College Terminology 5: On Campus Terms

As I start writing more blogs for your information, I realize that some of the terminology might be a bit foreign to you. If you have ever done a college visit, your head begins to spin with what they are saying. I have compiled a great list of college terminology that will help you through the entire process, whether you are thinking of the a 2- or 4-year school.

Selective Universities Admissions Series: 5 Admission Process Part 1

In this Collaborator Post, Bill Parker gives us an in depth insider look at the admissions process as run by the University of Chicago's Admissions Committee.

College Terminology 4: Financial Aid & Scholarships

As I start writing more blogs for your information, I realize that some of the terminology might be a bit foreign to you. If you have ever done a college visit, your head begins to spin with what they are saying. I have compiled a great list of college terminology that will help you through the entire process, whether you are thinking of the a 2- or 4-year school.

College Series: ACT & SAT 102 - Getting Them For Free!

The college application process as a whole can seriously break the bank!  Fortunately, for families who need assistance there is help. Both ACT and SAT offer 2 free waivers to students who qualify. The SAT (College Board) also allows you 4 free application fee waivers!

Links to Success 3: Book Review of Admissions Essay Boot Camp

For the next few weeks, I am going to post book and video reviews in hopes to give you a well-rounded view of the resources available to you. 

College Terminology 3: Admissions Process

As I start writing more blogs for your information, I realize that some of the terminology might be a bit foreign to you. If you have ever done a college visit, your head begins to spin with what they are saying. I have compiled a great list of college terminology that will help you through the entire process, whether you are thinking of the a 2- or 4-year school.

Selective Universities Admissions Series: 3 Not Just Ivy League Part 1

In this week's collaborative post, another category of private research university: the second tier schools. Most of them offer great opportunities, boast fine faculty, and confer the additional advantage of being considerably less sought after, meaning that they’re much easier to get into than their higher profile siblings.

College Terminology 2: Post-secondary Institutions & Programs

As I start writing more blogs for your information, I realize that some of the terminology might be a bit foreign to you. If you have ever done a college visit, your head begins to spin with what they are saying. I have compiled a great list of college terminology that will help you through the entire process, whether you are thinking of the a 2- or 4-year school.

Links to Success #2: College Visits

Each week Amanda Sterk, Founder and Director of Unmaze Me, chooses a handful of articles to highlight providing a brief overview and explanation as to why you should take the time to click through to them. This week the links focus on College Visits.

 

College Terminology 1: High School Related

As I start writing more blogs for your information, I realize that some of the terminology might be a bit foreign to you. If you have ever done a college visit, your head begins to spin with what they are saying. I have compiled a great list of college terminology that will help you through the entire process, whether you are thinking of the a 2- or 4-year school.

Selective Universities Admissions Series: 2 What Do The Numbers Mean?

In this installment, Mr. Bill Parker breaks down what the numbers mean for selective schools. He also discusses the mysterious May 1st deadline and what it entails for both the college admission and student.

Your First "Links to Success"

Each week Amanda Sterk, Founder and Director of Unmaze Me, chooses a handful of articles to highlight providing a brief overview and explanation as to why you should take the time to click through to them.