Worried that virtual learning has put your student behind during Important high school years? Are you concerned about your student getting behind on his or her essay, common application and resume? Our Summer Camps will give your student a jumpstart on key aspects of college admissions in just 3 days! You’ll also get the latest update…
When should you start planning for college? Earlier than you think! On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 6 – 7 p.m., Bonnie Kleffman of the Fort Mill School District will interview Charlotte Klaar, PhD about the steps families should take to set students up for college success. This process begins in freshman year of high…
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…
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…
You want your student to get into a good college, have a fantastic college experience and find a rewarding career – all on an affordable budget! But where do you start sorting through the overwhelming steps of the college preparation and application process? After all, with 3,500 colleges nationwide, and tuition costs alone ranging from…
Charlotte Klaar, a Certified Educational Planner with more than 20 years of experience, is being honored with the Steven R. Antonoff Award for Professional Achievement at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Spring Conference in Boston, MA on Friday, May 6, 2016. The award was created to recognize an IECA professional who has distinguished him…