Kacie Candela chooses the “Right Fit” college instead of being awestruck by name-brand college recognition and publicized rankings. Selecting the right college should be a methodical approach where you consider factual data, independent sources, self-imposed student loan limits, and personal preferences. Continue Reading
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Learning More About Colleges: Painting a Picture with Data
College Navigator is one of my favorite websites (as you already know) for accessing college-related data. The information is collected directly from the colleges by the National Center for Education Statistics at www.collegenavigator.gov (note the .gov URL extension which we mentioned in last week’s article!) and there are no advertisements or frilly distractions. Continue Reading
It’s Still Summer…But What Can I Do to Get Ready for Senior Year?
It’s mid-August and many teens are experiencing anxiety from the mere thought of returning to school, but none more than those who are about to begin their final year of high school. They know the pressure is on…applying to college, playing Varsity sports, going to Prom, navigating the social scene, dealing with peer pressure and finally, and most importantly, maintaining those good grades. Continue Reading
More Guidance, Less Information…I am overwhelmed by my choices!
As a high school student or the parent of one, you should take some time to acquaint yourself with the counseling/guidance/or college planning center at your school. Most high schools offer many “information night” sessions throughout the year…call to inquire!
This brings us to our next group of resources…which will be very helpful to you when overwhelmed by the opportunity to apply to any of the 3,000+ colleges in the US… which you then have to pare down to identify a group of 20 to 30 schools to really consider further. Continue Reading
Parents!! Demand Better Education for Our Students during the College Research and Planning Stages!
It is time to demand better education for students and their parents during the college research and planning stages…way before students commit to colleges and sign on the dotted-line for any student loans!
I teach in a high school that offers a college planning course as a senior-year elective during the fall semester…right on time to educate these students with online research and hands-on activities to support their individual career, educational and financial goals. Continue Reading