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My Pathway to College
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Acing That College Interview
Colleges encourage interviews as a way to help distinguish among all the students who have similar grades, test scores and extracurriculars.
My Pathway to College
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
Financial Matters: Do You Need to Submit the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile provides a more complete picture of your family’s finances and provides a way for you to describe special circumstances.
My Pathway to College
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Considering Early Decision?
What is Early Decision (ED)? Will applying ED make it easier to get in? How will applying Early Decision affect financial aid?
My Pathway to College
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Adjusting to College Life
Every college freshman encounters a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understand the most common challenges.
My Pathway to College
- Aug 14, 2022
- 2 min
Precollege Financial & Legal Matters
If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, they are legally an adult, and you, the parent, lose legal authority.
My Pathway to College
- Jul 4, 2022
- 2 min
Financial Matters: Talking to Your Kids About Money
Parents owe it to their children to discuss their financial commitment and make their academic and financial expectations clear.
My Pathway to College
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
Summer Plans: Crafting an Internship
In this article, we will explore one option for students to consider: a carefully designed summer internship.
My Pathway to College
- May 7, 2022
- 2 min
College Search for Students with Learning Differences
The transition from high school to college is daunting for most students, but the anxiety is intensified for students with learning...
My Pathway to College
- Apr 10, 2022
- 2 min
Making That Final College Choice
For some students, the final decision regarding which college to attend is the toughest part of the admission process. Here are some tips...
My Pathway to College
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
March Madness
Just as these players feel this moment could be their most defining one, teenagers feel the same when they receive their college admissions.
My Pathway to College
- Feb 19, 2022
- 2 min
Should You Take AP Tests?
During early May, high school students around the world sit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The College Board runs the AP program, and...
My Pathway to College
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Financial Matters: “Great Money” or “Not So Great Money”
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a whole new,...
My Pathway to College
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
Making the Choice to Apply Early Decision/Early Action
Over 450 colleges offer Early Decision or Early Action application plans. Some offer both. Before deciding whether you should apply Early...
My Pathway to College
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Takeaways from the 2021 Admission Year
Everyone involved in the college admission world would probably agree that the 2021 admission cycle was unlike any other. At a recent...
My Pathway to College
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Handling Denials—How Parents Can Help
Parents just want to help. The natural reaction when you see your child suffering is to try and make it better. Denials are inevitable in...
My Pathway to College
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
To Test or Not to Test? That is the Question
With so much uncertainty about test requirements for the high school class of 2022, many juniors are torn as they try to decide if they...
My Pathway to College
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Making the Most of Virtual Tours
Here are some ways to maximize your online college tour experience: Take some time for self-reflection: Just as with any other...
My Pathway to College
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
How Will Colleges Make Decisions This Year?
There have been so many challenges and disruptions to our everyday lives since the COVID pandemic started its deadly march across the...
My Pathway to College
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
The FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. In...
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