July 2015

Do I Have a Chance if I have Been Waitlisted?

Being on the waitlist can be very taxing on the nerves. It is good to have all of the details of what this means so you can put your mind at ease.

It’s called the waitlist for a reason. First you have to wait…and wait. And then you wait some more, all the while wondering about your college waitlist chances. As the time goes on, you can’t help but let the same question keep playing on repeat in your head: Do I even have a chance?

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

Every College Checklist You Need For Summer

There are so many moving parts, it just makes sense to have a handful of checklists to follow when preparing for college.

Let’s face it – when it comes to searching, applying and (finally!) attending college, there are a lot of deadlines to keep track of. And on top of those deadlines are all of the other things you need to do to prepare for what will be one of the biggest accomplishments in your life. All of those due dates, to-do’s and lists floating around in your brain can get a little overwhelming. That’s where the college checklist comes into play.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

Community Service: Do Good and Look Good To Colleges

There is no denying how great community service can be. But did you know it can help you get into your college of choice too?

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

Your Child’s Dream School Shouldn’t Be The Only Option

Your child has just passionately announced his or her dream school…now what?

What is a “dream school” anyway?

Although every college is different – and surely every dream is different – “dream schools” typically have two things in common:

The school is highly competitive for admissions
The school is well-known for a particular field of study that your son or daughter is especially interested in.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

4 Crucial Ways to Prepare Your Child for College

As a parent, nothing makes you more proud than helping to prepare your child for college.

Knowing your child is preparing for college and, more importantly, adulthood, is very rewarding. All of your love and support is starting to pay off, but you know there is still a lot to do.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

College Waitlist Tips You Need to Know

It feels a lot like waiting for someone to ask you to prom. It’s the scary place between acceptance and rejection.

Let’s talk about the college waitlist.

Applying to college is supposed to be clear cut, right? You’re supposed to get an acceptance or a rejection. Acceptances are great. Rejections sting a little. Either way, at least you know where you stand.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before College

There are so many things that I wish I could whisper in the ear of my 18-year-old self.

It hasn’t been too long since I was enduring the daily college grind. Just a few years ago, a few months after graduation, I was carefully slipping my diploma out of a sealed envelope and into a polished frame.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

Should You Retake the SAT’s to Improve Your Score?

There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to retake the SAT’s or not.

This question comes up quite often: should you retake the SAT’s to improve your score? And the reality is, there is no simple answer. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to retake the SAT’s or not.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

How to Prepare Your Child for College Costs

It’s never too early to start saving money for your child’s future college costs! In fact, you should start saving as early as possible.

We know you want your child to go far in life. You want them to get the education they deserve. You want them to be prepared for their first real job. You want them to blossom in a lifelong career.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015

Preparing for College

What to Consider When Choosing a College

Seniors—Congratulations! Sit down, take a deep breath, and smile. You’re in. But there’s still work to do.

Choosing a college ranks among the most important decisions a person makes in his or her lifetime. It requires a lot of thought. You’ve told some colleges that you like them, and one or more have said that they like you back. But you can only go to one college, so you’ll need to break some hearts.

Regan Blume July 7, 2015