College Transfer Basics “Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire.” ~William Butler Yeats If transferring schools is in the offing for you, please read the following sections carefully to help with a smooth transition from one higher education institution to another. Popular Types of College Transfers There are three…
Handling the Rejection of Your College Application “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” ~Allan Bloom Regardless how well you plan or how great your grades may be, it is possible your first choice of colleges may not reciprocate by granting admission. It is best to prepare for this possibility in advance than to…
College Financial Aid Options It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ~Aristotle It should come as no surprise to learn the cost of higher education is a significant investment. While the cost ranges significantly on the program, school, residency, and student qualifications, we will…
Transitioning to College “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” ~Robert Frost So you have spent time on the internet searching colleges, winnowed down a workable list, visited your top schools, and come up with a short list of prospective colleges. Now it’s time to…
Gathering Quality Information about College “Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.” ~Edward Everett As you may imagine, colleges spend a significant amount of resources on providing current and prospective students valuable information about their programs. For current students, the focus of the publications is often centered around retaining students and…
Succeeding in College Through Proper Planning “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” ~Sydney J. Harris As you head into your final years in high school, the pace really starts picking up in terms of college activities and deadlines to apply. At this point, you are in control. You control the colleges on…
The College Admission Process “The education of the twentieth century will develop the heart as well as the intellect”. ~G. Stanley Hall (1846–1924) As you consider the next chapter of your academic life, you may think about what you would like to study or what college to attend. Regardless of where you are at…
IEP and 504 Plan Essential Information For students applying to college with an IEP or 504 Plan, it is important to understand how to best navigate the admission process. We will help you discover the basics of an IEP and 504 Plan, expectations in college, and what do expect once you begin your college tenure….
College Guide for Homeschooled Students As the number of parents and guardians elect to homeschool their children, it is important to think about the implications on college admissions. Recent surveys indicate there are over 2.3 million home-educated children in the United States and is now a viable, legal option in all fifty states. In this…
Proper Preparation for the TOEFL In this article we will break down the steps to successfully prepare for the TOEFL English proficiency test, what the scores mean, and along with free resources to help you with the exam. Let’s get started! What is the TOEFL? The TOEFL is a required test for any prospective college…