Navigating the College Journey: Ensuring Application Completion and Knowing More About the FAFSA
Hello and Happy New Year to all the parents out there!
As we usher in the new year, I want to extend my warm wishes, especially to parents of high school seniors. With graduation on the horizon, it's crucial to ensure that your child's college application journey is on the right track.
In this week’s blog post, we'll discuss the importance of checking application portals and delve into the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Let's make 2024 a year of informed decisions and financial planning for your child's higher education.
The Application Portal Check
As parents, it's essential to play an active role in your child's college application process. Many...
The Unseen Pitfalls of Selective/Rejective Colleges
Parents,
Today, we're delving into a crucial aspect of the college application process that often goes unnoticed—the peril of selective and rejected colleges. In a world dominated by rankings and percentages, it's essential to guide teens away from colleges that too often take very few students.
The Rejected School Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds
In a recent discussion, the prevalence of anxiety among parents about the US News and World Report rankings came to light. What exactly is a rejective school? It's a school that admits only 5% to 20% of its applicants, meaning the majority face rejection. While aiming high is admirable, it's crucial to understand the staggering odds and...
Meeting Deadlines is EVERYTHING!
Welcome, concerned parents of the Class of 2024! It's a pleasure to have your attention once again. I'm Shereem Herndon-Brown, the founder and president of Strategic Admission Advice.
Today, I want to emphasize a crucial aspect of the college application process – meeting deadlines.
In this fast-paced world of college applications, there's one universal truth: deadlines are everything. They can make or break your teen's chances of getting into their dream school. So, let's dive into why deadlines are crucial and how you, as parents, can help your teen succeed in meeting them.
The Significance of Deadlines:
Let's start by acknowledging the elephant in the room – college application...
