Research and exploring ideas aren’t usually at the top priority of a student or their parents in choosing a college. “Getting a good job” or “moving away from home” are more common criteria for choosing colleges. However, universities are incubators for new knowledge. (Think: Google, which emerged from graduate work at Stanford ) Knowing the…
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Choosing a College for Job Potential in Its Location
Remember choosing colleges for enrollment or application is not only about the academic and social experience for the years between age 18 and 22. Where the college is located in terms of getting a job and not living on mom and dad’s couch until age 35 is also important to consider. The smart folks at…
Comparing College Costs
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is offering a new tool for families to compare up to 3 different colleges’ costs at a time. (Seniors can also add specific information from their financial aid award letters for further comparison. )
College waitlists: the in-between of college admissions
College wait lists offers can leave seniors with more questions than answers. Why didn’t I get accepted, yet wasn’t denied admissions? What information, if anything, should I send to boost my chances of admissions from the wait list? How, and is, the wait list ranked? What are my chances of being admitted from the wait…