Mar 4, 2017 | Admissions, Article, Preparing |
The college visit is an important part of the college admissions process, but parents may not be sure how best to participate in and maximize that visit. This article suggests some things parents should think about as they prepare for and make the college visit....
Nov 29, 2011 | Article, Preparing |
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” – Mario Andretti Setting goals can...
Oct 28, 2011 | Article, Preparing |
There is some common misunderstanding about financial aid for college bound families. The infographic below illustrates 8 of the most common myths surrounding the world of financial aid. For more information regarding scholarships and financial aid, please click...
Mar 21, 2011 | Preparing |
Going to college is a no-brainer. But how to get there is a more difficult question to answer. No matter you are a high school freshman or senior, here’s a simple roadmap to college for you: I am a high school freshman. Plan Discover Do Find a school counselor,...
Mar 2, 2010 | Article, Preparing, Transitioning |
When Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Virginia announced last fall that they would drop their early admissions options because they gave an unfair advantage to affluent students, many college counselors held their breath. Would early decision go the way of...
Oct 15, 2009 | Article, Preparing, Transitioning |
The University of Richmond, like many small liberal arts colleges, has its roots in single-sex education. The campus, which sits on a picturesque 350 acres of woodland a few miles outside the Virginia state capital, was once two schools: Westhampton and Richmond...
Apr 30, 2009 | Article, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy |
The National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education reports that the cost of higher education has risen dramatically. Between 1987 and 1996, the cost of attending public institutions rose by 132 percent, and the cost for private institutions increased by 99...
