Luck can be said to hold sway over everyone’s destiny in matters large and small. All the same, it’s a mistake to view admission to elite colleges such as Harvard as a throw of the dice. Admission to a top-tier college is the culmination of a multi-year effort on your part to qualify academically and…
There are students who, in normal times, see benefits to living on campus for all four undergraduate years. On campus, they feel like they’re at the center of all things important to them. On the other hand, there are many students, especially upperclassmen, who prefer the independence from administrative influence that comes with living off-campus.…
If you’re a rising senior, you’re probably looking forward to your upcoming college years with great anticipation. You’ve worked hard for the credentials that will qualify you for admission to the schools that fit you best. College is the prize! But what happens to your aspirations if you enroll at a college that closes its doors…
The college admissions process has become increasingly more complex in the past decade. But the quarantine orders caused by the COVID-19 have added a whole new level of stress and uncertainty. But the situation may also offer some opportunities if you know how to take advantage of them! Join me for my “Conquer College” Zoom…
Join Charlotte Klaar, PhD, for a free Zoom session on college admissions during the pandemic lockdown on Thursday, May 28 at 12 noon. Dr. Klaar will discuss: 1. SAT/ACT Testing changes due to Covid-19 2. Possible college scenarios for the Fall 0f 2020. 3. How this affects the class of 2020 in terms of financial aid…
This is a very difficult time for our country and the world. Among the most significantly affected are those students about to graduate from high school or those beginning their college search while being unable to visit colleges or speak to other students. Hang in there with me as a wade into why a gap…
Waiting for something that you intensely want and then being disappointed, is an experience that people would prefer to avoid. So why would a student set himself or herself up for disappointment by accepting a college’s offer to be waitlisted knowing that the odds of being admitted are often slim? The reason is that they’ll…
This is the fourth in a series about “Face Down Your Top Four College Fears and Help Your Student Succeed!! The short answer to the headline is, “Maybe.” According to student loan expert Mark Kantrowitz, the average 2016 graduate has $37,172 in student debt. Meanwhile, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), estimates the…
It’s critical to have an open discussion with your student about the family financial picture that includes a clear explanation of what you are willing and able to pay toward his education. Often, our kids seem to believe in the proverbial money tree in the backyard. As adults, we know this is an unrealistic view.…
Note: This is the second in a 4-Part Series about “Face Down Your Top Four College Fears & Help Your Student Succeed!” This question requires a bit of a crystal ball and depends on a number of factors. Students at the park A primary factor is how diligently did your student look for a job…