SAT/ACT Test Date Schedule
Here is a nice schedule of the SAT/ACT test dates for the 2024/2025 school year put out by Rath Education Group
Author: Jason Bullock
A CSS Profile school can be a best fit for middle-income families
Colleges and universities that use the CSS Profile to assess eligibility for financial aid are often overlooked by families because they think the schools are too selective, too expensive and too stingy with aid. Unfortunately, many college-bound students and their families are avoiding these Ivies, small Ivies, public Ivies and an assortment of small, private colleges to Read More
SEL and the Journey to College
As students prepare for the college planning journey, counselors play an integral role in helping to plan the academic focus and assisting with the application process. Social-emotional learning (SEL), the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills thatare vital for success in college, is no less important. SEL, which evolves inside and outside the Read More
Comparing SAT to ACT Scores
Compass Education Group has developed a concordance table which allows your students to take either the SAT or ACT and determine what an equivalent score is on the other test. This can be helpful if your students take both tests to see how their scores compare. They can also submit scores for the test they Read More
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Behind the Curtain of Selective College Admissions – Webinar
If you have any students that are thinking about including highly selective colleges on their list, it’s important to understand just what they’re looking for, who is considered a “competitive” applicant, and how you can assess if these schools are right for you. Estrela Consulting recently hosted a webinar with an expert panel of admission Read More
Fashion Internship Opportunity (Virtual) for your students
Do you have any social media savvy Gen-Zer students interested in all things fashion, pop culture, and trends? Are they interested in having their ideas and opinions translated into clothing designs that may be sold at retailers across the country? If yes, then Avalon Apparel is looking for their help on their national “Fashion Board”. Read More
New FAFSA Delay Presents an Opportunity for Some Families to Reduce College Costs
Despite previous assurances that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, would be released on Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced in August that most families will not be able to submit their FAFSA until December. While many families may be wringing their hands about the announcement, the Read More
The 20 Best Skills Your Students Should Include on Their Resumes
As your students embark on that next chapter in their lives they will need to create a resume and keep it updated during their college years. Here are 20 skills they should include: 1. Problem-Solving Skills No matter what the job is, eventually, something will go wrong, and employers want to know that you’re capable Read More
7 Great Data Charts that Provide a Lot of Information to Compare Subsets of Colleges
Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy have provided some great charts for years related to Early Decision and Acceptance Rates, Domestic Undergraduate Need-Based and Merit Aid, and Financial Aid for International Noncitizens. This year they have added 4 new charts. Here is a rundown on all 7: These charts are visual, interactive, and easy to use. Read More
What Level of Starting Pay are your Students Willing to Accept when they Graduate?
Flexjobs just released some interesting results from a study they conducted which answers that question. What’s the lowest pay range you would accept or have accepted for your first job? Answer Choices Responses $24,999 or less 23% $25,000 – $29,999 12% $30,000 – $34,999 12% $35,000 – $39,999 8% $40,000 – $44,999 9% $45,000 – Read More
