How do you get money for college? Are you reading about college financial aid online or chatting about it with your friends?  Are your parents wondering how much your college education is going to cost them? Beginning and Ending Premise of College Funding Colleges and the government say the primary responsibility for paying for college

I’m not meaning to add any pressure at an already stressful time, but as you enter your senior year of high school, the college application clock is ticking.  In just a few months, you will need to complete the application process, so, if you haven’t already settled on your top college choices, now is the

Marketplace APM: The Common Application gets an update. Hear the full story from NPR here: http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwjYHt_jQ

Looking for answers to some of life’s challenging questions?  Ted Talks feature speakers addressing life’s challenges and how to deal with them. TED talks are 18 minutes or less, provided by leaders from across the globe. Turn to these for inspiration when you need it. 1. What about the inner me? Embracing otherness, embracing myself:  Thandie

    Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine. With finals just around the corner, now is the time to learn how to use some of these great resources.  You may find a favorite that you’ll continue to use in

Have you been receiving emails about “filing the FAFSA” since October from colleges or your high school counseling office?  Are you wondering what information you need in order to file a FAFSA? What is the FAFSA? The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form students and parents must complete and submit to the federal

SAT Subject tests are based on curriculum you have in class.  It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of a particular subject. According to the College Board, “The SAT Subject Tests offer you an additional opportunity to show colleges what you know and what you know you can do. Many colleges use the SAT Subject

In your Junior, Sophomore and Freshman years of high school is when you need to begin conducting career exploration and thinking about majors. Remember that when completing college applications as a senior, you are asked to select a major.  Here are five ideas to start thinking about the topic… 1. Start early.  It’s never too early

                Throughout your high school years, you will need to make decisions regarding when to take your standardized tests (SAT and ACT) in support of your college admissions process. Here is some information to make you develop a testing schedule that goes according to your personality and interests.

The PSAT has some differences from years past. What are the key changes made to the PSAT? Guessing Penalty eliminated. Feel free to guess an answer. No deductions are taken for incorrect answers on the PSAT.  So guess away! Put away the flashcards.  The ensconced practice of using plausible but obscure vocabulary questions has been

When applying to colleges, which is better? To have the honor of Valedictorian at your high school (perhaps taking less hard classes to make that happen), or taking the hardest classes possible and sacrificing the chance to be valedictorian?  Does GPA trump rigor in your class schedule? Rigor is the Trump Overwhelmingly, the first criteria

The first step to getting financial aid is to be sure you apply for as much as possible. What are the forms you need to look for? When can you start submitting the forms? Date Application Opens Financial Aid Form Form Website Oct. 1, 2016 PROFILE https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile CSS / Financial Aid PROFILE – College Board

Who better to learn about a college than from a college representative?  There are two ways to meet representatives from colleges: College visits to your school College fairs in your area College Visits Check your school calendar for dates/times of college visits.  Mark these on your calendar.  Research the college before you go into meet.

The buzz around school right now is all about recommendations.  How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications?  Here are some ideas to receive outstanding recommendations: Before you start asking teachers, counselor or others for a letter of recommendation, do your homework. It will pay off for you in the end with outstanding

Forbes has put together the top 100 colleges for 2014, check and see if your favorite school has made the list. To view America’s Top 100 Colleges for the year 2014, click Here 

by: Nancy Griesemer  | DC College Admissions Examiner As hard as folks at the Common Application push to enforce ‘a one-size fits all’ application process, Common App member institutions push back equally forcefully for freedom to individualize applications in ways supporting their various admissions priorities. For example, most super-sized universities don’t need or particularly want essays and some don’t seem too concerned

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US WITH EARLY ACTION (NON-BINDING) ADMISSION DECISION PLANS   This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni   |    [last modified July 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM]   ALABAMA Auburn University Birmingham-Southern College   ARIZONA Arizona Christian University   ARKANSAS Hendrix College Lyon College University of Arkansas   CALIFORNIA Azusa

Colleges and Universities in The United States with Binding Early Decision Admission Plans This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni   |   [last modified July 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM]   ARIZONA Prescott College   CALIFORNIA Biola University [also supports an ED II plan and an Early Action plan] California Polytechnic State University at

