News on College Admissions and More
Here’s some current college news you can use. by Anne Vaccaro Brady Whether your child is a high school underclassman, a graduating senior or a college freshman, read on and click the links to stay...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of a Summer College Tour
Summer isn’t the ideal time to visit colleges, but it can still be worthwhile. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Regular readers of this blog know that I strongly recommend visiting colleges in the fall and...
View ArticleNews on College Admissions and Freshman Year
Here are some articles and posts you might have missed. By Anne Vaccaro Brady With fall unofficially underway and everyone finally back in high school or at college, it’s time to check out the latest...
View ArticleWhat to Do Now that College Acceptance Letters are Arriving
May 1 may seem a long way off, but there’s work to be done until then. By Anne Vaccaro Brady A few short months (or weeks) ago, the stress level in your house maxed out as you worried whether your …...
View ArticleCollege News You Can Use
Once again, a roundup of articles and posts about college admissions and college life. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Click on the links below to read the news about finding money for college, the ramifications...
View ArticleCollege Admissions News for You
Suggestions on picking a college, checklists for juniors and seniors, college tour tips and more. By Anne Vaccaro Brady March can be a stressful month for families of high school seniors as the...
View ArticleMaking the Most of the Summer Before Senior Year
Here’s a checklist for you and your high school senior. By Anne Vaccaro Brady In case you’re wondering what your rising senior should’ve been doing this summer in terms of college planning, I’ve...
View ArticleCollege News on Campus Visits, Majors and More
Plus the advantages of community college, why high school grades matter and student debit cards. By Anne Vaccaro Brady We’re hitting the time of year when high school juniors and even some sophomores...
View ArticleBack on the Road for College Tours
Recently I visited a couple of colleges and found some tips and trends worth sharing. By Anne Vaccaro Brady I tagged along with my nephew, a high school junior, and my sister and brother-in-law on...
View ArticleCollege News for the Last Lazy Days of Summer
Advice and information for parents of college freshmen and high school students. By Anne Vaccaro Brady For some parents it’s the first glance at a tuition bill when it suddenly registers that their...
View ArticlePlaying Catch Up with College Admissions
Sometimes you realize there was a kink in your planning. by Anne Vaccaro Brady Talking with one of my best friends the other day after she had just returned from an accepted students tour with her...
View ArticleMore Ways to Refine the College List
Some other considerations as you help your student finalize the list. As I said in the last post, with application season around the corner, it’s time to make some choices. Take into account the...
View ArticleHitting the Road for College Tours
My son, a college freshman, recently revealed he missed going on college tours, which started me thinking. Neither of my kids ever seemed overly excited about looking at colleges. They had the same...
View ArticleParents Need to be Involved in the College Admissions Process
With decision time around the corner, your high school senior needs your input. Up until now, you may have taken a hands-off approach to the whole college admissions process. I know plenty of parents...
View ArticleNews on College Admissions and More
To-do lists for high school juniors and seniors, determining the real cost of college & more. Whether your student is a high school underclassman, a graduating senior or a college freshman, read on...
View ArticleNavigating College Visits in a Coronavirus Environment
Colleges are cancelling campus tours and accepted students days. Your high school senior can’t decide among their college acceptances and you had planned to make some final visits to their top choice...
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