Category Archives: Application Processing

The Application Process

Let’s take a look at a time line of events that should be occurring.  This time line is based on initiating the process the fall of the junior year of high school, though in reality the steps can be compressed … Continue reading

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High School Juniors – It’s Not Too Early to Start Writing Your Essay

Juniors, you’re going to be high school seniors before you know it, and with the first grading period comes the anxiety of filling out college applications.  At this point, you should have a pretty good is of the college and … Continue reading

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The Application Essay

I can’t stress enough, the importance of the personal statement and/or essay  that is submitted  with the application.  The process of writing needs to begin early and continue through the application process.  Spring of the Junior year of high school … Continue reading

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Admissions Considerations

You need to keep in mind that there are two concerns with regards to the admissions process—getting accepted and earning merit-based assistance.  In the majority of colleges and universities, merit aid is handed out through a review process that takes … Continue reading

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Retirement vs College

A recent report from The College Board showed that tuition, fees, room and board at public colleges and universities rose 7.1% in 2005, an average $12,127 a year, while private institutions saw a 5.9% annual increase to $29,096 on average. … Continue reading

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