen Friedfeld

The college application essay – what should you write about? More importantly, what should you not write about? Did you just break up with someone you were dating? Colleges don’t...

Scholarships Can Add Up to Big College Savings

Posted March 13, 2014, 1:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

With college costs at an all-time high and continuing to rise, it makes sense for high school students to apply for as many scholarships as possible. “Applying for scholarships may...

Should Parents Pay for College?

Posted March 11, 2014, 3:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

The news this past week was inundated with stories about a young teen from New Jersey who sued her parents to pay for college. Parents all over the country have...

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT

Posted March 6, 2014, 5:57 pm by Customer Service

The college application process is about to see some dramatic changes. The New SAT This week, the College Board announced plans to refocus and realign the SAT—a test loathed and...

College Admission Mythbusters (Part1)

Posted February 17, 2014, 4:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

Applying to college is a stressful and busy time for all teenagers. Waiting for an acceptance letter is even worse! We’re here to debunk common myths about college admission. Myth...

Public vs. Private High School: One Family’s Perspective

Posted January 17, 2014, 5:01 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

My son recently graduated from a high-quality private high school and my daughter is in 12th grade at a high-quality public one. My son prospered at private school, while my...