An independent educational consultant recently asked me this question: “Is the essay about great storytelling?” Day after day, we get emails and calls like this one from counselors, teachers and educational consultants with questions and challenges. We’re always happy to answer. This time, my answer was “Nope.” That’s a myth. We say this all the time: At its core, the Read More
Now more than ever, middle class families need help figuring out how they can afford college. With many families having to do more with less, knowing the ins and out of the financial aid system can be key to helping them cut college costs. A high school counselor may be the first person families turn Read More
There is no doubt that this is the saddest senior class of all time, and rightfully so. They have missed out on opportunities they have waited for for 13 years. When I talk to high school seniors they talk about how they feel robbed of experiences and opportunities. Many of them are sad and depressed. Read More
Test-optional may sound enticing to some students – but skipping the ACT or SAT is not the easy out from testing that it may appear to be; there are serious ramifications. With the knowledge that we have about the implications of new college admissions policies, we must guide students so that they make appropriate decisions Read More
The current COVID-19 virus outbreak may create a temporary financial problem for federal student loan borrowers. Borrowers who make payments hourly, or are unable to telework may face such a challenge sooner than other borrowers. The damage caused by the coronavirus outbreak is making our lives vulnerable to financial issues. So it’s important to be Read More
Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, Porch will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students. Read More
One of the most important elements of the college application is the recommendation of a teacher. College admissions offices take these letters very seriously, and it is critical that your students do their best to secure the best letters of recommendation possible. The most important step in requesting letters of recommendation is that your students Read More
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the college admissions calendar. High school juniors would normally be taking the SAT or ACT this spring and, if not satisfied with their scores, retaking the tests during the summer or fall of their senior year. However, the SAT and ACT were canceled this spring and it is not clear Read More
We appreciate all that you do for students. Please support the following schools (our advertisers) as they are here to help your students. Below are links that provide information on what they are doing to support students during the COVID-19 crisis, current schedules and any specific updates for their campuses. Baylor Institute for Air Science Read More
Normally, there are many ways for high school students to bolster their resumes and prepare for college application season: playing team sports, being active in school clubs, working in after-school jobs or summer internships, attending college fairs and touring campuses, to name a few. During the current pandemic, however, most of these traditional opportunities have Read More
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