Cigus Vanni of The College Fairy LLC annually compiles average SAT/ACT scores for studentsm who enrolled at most US Colleges & Universities. He has compiled data from 2020, 2022 and recently updated with 2023 data. Lisa Dubuque, a Counselor at Headwaters School in Austin, TX then puts that data into an easy to access/use spreadsheet. Read More
During the 2021-22 academic year, each public school counselor was responsible for overseeing 405 students, on average,1 which exceeds the 250-to-1 maximum ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).2 Importance of School CounselingSchool counselors play a key role in assisting students through the transition to postsecondary education. By collaborating with school administrators, teachers, Read More
magine having to scrape together enough money to put your child through Harvard, every year for the rest of his or her life. That’s the daunting task faced by the parents of a child with special needs. Special-needs parents must be ready to fund $50,000 or more a year for their child’s future care, even after Read More
As someone tasked with inspiring curiosity, understanding various industries, and providing guidance to students, it’s not always easy to keep up with every field. However, having some exposure to key careers in certain fields can make your job of helping students pursue successful careers easier. Today, STEM careers have become more appealing to students with Read More
The cost of college continues to increase faster than inflation. Many families are concerned about how they are going to pay for their kids college. A recent survey on College Affordability was conducted by Discover Student Loans. Here are a few highlights:
“Everyone today needs a patient advocate.” That’s what the American Heart Association said. Indeed, with our increasingly complicated healthcare system, more and more families are finding that what the American Heart Association said is true, and they are increasingly turning to patient advocates to manage their care or the care of their loved ones. Parents Read More
There are many factors that families need to consider when choosing where their child will attend college. Though all of these factors are important, a big one that comes up in conversation is location. The benefits of attending an in-state college are well known to Students, Parents and School Counselors alike; a more familiar environment Read More
As the school year winds down, it’s important for incoming high school seniors and their parents to understand why summer – besides being a great time to hang out at the pool! — is a great opportunity to start writing that all-important college application essay. Tackling this crucial task early on can lead to a Read More
Family life is at the heart of child development. Parents certainly are not to blame when a child goes down the wrong path, but they can play a significant role in helping them get their lives back on track. While most parents would be more than thrilled for the opportunity to offer their child support, Read More
As summer arrives, many college-bound high school students and their parents are wondering if it’s worth visiting campuses while college students are on summer break. Families have taken the time to thoroughly research colleges, so understandably, they want a productive college visit. In this article, we will highlight why summer college visits hold immense value, Read More
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