Posts Tagged ‘college decision’
Congratulations to Nolan Schneider!
Nolan, a senior at Maranatha Christian Academy, is headed to St. John’s University, where he will major in Finance while continuing his athletic career in both baseball and football. Nolan’s college search is a great example of a process coming full circle. He began with an interest in St. John’s, but rather than settling early,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Meredith Gentry!
Meredith, from Des Moines, Iowa, is headed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she will study Business. Meredith’s college journey is a powerful example of growth, reflection, and finding clarity. Throughout her search, she approached each step with thoughtfulness and patience—taking the time to truly understand what she wanted in her college experience. One of…
Read MoreCongratulations to Layla Jackson!
Layla, a senior at Totino-Grace High School in Minnesota, is headed to the University of Minnesota to pursue Industrial Engineering. From the start of her college search, Layla stood out for her incredible work ethic and steady, thoughtful approach. She is the kind of student who steadily gets things done—organized, proactive, and always planning ahead.…
Read MoreCongratulations to Enna Swackhamer!
From day one, Enna embodied the spirit of her own essay: “measure twice, cut once.” She didn’t rush, she researched thoughtfully, explored what actually excited her (turns out, two things!), and made her decision with clarity and confidence. Come fall, she’ll be heading to Colorado State to dive into their construction management and interior design…
Read MoreCongratulations to Stephanie Manoel!
The Starting Point: Stephanie came to us as a driven, exceptionally hardworking student balancing strong academics, an active role in her school’s band program, and a weekly job — all while attending a large public high school in Austin where individualized college counseling is limited. Her parents, educated abroad, wanted not only the best outcome…
Read MoreCongratulations to Ashley Minder!
Ashley, a senior at Perkiomen Valley High School in Collegeville, PA, is excited to be heading to Penn State University, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science on the pre-med track. From the very beginning of her college search, Ashley approached the process with a sense of curiosity and openness that truly set the…
Read More3 things to consider before making your college decision
May 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice. But before you send in that check, here are three important things to consider: 1. Affordability is part of fit Many students choose their college based on academic and social fit…
Read MoreNavigating the College Decision
Choosing a college is one of the biggest financial and personal decisions families face. Cozy Wittman from College Inside Track joined WCCO to share how to approach the college decision with both heart and strategy. In the interview, Cozy emphasizes that families should look beyond college rankings and focus on fit — academic, social, and…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of April 5, 2021
Controversial financial aid change – A new FAFSA change will dramatically reduce the amount of financial aid middle and upper-income families with more than one child in college at the same time will receive. Check out our article on this significant news. 10 ways to help your teen with the college decision –…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of April 1, 2019
How to help your teen be college-ready – Being admitted to college doesn’t mean a student is ready for it. Check out this important read from the New York Times, which explains how parents can encourage kids to step up their levels of personal responsibility while still in high school. Top 5 mistakes in making…
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