College Direction

Which Test Should I Take-The SAT or ACT?

The SAT and ACT often cause more stress and worry than any other part of the college admissions process. Parents and students know that for most schools, their test scores are an important factor for both college admissions and scholarships. The SAT ... Read >

Who Gets Financial Aid for College? Only Parents Who Apply for It

Applying for financial aid can be a challenge and many parents delay the process as long as they can. Some think they need to wait until their taxes have been filed, when in fact an estimate based on your previous year's taxes is completely acceptable. ... Read >

College Help for High School Juniors and their Families

Going to college can seem overwhelming at first. Maybe you haven't even thought about it. You may be wondering where to begin and what to do. As a high school junior, it is time to start some college planning to make the college admission process as str... Read >

Educational Consultants Take the Stress Out of College Admissions

High school counselors spend an average of 23 minutes working with their college-bound students on the college search and planning process. Most high school counselors work with more than 350 students. Few high school counselors are able to visit colleg... Read >

Twelve Tips to Help Parents Cut College Costs

Who isn't feeling the economic crunch? College funds have dwindled, investments have taken a hit, and job layoffs continue to add to feelings of economic instability. Parents with children headed to college this year or next are wondering how to cut co... Read >

College Advice and College Planning for High School Juniors

Going to college can seem overwhelming at first. Maybe you haven't even thought about it. You may be wondering where to begin and what to do. As a high school junior, it is time to start some college planning to make the college admission process as stre... Read >

Test Prep Improves Scores for College Admissions and Scholarships

Students will be taking the most important tests in their high school career sometime in the next few months. SAT and ACT scores are among the top three significant factors for college admissions at the majority of schools. When students do well on thes... Read >

Helping Your Teen Handle College Rejection

Who wants to be rejected? None of us do, but for teenagers it may be especially painful. Many upon receiving the letter that begins "I am sorry to inform you" are devastated. They have spent four years studying hard, did test prep for the SAT and ACT, ... Read >

How to Handle the Holidays with College Kids

For many parents, this is the first extended period of time that you and your college kids will spend together since they left in August or September for school. They will arrive home exhausted from finals, stressed out about grades, and experiencing som... Read >