by Jason | Jan 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Each college admissions cycle is unpredictable and tells a unique story. The 2020-2021 application cycle has been impacted by many unforeseen factors including Covid, a national test-optional movement, and a stunning spike in application volume. The underscoring theme...
by Jason | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
How Many People Write Post Interview Thank You Notes? According to a recent survey, 24% of professional applicants sent thank you notes to human resources managers after an interview. While that low percentage may be surprising to many people, it does not surprise...
by Jason | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have never encountered a college graduate who wishes they had won less scholarships. Almost always, they candidly acknowledge having missed out on applying for scholarships and in hindsight, they would definitely have dedicated more time to applying for them in...
by Jason | Oct 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
College admissions is a constantly changing world and the horizon has a lot of changes ahead. One of my favorite aspects about being involved in college admissions advisory boards is being on the forefront of admissions changes. It is insightful for me to gain behind...
by Jason | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Apply first and hopefully the affordability works out. Each year many students use this approach when applying to colleges. Sadly, they often apply to multiple colleges that are out of their family’s affordability range. An additional affordability component that is...
by Jason | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Financing a college education requires more than completing a FAFSA each year. If a student qualifies, federal grant and loan programs only provide limited funding amounts which often leave a significant affordability gap. I believe families need to consider the...
