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Ask Admissions Girl: Who should write my letters of recommendation?
- A lot of high school seniors wonder who should write their college recommendation letters. Some students seem to have a ton of people they could ask while others only have one or two people they would feel comfortable asking. Either way, there are a few guidelines you should follow when asking for recommendations.
Financial Aid Forms: FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Most people know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, is the number one form you need to fill out to receive any kind of federal financial aid. However, there is another important financial aid form that every prospective college student should know about. The College Scholarship Service Profile, or the CSS Profile, is an application put out by the College Board. Over 600 colleges and universities use the information collected by the profile to determine student eligibility for nonfederal student aid.
Ask Admissions Girl: What is the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
- Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to everyone who has served and is serving our country in the United Stated Armed Forces. Today we are talking about what is being done to make the transition from active service to college easier for veterans. Recently there has been a lot of talk about the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. This bill, which was signed last year, provides veterans who served on or after September 11th 2001 with financial aid for education and housing.
Early Decision and Early Action: What is the difference?
- For some students, there is no question about where they want to go to college. I was one of those students. I fell in love with one college and I knew that if I did not apply or get into any other school I would be happy. For students like me most colleges have either an early decision or an early action application option.
Ask Admissions Girl: SAT or ACT? Which test should I take?
- Happy Wednesday everyone! This week we are talking about everyone’s favorite subject: standardized tests! Recently I was asked, "what are the differences between the SATs and the ACTs?" I realized that this is probably a question that a lot of high school students going through the college admissions process have.
How To Get In: November Checklist
- If you are currently a senior in high school and applying to college you are probably well into the process by now. November is a month when deadlines slowly start to creep up and it is important to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row.
Ask Admissions Girl: How do I pick the right college?
- Today I am starting something new. Every Wednesday I will be answering your most common college admissions questions. This week we are talking about choosing the right school. Recently I had someone ask me “how do I know that I am picking the right college to attend?” This is a tough one. The truth is you [...]
The Textbook Scenario
- There is one thing that every college student experiences at least once a semester; sticker shock at the bookstore. Textbooks are an added cost that most first year students are not prepared for. Textbooks cost some college students thousands of dollars annually and paying for them dries up months of summer paychecks and years of savings.
Making It To Your Dream School
- With the current state of the US economy, the task of financing a college education is increasingly difficult. Because of this, many students are forced to let go of their dreams of attending their number one school. After years of picturing themselves writing for the Harvard Crimson or attending UConn basketball games, senior year comes [...]
Taking Advantage of College Information Night
- As juniors and seniors in high school you are probably well on your way to planning your college career. Getting ready for college can be extremely stressful on top of everything else you have to worry about, but luckily most high schools have resources to make the search and apply process a lot easier. Many high [...]
