Today is a special day for a few reasons…1. It’s the first day of fall (my favorite season). 2. There are 100 days left in 2022. & 3. I published my printable Class of 2023 college prep planner! When I surveyed approximately 1,000 parents, I asked which tools would help to lessen their family’s college […]
Raising the Bar: How to Get the Best College Recommendation Letters Possible
Getting strong college recommendation letters can be challenging. These letters of recommendation are written statements that are often requested by colleges as part of the admissions process. They are often written by teachers, counselors, or others who know the student well. During my oldest son’s college application process, we learned some important tips. I am […]
Extracurricular Activities for College Application Success
Extracurricular activities can be an important part of a successful college application. As I mentioned in the What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests Now post, Colleges are taking a more holistic approach to admissions. Academic transcripts, essays, recommendations and activities are looked at (with or without test scores) to create a bigger picture […]
College Admission Essay Help
Final application deadlines for regular admission college students will be here shortly. Hopefully, seniors have put the finishing touches on their essays already. It’s helpful for underclassmen to know what to expect in the future though, so I want to share some college admission essay help that benefited my family. College Admission Essay Help Articles […]
About High School Transcripts
Hopefully, someone from your teen’s high school guidance team has met with all seniors and helped them work on their college applications. Unfortunately, some school teams are overwhelmed. That is why it is important that your family stays on top of things like high school transcripts. Transcripts are important because they are the primary academic […]
What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests Now
A while ago I attended the Coalition for College’s online panel discussion regarding whether or not students should take standardized tests and submit their scores when applying to colleges. I shared some of the highlights on the College Prep Mom’s Twitter feed but I also want to share my notes here. Testing Takeaways: -Standardized tests […]
Search for Colleges With the College Net Price Calculator
As college-bound high school students consider different colleges, it can be helpful to gauge the affordability of the various schools. You can use the college net price calculator to quickly determine how much your family will need to pay for your teen’s potential colleges. Every college website is required (by federal law) to have this […]