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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
My Pathway to College
- Sep 11, 2020
- 1 min
Jen’s Guide to College Admissions Live Course
Are you approaching high school graduation? Are you beginning to research college options? With all of the education choices available,...
My Pathway to College
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Before Your Student Leaves For College
There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college. If your child has...
My Pathway to College
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Understanding College Admissions in the COVID-19 Era
The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving high school students and their families with a lot of uncertainty. The overarching question on...
My Pathway to College
- May 8, 2020
- 3 min
How Will Your College Essay Standout?
The fall is a busy time of year for college admissions representatives. They spend a lot of it on the road visiting schools and...
My Pathway to College
- Apr 30, 2020
- 2 min
Paying Your Child’s College Bill
A few months before your child starts college, you’ll receive a bill from the college for your child’s first semester (or quarter)...
My Pathway to College
- Mar 6, 2020
- 2 min
Appealing Your Financial Aid Award
If your first choice college offers everything you want but the price tag is making you cringe, don’t give up hope; consider appealing...
My Pathway to College
- Feb 3, 2020
- 2 min
Understanding the Net Price of College
Families often experience sticker shock when contemplating the cost of college, but it’s the net price, rather than the sticker price,...
My Pathway to College
- Jan 7, 2020
- 2 min
Cutting the Cost of College
As financial aid packages begin to arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up and...