Starting Early: 5 Reasons to Start Your Scholarship Search In Your Sophomore...
Guest blogger, Felicia Gopaul, is the President of College Funding Resource (CFR), teaches families how the financial aid system works. She shared the following article about getting a jump start on...
View ArticleSeniors — Get the Inside Scoop on the College Essay and Review the New Common...
This week, guest blogger Janine Robinson, shares some helpful hints on the college essay. Want to know the inside scoop on what makes the best college app essays? It’s called a “slice of life”...
View ArticleJuniors and Seniors — Making Your Plans for to Take Standardized Tests? See...
Though standardized tests are not the only piece of information an admissions office will review in the application process, it will be important to take the tests if the colleges require them for...
View ArticleTips for Middle School Counselors and Parents
Are your students thinking about attending college or training in a field of interest? It is never too early to get started in the process even if it is a few years away. Each student can start...
View ArticleMaking a Plan — Where To Start — Middle School Years
Are you thinking about attending college or training in a field of interest? It is never too early to get started in the process even if it is a few years away. You can start positioning yourself to...
View ArticleAction Plan — Freshman Year — Grade 9
Talk to your guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don’t have access to a guidance counselor) about the following: Attending a four-year college or university Establishing your college preparatory...
View ArticleWhat Are Colleges Looking For In a Student Applicant?
What are the factors that affect the decisions of the college admissions committee? Some carry more weight in the application process than others. These are ranked from most influential to least....
View ArticleAction Plan — Sophomore Year — Grade 10
Talk to your guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don’t have access to a guidance counselor) about the following: Reviewing the high school curriculum needed to satisfy the requirements of the...
View ArticleAction Plan for Junior Year — Grade 11
Fall Semester Maintaining your grades during your junior year is especially important. You should be doing at least two hours of homework each night and participating in study groups. Using a computer...
View ArticleGrade 12, Senior Year Action Plan
Fall Semester September Check your transcripts to make sure you have all the credits you need to get into your college(s) of choice. Find out from the colleges to which you are applying whether or not...
View ArticleBuild Your College Planning Library! The 2014–2015 Editions Are In!
It’s that time of year where students, parents, and educators stock their shelves with college planning tools. Dr. Christine Hand Gonzales has written several books you may find helpful to you in the...
View ArticleHello College Freshman — TopTen Tips
College not only poses a need for academic adjustment, but an adjustment to a new lifestyle. Juggling a new schedule and expectations that go along with it can take its toll on freshmen emotionally,...
View ArticleIt’s College Application Time — Begin by Getting Organized!
Seniors — it’s that time of year. Summer has come and gone and you are about to embark the college application process. So where do you begin? First of all, start early! Give yourself plenty of time...
View ArticleQuick Tips for Prepping for the Test
Start soon enough to make a difference. The student should give themselves an adequate amount of time to prepare for the various subject areas. Sufficient preparation will leave the student feeling...
View ArticleHow to Email a College Admissions Counselor
Check Your Email Address First! Yes, you were given a formal name at birth and you may be a creative individual who wants to express yourself with a unique email address, but suddenly you realize...
View ArticleDo I Need to Take the S.A.T Subject Tests?
SAT Subject Tests were developed by the College Board to measure the student’s knowledge or skills in a certain area such as math, history, physical science, literature, and foreign language. These...
View ArticlePlease Explain Score Choice
Score Choice allows the student to forward the scores they choose to the colleges or universities they are applying to. So what does a student need to know about this policy? Here are some items to...
View Article10 Ways to Start Saving for Your College Education
There are multiple ways to prepare to start saving for your college education. 1. A 529 Plan is a state-sponsored program designed to help parents finance education expenses. They are administered by...
View ArticleAdmissions Representative Visit with Students
College admissions representatives begin their fall visits in August and conclude sometime in November. Your high school counselor is probably busy scheduling these visits right now. The...
View ArticleNEW RELEASE TO SUPPORT “WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT”
NEW RELEASE! “A BOOK OF QUESTIONS TO JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER SEARCH” by Christine Hand Gonzales, Ed.D. ALL PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT “THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT” Now Available in eBook for $4.99 and paperback...
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