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Tell Your Students that a ROI isn’t necessarily about money

If your students and their families consider a return on investment (ROI) in purely financial terms, a degree from one of the top engineering schools, such as MIT or Cal Tech, or a private or public ivy (think Princeton and the University of Virginia), seem like the best bet. According to Payscale.com, these schools offer 20-year net ROIs approaching 20%. Contributing Read More

Are your high school seniors ready to go away to college?

It’s an exciting time for your college-bound high school seniors as going to college, once a distant idea, comes into focus. They may have received acceptance letters (or, more likely, emails these days) back in December if they applied for early decision, but most are receiving those communications right now. They may even be receiving Read More

Ready, Set, Visit: Making the Most of Campus Visits

Embarking on the college admissions journey is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming for both students and parents. One of the best ways to get a clearer sense of where a student might feel at home is through campus visits. However, these visits can be much more than just a chance to Read More

Helping Students Weigh the Pros and Cons of Accelerated Degrees Before Applying

In the current fast-paced job market, the quest for higher education has become more competitive for future success. For numerous students, the prospect of an accelerated degree program offers an enticing opportunity to reach their academic and professional aspirations more quickly than conventional pathways allow. Nevertheless, just like any other major life choice, the decision Read More

Collaboration and cooperation are keys to a successful college search

American transportation systems, infrastructure and community amenities have all benefitted from public-private partnerships, which are contractual agreements between a governmental entity and a commercial one. But there’s something much simpler and easier to initiate that benefits college-bound students and their families: an informal public-private collaboration. Whether a student is in a public or private high Read More

Free Deadline Hotline – Have your Students Questions Answered

Back by popular demand is a free Deadline Hotline for students and their supporters to Zoom in for last minute questions before submitting early college applications. Thanks to a collaboration between Coalition for College, Scoir, and College Guidance Network (CGN), on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00-9:00 pm ET, kind volunteers from high school counseling offices, Read More

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