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....
Choosing High School Courses
Do you worry that you aren’t taking enough or any honors or AP classes? The truth is, that successful college preparation looks different for every student....
Why Teens Should Make Reading a Habit
For many teens, reading feels like a school chore rather than something enjoyable. But what if we reframed reading as a workout for the brain?...
