How to Make the Most of a Summer College Tour
Summer isn’t the ideal time to visit colleges, but it can still be worthwhile. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Regular readers of this blog know that I strongly recommend visiting colleges in the fall and...
View ArticleWhat to Do Now that College Acceptance Letters are Arriving
May 1 may seem a long way off, but there’s work to be done until then. By Anne Vaccaro Brady A few short months (or weeks) ago, the stress level in your house maxed out as you worried whether your …...
View ArticleCollege Admissions News for You
Suggestions on picking a college, checklists for juniors and seniors, college tour tips and more. By Anne Vaccaro Brady March can be a stressful month for families of high school seniors as the...
View ArticleMaking the Most of the Summer Before Senior Year
Here’s a checklist for you and your high school senior. By Anne Vaccaro Brady In case you’re wondering what your rising senior should’ve been doing this summer in terms of college planning, I’ve...
View ArticleBack on the Road for College Tours
Recently I visited a couple of colleges and found some tips and trends worth sharing. By Anne Vaccaro Brady I tagged along with my nephew, a high school junior, and my sister and brother-in-law on...
View ArticlePlaying Catch Up with College Admissions
Sometimes you realize there was a kink in your planning. by Anne Vaccaro Brady Talking with one of my best friends the other day after she had just returned from an accepted students tour with her...
View ArticleHitting the Road for College Tours
My son, a college freshman, recently revealed he missed going on college tours, which started me thinking. Neither of my kids ever seemed overly excited about looking at colleges. They had the same...
View ArticleParents Need to be Involved in the College Admissions Process
With decision time around the corner, your high school senior needs your input. Up until now, you may have taken a hands-off approach to the whole college admissions process. I know plenty of parents...
View ArticleNews on College Admissions and More
To-do lists for high school juniors and seniors, determining the real cost of college & more. Whether your student is a high school underclassman, a graduating senior or a college freshman, read on...
View ArticleNavigating College Visits in a Coronavirus Environment
Colleges are cancelling campus tours and accepted students days. Your high school senior can’t decide among their college acceptances and you had planned to make some final visits to their top choice...
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