Hoping to get a great recommendation letter for your college or scholarship applications?  It’s hard to write a recommendation for someone you don’t know.  This is why it’s especially important to have strong relationships with your teachers and your counselor. However, it might seem difficult to cultivate those relationships in the era of “home learning”.  How

Worried about your upcoming AP tests or final exams?  Even in a normal year, these exams can cause anxiety, but this year that may be particularly true.  AP exams will now be offered in an online, open-note/open-book format.  And as schools continue to cancel in-person classes for the rest of the year, you may find yourself

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some schools to push back their enrollment deadlines, some colleges are still asking students to deposit by May 1.  Financial aid awards likely play a big part in your final decision.  But interpreting those awards might seem a bit like reading a foreign language.  Below are six common terms

As “stay at home” orders continue on for many states, you may find yourself with some extra time on your hands.  Have you run out of puzzles and family game night ideas?  Have you reached the end of the internet?  Maybe it’s time to think about some of life’s big questions – like “what do

The ripple effects of COVID-19 are just starting to make their impact.  It’s safe to say that the coronavirus has upended the college admission process for the coming year.  You probably have a lot of questions and colleges are just starting to make adjustments to their admission process for the next year.  Here are some

Although many schools have postponed their enrollment deadlines, some are sticking to May 1 which is right around the corner.  You may still be weighing your enrollment options.  With college visits off the table, the choice may seem more difficult than ever.  How do you make a final decision without making a visit? What’s in

Florida College Access Network recently published an informative blog on their website talking about the free online resources being offered by the College Board and ACT to support students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is what it talks about: ” A combined 4 million students took the SAT and ACT during the 2018-19 academic

May 1 is traditionally the National College Decision Day.  Typically, schools require that students choose where they will enroll by submitting an enrollment deposit on or before May 1.  That makes April the ‘decision time’.  Of course, this year things are feeling very different.  A large number of colleges have already extended their enrollment deadlines to June

Online classes or some modified version of schooling at home is the new reality for a large majority of students in the country.  The coronavirus pandemic has created a huge education adjustment for everyone involved – students, parents, and teachers.  Many are now worried – especially juniors – about how this new version of school

Students have been anxiously waiting for the CollegeBoard to provide new information related to exam rescheduling.  Read below the email sent by the CollegeBoard answering all the questions about the 2020 AP exams. “We recently shared information about our commitment to provide free, remote learning resources and a new at-home testing option for this year’s AP

Coronavirus cancelations seem to be coming in from all directions – schools, weddings, concerts, even the Olympics have either been canceled or rescheduled.  The SAT and ACT are no exception.  It’s likely that your spring test schedule (along with your other schedules) looks very different now than it did a week ago.  With updates coming

The coronavirus has drastically altered life around the world, and while college admission isn’t life and death, it’s safe to say that the admissions process has been upended.  Colleges around the country have canceled in-person classes and most have adopted an online format for the remainder of the semester.  With that, it’s certain that spring

Here are five common myths about paying for college that counselors often hear.  Don’t fall victim to these myths! 1. My family makes too much money to qualify for financial aid. This is one of the biggest myths out there. You may not qualify for aid at one school, and qualify for lots of money at another

Very recently, the Common Application announced that the essay prompts for 2020-2021 will remain the same as they were in the 2019-2020 application.  So, what are you waiting for?  Now is a great time to start brainstorming topics for your Common App essay. 2020-2021 Common Application Essay Prompts  Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent