With prom season underway, spring fever in full swing, graduation parties to plan, and senioritis firmly settled in for the duration of the school year, it is really easy to let stuff slide. To keep you on track with all things college-related, we’ve put together a college checklist for you. I know, not the most exciting thing in the world, but, with so many distractions right now, it is absolutely vital that you don’t let anything slip between the cracks. Not filing paperwork in a timely manner could result in a lost scholarship, grant, work-study program, housing, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

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I distinctly remember the entire month of April 2005.  That was the month when I received all of my college acceptance and rejection letters.  Afternoons were spent watching the mailbox, hoping and praying for thick packets, and dreading slim envelopes (Side note: these slim envelopes may be deceiving.  Sometimes colleges send out brief congratulatory notes, so don’t be alarmed if your child receives a thin envelope).  I was the first of three children in my family to attend college, meaning that my parents were relatively unprepared for the emotional roller coaster ride that their 18-year-old daughter was about to drag them on. Faced with mixed emotions and a general terror about the next four years of my life, I turned to my parents, who unfortunately had no idea how to respond to my constantly changing emotions.

No parent wants to see his or her child in pain, or feeling upset and rejected. Unfortunately, during college admission season, this may very well happen.  While it may seem like the end of the world for your child, there are some things that you can do to help ease their pain.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Congratulations! You’ve completed AND submitted all your college applications.  Unfortunately, now is the REALLY hard part—the multi-month college waiting game.  Sounds fun, huh?  I’m sure you’ve heard that waiting for your college acceptance letters is the most gruesome aspect of applying to college.  While that is true, the following tidbits will help you navigate this typically anxious time.  So while you’re waiting, here’s what you can do. Read the rest of this entry »

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