No, I’m not going to tell you to look up rankings for the schools you’re considering. Instead, read this article from Education Dive about how the rankings work and why they’re probably not going away any time soon.
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There’s a ton of talk about the FAFSA right now, which on the one hand makes sense because it will be available next week. (Yes, all evidence to the contrary, time does continue marching forward with the result that Oct. 1 arrives next week.) But all the hoopla around the FAFSA tends to obscure the fact that the FAFSA itself…
I’m going to try something new: a live Q&A webinar on college planning. This is an opportunity for you to submit questions and get answers live at the session. It will be on Wed., Sept. 23 from 5-6 pm PDT. In the interest of being able to answer all questions and provide an at least semi-interactive environment: Attendance will be…
It’s 2020 so I have a podcast. For me it’s an opportunity to explore a broader range of college-related topics. My latest episode is an interview with college admissions consultant Julia Surtshin where she offers some fantastic guidance on the application process in the COVID era: how to find good fits when you can’t visit, test-optional admissions, and letting go…
I had the privilege to participate in the Let’s Talk College webinar series organized by Olivia Pura, a graduate student at the University of Chicago who is using her platform as Miss Illinois USA to advocate for the inclusion and equality of women in STEM fields. We covered a range of topics from planning for college costs to managing a…