If you are getting ready to head off to college, then you want to check out this course, “How to Succeed in College.” In this course you will learn about college life and develop strategies to help you be successful during your undergraduate experience. This free course is being offered on Coursera, through the University of

REALITY CHECK – SAT RANGE, 25TH-75TH PERCENTILE FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS AT VARIOUS SELECTIVE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES NATIONWIDE This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni.    Data based on college Class of 2017 (entered college fall 2013) and include only those students who ENROLLED at each individual school, NOT all students who applied NOR all students

Join the upcoming California state wide virtual college fair to meet students where they spend most of their time, online! Colleges from any state are welcome to join, register online at www.collegefairsonline.com today!

by: Nancy Griesemer DC College Admissions Examiner This has been a very interesting year for the Universal College Application (UCA). Confident in the quality of its product, the UCA has continued in its struggle for market share against the larger and much more powerful Common Application. And during the past three months, UCA staff has scored numerous points by providing

Score Preview Added to Graduate Management Admission Test Test Takers to Be Able to See Scores Before Deciding Whether to Report Them RESTON, VA–(Marketwired – Jun 25, 2014) – Prospective business students taking the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) exam will now be able to preview their unofficial scores before deciding whether to report or

Here is some very useful information just published by Nancy Griesemer DC College Admissions Examiner… The Universal College Application (UCA) goes live today for 2014-15, with an upgraded website and five additional member colleges. Joining recent additions to the UCA roster, which now includes the University of Chicago, Brandeis and Duke in addition to Harvard,Johns Hopkins and Princeton, are Agnes Scott College, American University, Rice University, Utica College, and Vanderbilt University. “Rice

Every year, the University of Chicago breaks away from the traditional college essay mold and asks our applicants to consider topics that are a little… uncommon. In past years, we’ve asked to hear your favorite joke, your thoughts on Wednesdays, or your best attempt to pinpoint Waldo’s whereabouts. These unconventional prompts are a chance to

Is your son or daughter going to college soon? Review our new online courses on college admissions! Here are some of the topics available on Udemy and also on Teachlr: Successfully Navigate the College Admissions Process Scholarships – Finding Free Money for College Understanding Financial Aid How to Afford a College Education when Money is an Issue Colleges

by Laura Stampler This article is from Time Magazine. A Gallup poll found that the biggest factor in post-grad satisfaction was engagement in college — no matter whether you went to a state school or an Ivy league college The agony of college applications is often endured because of a supposed light at the end of

  Enrollment at American colleges is sliding, but competition for spots at top universities is more cutthroat and anxiety-inducing than ever. In the just-completed admissions season, Stanford University accepted only 5 percent of applicants, a new low among the most prestigious schools, with the odds nearly as bad at its elite rivals. To read the

Major changes to the exam include: Relevant words in context: “SAT words” will no longer be vocabulary students may not have heard before and are likely not to hear again. Instead, the SAT will focus on words that students will use consistently in college and beyond. Evidence-based reading and writing. Students will be asked to support answers

  by JESSICA GLAZER, NPR When Kristine Leighton graduated from a private college five years ago with a degree in hospitality, she owed $75,000 on student loans. Each month, she paid the minimum amount of $450 and lived at home with her parents on Long Island, N.Y. To read the rest of this article, click here

Barely a few weeks into your final year of high school and you’ve got some big decisions to make.  Hopefully, by now, you would have decided whether or not you want to go to college, and maybe even where you would like to apply.  The next big decision is: when and how to apply for

The book Looking Beyond The Ivy League by Loren Pope is a wonderful resource for students and parents.  Please take a closer look at these schools! Just a few highlights from the book: Juanita (PA) –  100% medical school acceptances and nearly that in other health fields including veterinary school. Kalamazo (Michigan)  Combination of a

The U.S News  just released the 2013 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. This year, Harvard University and Princeton University remained tied for the top spot in this year’s list of Best National Universities. The following is the list of the National University Rankings, according to the U.S News: #1          

An Introduction to Brown University will be presented by Mercedes Domenech, Associate Director of Admission on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33146. To help you decide whether Brown is the right place for you, the staff will be available to answer your

