by Kim Stodghill | Nov 14, 2022 | College Admissions
The college application process is dictated by time and deadlines. To minimize stress and avoid missed opportunities, it’s essential that you pay attention to the activities you might want to be focusing on each season. To take out the guessing and help you out...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 14, 2022 | College Admissions
As we enter the holiday season, often filled with family gatherings, it is important that as parents, we also prepare our children (and even ourselves!) for the onslaught of questions and comments about college applications and our seniors. They will get A LOT of...
by Kim Stodghill | Sep 21, 2022 | College Essay
The essay writing process can be a major source of anxiety for high school students. Many young adults have difficulty writing about themselves, and some fear they may not have a compelling story to share in their college essays. And not to add more stress, but the...
by Kim Stodghill | Sep 21, 2022 | Financial Aid / FAFSA
October is just a couple of weeks away and that means it’s almost time to begin filing for financial aid. Colleges use the FAFSA to establish your family’s eligibility for funding to help pay for college, so it’s in your best interest to apply and to do so as early as...
by Kim Stodghill | Sep 1, 2022 | College Admissions
As the school year begins, there is often a range of emotion. Excitement. Apprehension. Dread. For rising seniors, there is typically a lot of anticipation as well. For everyone, no matter what grade, there are certain steps to take to help maximize the opportunities...
by Kim Stodghill | Aug 1, 2022 | College Admissions
The start of each new school year means a new college admissions cycle is beginning. To help prepare for the year ahead, it is important to look back on the results from the Class of 2022. Unfortunately, it was the most competitive and unpredictable year yet. The...
by Kim Stodghill | Jun 1, 2022 | College Admissions
Aahhh summer. The days are longer, warmer and typically more carefree. For many students, the time away from school provides opportunities to delve more deeply into interests and activities that might take a back seat during the academic year. Some students will: try...
by Kim Stodghill | Dec 14, 2021 | College Admissions
What does your social media presence say about you? If you were including your social posts with your college application, would they help or hurt? How smart are you being about your social media presence? While posting selfies with friends seems harmless enough,...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 12, 2021 | College Admissions
Studying abroad can be a great way to give students an incredibly enriching experience they won’t get anywhere else. Could one of the many exciting global opportunities be the right fit for you? I interviewed representatives from Trinity College Dublin, the University...
by Kim Stodghill | Oct 13, 2021 | Financial Aid / FAFSA
The latest version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was released October 1. Have you filled it out yet? Colleges use this form to establish your family’s eligibility for funding to help pay for college, so it’s in your best interest to apply and...
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