Posts by Susan Whalen
1.5 MIN VIDEO: “Why Was I Deferred, and What Do I Do About It?”
The admissions landscape for seniors now includes a record number of deferrals. “Colleges defer for one of two reasons,” says CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer. “Either they need more information, or they’re not sure you’ll enroll.” Watch this quick video for best strategies for dealing successfully with your deferral. “Why Was I Deferred, and What Do…
Read More“Uh oh!! I have to put my deposit (for X) down NOW at a college?!” Liar Liar #3
Q: “I have to put my deposit down NOW at a college, or we’re going to lose our chance at the best (dorm room, parking spot, first year courses …) A: CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon’s advice to parents who are feeling the pressure to put down money NOW: Resist the pressure! “If you’re even remotely…
Read More“Liar Liar Pants on Fire!” Kids Who Major in Liberal Arts Don’t Make Any Money
In our new “Liar Liar Pants on Fire” series, CIT consultants debunk some of the claims we’re hearing about college admissions. Here’s Liar Liar Claim#2! Fiction: If my kid majors in the Liberal Arts, he or she won’t make any money Truth: “Some surveys show that philosophy majors perform better on average than most of their…
Read MoreLiar Liar Pants on Fire
At this point in the application year, we’ve all heard the enthusiastic, hyperbolic college admissions claims made by a friend, friends of friends, friends of children, the person at the grocery store. In our new “Liar Liar Pants on Fire” series, CIT consultants debunk some of the claims we’re hearing about college admissions. We…
Read MoreCIT Founder Jay Benanav: Reporting Annuities on the FAFSA and CSS Profile
Do annuities count on the FAFSA & CSS Profile? It depends, says college money expert Jay Benanav. “Qualified” annuities do not get reported on the FAFSA but do get reported on the CSS. However, “nonqualified” annuities DO get reported on the FAFSA as well as the CSS. This raises the question: What is the difference…
Read MoreTest Optional or Not? A Q and A with CIT College Testing Policies Whiz Tiffany Kolb: What You Need To Know Right Now About College Applications and Test Optional Policies
Should your senior apply to a particular college ticking the Test Optional box? In this interview, CIT Consultant and testing policies whiz Tiffany Kolb addresses college testing policies and family choices around test optional admissions — including possible impacts on Early Action or Early Decision applications and merit aid Q: Under…
Read MoreLiberal Arts in the City? YES! New Virtual Sessions Explore 5 Five Fabulous Liberal Arts Colleges in Big City Settings
It’s not unusual to hear from a CIT student who, after having completed her research on a college her CIT consultant has suggested for her list – “That college looks AMAZING, but it’s right in the middle of a cornfield! … There’s probably sorghum in the area too. There’s probably even wheat fields. NO WAY!”…
Read MoreCLIENT WEBINAR Wed Aug 12 6:30 CT “Writing the Supplemental Essays” An 8-college list will require approximately 25-70 essays, and numerous short answer responses. Use these essays to develop a robust and authentic engagement with your college admissions committees.
CLIENT WEBINAR Wed Aug 12 6:30 CT “Writing the Supplemental Essays” An 8-college list will require approximately 25-70 essays, and numerous short answer responses. Use these essays to develop a robust and authentic engagement with your college admissions committees. * Supplemental Essays: what they are, and why you should care about them *Finding…
Read MoreCommunity service is a piece of cake for CIT client Kate Spence, a 17-year-old Minnesotan and high school senior with a passion for baking
College Inside Track’s “Pick Two” Program has provided the impetus for some inspired, and inspiring, projects. We’re particularly encouraged by the effort made by 17 year old baker-entrepreneur Kate Spence. Read about her community service in support of front line COVID-19 caregivers and patients. Community service is a piece of cake for Minnesotan Kate…
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