Seniors, Now is the time to search for scholarships! College scholarships come from three sources: The colleges to which you have been accepted Local community organizations National or larger regional organizations At Your College  Most scholarships come from the schools that have admitted you.   The schools lists academic scholarships offered to eight or more students. Start Local 

Seniors, Many states have connected their scholarship programs to the FAFSA. It makes it easy to apply for a state scholarship through the FAFSA, as long as you make the deadline.  Check with your counselor to see what the deadlines are for your state or region.    Finding the Due Dates  Some programs direct you to

As we begin a brand new year, we embrace the new challenges that 2014 may bring. Some of you might have experienced in 2013, the joy of receiving an acceptance letter to the college of their dreams. For others, the route to success might be just about to begin. Whether you are applying for college

The Bright Futures Scholarship application becomes available on December first of each year. Students applying for this scholarship program sponsored by the Florida Lottery should do so before they graduate high school in order to receive the award, otherwise they will not be eligible for this award later on. The website is easy to navigate

A report published on usnewsuniversitydirectory.com states that some colleges are using FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) data improperly in the admissions process. This free application, allows students to apply for financial aid and is one of the most commonly used online forms. The usnews universitydirectory  makes reference to a  publication in the Inside Higher

George Washington University admitted publicly last week, that they place students on a waitlist each year if they can not pay GW’s tuition, according to the gwhatchet.com.  The controversy arises because  their admissions policy states that the University remained need-blind. In a report published by the gwhatchet.com, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management, states that “students who meet

Florida’s 12th and newest state university, Florida Polytechnic University, will open  fall 2014  in Central Florida .   To learn more, please visit their website at: www.FloridaPolytechnic.org    

After analyzing College Board Data, the New York Times has produced a chart with information on Colleges and Universities that award aid based on academic promise. This data will be very useful for students who are not eligible for enough need-based aid. Source: http://www.nytimes.com It’s the fate of being in the middle: a good student but

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

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

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan With tuition rates on the rise, families question the value of a college education, while they dig deep in their pockets to make ends meet to provide opportunities to their offspring. As recently reported by the 2009 Trends in Higher Education report published by College Board, fees at public

On December 2nd, Unigo and The Wall Street Journal are hosting a live webcast, called Inside the Admissions Office, with the Heads of Admissions from Princeton, U. Penn, Williams, Wesleyan, U. Vermont, Marquette, Grinnell and Bryn Mawr College.  It will be free and streamed from wsj.unigo.com, as part of Unigo’s new partnership with The Wall

Financial aid has recently become a hotter topic in the mind of many more Americans, as we survive a recession. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We count with enhanced Government support, especially led by President Obama, who strongly advocates towards positive change in the field. Supporting Americans to achieve higher

News for International Students Seeking College Admissions and How to Make the Best of them… As we enter the fall, many students prepare to begin the application process to enter colleges and universities in USA. If you’re a international student, this is a good time to consider applying to enter a college or university, in

How to choose a College that will not Bankrupt me At this time of the year, seniors and even graduate admissions candidates are thinking about their college and graduate school options. Being that the economy has hit many of us hard this year, the choices might not seem as abundant as when our family income

SchoolSoup.com has posted a scholarship you do not want to miss. It frees some tuition money for online education. Now, beware of the institutions you might want to use it for, since degree mills are in abundance. Degree mills represent, in other words online universities that are not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education,