Lessons Learned about Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book campus tours, here's what to know about campus visits....
Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman
While traditional fall starts work well for many students, colleges now offer several alternative start dates that might better suit your child's needs and goals....
Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit aid programs in response to competition from public institutions and affordability concerns....
Upcoming Dates March 2025
This past month I have been busy advocating in Salem for higher education. At the end of this month, I will travel to Washington DC to advocate for higher ed....
Focus on Majors: Nursing
Imagine saving lives before you've even hit your mid-twenties – that's what a career in nursing could offer at the heart of healthcare's most meaningful moments....
Choosing the “Best” Test Prep
Taking a good test prep course or working with a tutor can help alleviate anxiety by letting students become familiar with the exams and test-taking strategies....
Understanding College Deferrals
A deferral represents a "not yet" rather than a rejection. Colleges gather more information while allowing applicants to strengthen their cases for admission....
Financial Matters: What Parents of High School Seniors Need to Know
This year’s financial aid landscape brings changes that parents of college-bound seniors should understand. The traditional financial aid timeline has shifted....
Upcoming Dates February 2025
With uncertainty surrounding government funding it is more important than ever for students stay focused on academic goals, future plans, and application dates....
Focus on Majors: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
Whether climate change, social justice, or the future of technology, a major in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE) provides you the tools to analyze....
