Category Archives: Best Fit School

Getting Started

Posted on December 14, 2016 by reesesarahc

GETTING STARTED: A Pre-College Plan for Junior High Families In simplest terms, the value of education is at least threefold: the acquisition of knowledge; the access it provides to higher levels of the socio-economic spectrum; and the cash value of … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on December 11, 2016 by reesesarahc

GETTING STARTED: A Primer for Anxious Parents and the College Bound STARTING EARLY Every year, throughout America, a new crop of college-bound high school seniors begins the final and sometimes traumatic lap that will, for most, end with graduation and … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture on College Admissions

Posted on October 22, 2016 by reesesarahc

At this point in the fall, many high school seniors are well underway—in some fashion or another—on the college admissions process. As a group, they tend to want to push their parents to the sidelines as they gradually assume ownership … Continue reading →

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Does A College’s Student Body Political Leaning Matter to You?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by reesesarahc

As you are researching colleges, you will hear comments about how one campus is “very liberal” or another is “extremely conservative”, or another is “middle of the road”.: These are references to the political leanings of a college campus. Is … Continue reading →

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Basic College Money Planning For Students

Posted on June 3, 2016 by reesesarahc

  Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money.  Here are 6 tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall. Open a bank account NOW and get … Continue reading →

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CommonApp Announces New “Rollover” Feature:

Posted on May 26, 2016 by reesesarahc

Last fall, The Common Application announced that applicant accounts created in 2015-2016 would roll over to 2016-2017. Now, we have more information to share with counselors as they begin to work with their students. What is Account Rollover? Account Rollover … Continue reading →

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Rising Seniors: An Approach To Developing Your College List

Posted on March 2, 2016 by reesesarahc

As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the campus. How many undergraduates attend the college? This can make a big difference in your experience on a college campus.  Think of college sizes … Continue reading →

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SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing

Posted on June 7, 2013 by reesesarahc

There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process.  Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread.  They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading →

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What does it mean for a college to be need-blind and meet full-need? – Thoughts on financing education and the value of a college degree

Posted on May 31, 2013 by reesesarahc

Most families and students are not only faced with the question, “Can I get into my college of choice?” but also, “Can I afford to attend that college?”  President of Iowa’s Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kingston discusses where his college … Continue reading →

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University of Louisville

Posted on May 28, 2013 by reesesarahc

Most people who associate University of Louisville with its prowess in the NCAA men’s basketball prowess might be surprised to know that it is a state-supported research university founded in 1798.  The 22,293 graduates and undergraduates may choose among twelve … Continue reading →

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