College Search Our Counselors Answered: How should expat applicants approach the admissions process? 8answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. How should expat applicants approach the admissions process? It’s really the parents who are & I’ve had several. The student applies as if they were living in the US, and when financial aid time comes, an experienced person’s services are highly desired. Please note, the further away they …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: How should you approach a college visit as an accepted student? 25answers for this question Eric DoblerPresidentDobler College Consulting How should you approach a college visit as an accepted student? My initial response to this is that I hope you have visited or done thorough research on any school you have been admitted to. I don’t see the sense in applying to a school that you don’t have a good …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Is it better to stick close to home or go to school far away? 34answers for this question Mark GathercoleUniversity AdvisorIndependent University Advising Is it better to stick close to home or go to school far away? Unless there are extenuating circumstances, college is a time to step out and away from home to be “on your own”. Of course, you’re never all alone at college – there are always …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Should students approach the college process differently in this economy? 29answers for this question Michelle GreenAdmissions ConsultantMy College Admissions Coach Students should consider financial safeties… as well as schools that offer merit scholarships, need-blind schools if they think they will have a need for substantial financial aid. Some schools offer guaranteed academic scholarships based on GPA, SAT or ACT scores. National Merit Scholarship winners may also qualify for more money …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Should students consider taking a year off in between high school and college? 20answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. Should students consider taking a year off in between high school and college? Some should, most shouldn’t. There are too many variables for a detailed answer. Ronald Harris Should students consider taking a year off in between high school and college? A gap …
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