Guiding Students Along Their Pathway to Success

FERPA release: with your child’s permission, you can speak with the college about her performance. Colleges often have their own FERPA...

If you have enough on hand to pay the full amount, simply write out a check and mail it in by the specified date. This is the easiest and...

Perhaps you’re not one of those super organized, type-A people who firmed up their summer plans in January. And, right about now you’re...

If you plan to pursue an appeal with the financial aid office, be prepared with the following: First rule – if possible, try NOT to make...

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...

A year ago, the SAT was revamped, and now students wonder, should they take the new SAT or the ACT? Keep in mind that a 1600 on the new...

Recently, both the College Board and the ACT announced big changes to their test accommodations policy. Unlike the past, when students...

American seniors sometimes think that because they have worked so hard throughout high school, they have earned the right to slack off...

Each year, tens of thousands of students take the PSAT exam at high schools across the United States. The PSAT is not used by colleges in...

October 1st marks the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid website for students applying for aid for the 2017-18...

The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government; this aid is distributed by colleges using information supplied...

It’s that time of year and students all over the country are anxiously awaiting the decision of their college applications. Some will...

Well, rest assured! There are many different funding opportunities to choose from, including scholarships, grants, and loans. In this...

Step 1: Take the Unigo.com college match quiz. Unigo is a site for college-bound students to help them narrow down their search. It will...

Over the years, My Pathway to College has experienced that rising seniors who began writing application essays during the summer did much...

Getting accepted into college is a huge milestone, as we all know. For the entire duration of high school, our students are not only...

High schoolers: summer is here! The next few months are filled with trips, hanging out with friends, catching up on sleep—maybe even...

Congratulations: you got into college! That is a HUGE accomplishment. And while the big move is still months away, there are some things...

While the college essay is just one portion of the application process, it does carry weight. Think about it: the personal essay is the...

The higher the quality the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal according to US News. This ranking is based on   schools...