The following article was published on getmetocollege.com by rjoseph: According to US News and World Report, these colleges provide full aid to students. These colleges cover all costs and leave nothing uncovered to all students who qualify.  The key word is students who “qualify”…this may be “financial need based” and/or “merit based”…it depends on the

Data based on college Class of 2015 (entered college Fall 2011) and include only those students who ENROLLED at each individual school, NOT all students who applied NOR all students who were accepted.  Those schools that reported all three sections of the SAT for The Common Data set are in italics.  Otherwise, numbers in brackets

All data provided on this list are current for the 2012-2013 school year.  Special circumstances and unusual conditions are indicated wherever known, so please read this list carefully.  In all cases, however, be certain to double-check with the school(s) to which you are applying to assure that information on SAT Subject testing is both accurate

In case you haven’t heard, Californians can now say good-bye to affordable higher education.  Due to drastic state budget cuts, the California State University system is being forced to take measures never before considered in its 51 years of existence.  This fine institution, comprised of 23 campuses, has consistently provided low-cost, high-quality education to millions

Por Claudine Vainrub, MBA y Principal de EduPlan Llego el momento, su hijo se va a la universidad! Qué momento tan emocionante para la familia! Hay tantas expectativas a lograr, tanta emoción y al mismo tiempo, tantas cosas desconocidas. Compartimos conocimientos y opiniones expertas para apoyar a padres y nuevos alumnos universitarios en lograr una

From the hazing death of a drummer to the indictments of nine fraternity boys for the beatings of two pledges that ended up needing to be hospitalized, the problem of hazing in college cannot be underestimated. Ranker.com has a list of 14 of the worst hazing rituals, such as paddling, the elephant walk, being ridiculed

This is an outstanding article that evaluates business opportunities for Latin American immigrants in the USA by Robert Vainrub PhD, a Senior Fellow at Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, College of Business Administration at Florida International University. A must read article for immigrants planning to start a business in the USA.   Roberto Vainrub PhD Senior

Our Weekly segment on Actualidad 1020 AM with Eli Bravo, this week on the Cost of Education. Sorry folks, only in Spanish… Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli Bravo acerca del Costo de la Educacion Universitaria. Costo de la educacion superior

The Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants – AIGAC is hosting the worldwide event Graduate Admissions Virtual Summit: “Discover how you can position your application for Success” Learn from Expert Graduate Admissions Counselors on how to get ahead of the game in Grad School Admissions. Our own EduPlan Principal, Claudine Vainrub, will be hosting the

In the article “Help, My Job Search is Taking Years”, Rachel Zupek from CareerBuilder provides opinions from job seekers and career coaching experts, including EduPlan Principal, Claudine Vainrub, on how to enhance job search results. Read this valuable information to find tips on how to get ahead in your job search, if you have been

Here is our most recent CNN interview on job search tools and how to best present yourself when meeting employers. The interview was conducted with Gabriela Frias – sorry, only available in Spanish. Nuestra mas reciente entrevista con CNN en Espanol, tratando los temas de elaboracion de resumes u hojas de vida, cartas de presentacion,

A look at how social networking can help or hurt your job search By Claudine Vainrub, MBA Can social networks help you find job opportunities? The answer is a definite “Yes!” However, depending on your approach, social networks can also harm your job search process. There are many things to consider when meeting professionals online,

Applying to a top MBA program requires a lot of thinking. You have to put together many components in this arduous application process. One of the tough decisions to make is when to apply. Many MBA programs have three application periods. Some have five, some have only two. However, mostly the choice is between applying

How to approach the college admission process Tis’ the time of the year to get busy… It’s college application time! High school seniors struggle in deciding which schools are right for them, presenting the perfect mix of academics, social life, location, financial aid and future career growth opportunities. College Advisors provide essay writing workshops, FAFSA

Here is the 2008-2009 Calendar to take the Standardized Tests – SAT´s: 2008-09 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline Late (a fee applies) October 4, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests September 9, 2008 September 14, 2008 November 1, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests September 26, 2008 October 11, 2008 December 6, 2008 SAT & Subject

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