Application Process

If you’re like most normal people, talking about money with your kids ranks up there on the awkward scale with talking with them about sex. That doesn’t mean you get to skip it, though. When it comes to college, the long-term repercussions of a bad financial decision are far too big to overlook. So, how do you have a productive…

With fall and college application season underway, lots of families are focused on iterations of one question: Which college? Which colleges should I apply to? Which college should I attend? Which college is better? I’d like to propose a better question: Why college? Rather than picturing your student on this campus versus that one, try picturing them as an adult,…

Colleges offer two options for students to apply and get an acceptance answer early: Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA). Although both start with the same word, they’re quite different. What’s similar is that applications are due earlier, usually Nov. 1 or 15, and colleges respond earlier, typically by Dec. 15 or 31. Early Action simply means that the…

It’s June, which means we’re coming up on peak college visit season. If you’re heading out to see colleges, here are some tips to get the most out of your visits. But first, some rules. Rule #1 of college visits: If you’re a high school student checking out a college, sign up for an official visit. Not only will you…

Did you get waitlisted at your top choice school? Here’s what you need to know. First of all, this year is likely to be a Wild West version of waitlists. Not only are college applications down, but many colleges have adjusted their acceptance dates to one of a range of different dates. You might need to commit to one school…