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May 30, 2010 When I start working with students in the college admissions process, at the very first meeting I ask parents to identify a series of nouns, adjectives, adjective phrases, or even little stories (just positive ones please!) that will help me know who their son or daughter is. Very purposely, I don’t ask [...]
May 27, 2010 San Diego News Network (SDNN) is a new, innovative, news and information website in San Diego, California. This week, they are also launching a weekly hard copy edition with the Los Angeles Times. The Executive Editor and Associate Publisher, Barbara Bry, heard about what we were trying to do with www.admissionpossible.com and [...]
May 4, 2010 You’ve already faced one of life’s biggest challenges: getting into college. You did it! The next challenge is to take full advantage of everything your college has to offer, get good grades, all the while having a great time. As someone who worked on the Stanford University Dean of Student’s staff (and [...]
May 4, 2010 Most graduating seniors see the summer before they go off to college as their last chance to be free and easy. Sure, many high school grads get part- or full-time jobs to help pay for their college expenses, but there’s usually plenty of time to hang out, party with friends, and have [...]
May 2, 2010 FAFSA Many parents want to know how to plan for the financial aspect of college admissions. To this end, the U.S. Department of Education has a simplified version of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) that helps families get a preview of the financial aid for which they might be [...]
Seniors: Just a reminder that today is the deadline for saying yes to the letter of acceptance from the college you have decided to attend. Usually that also involves sending them a deposit for your housing next year. Congratulations to you and also to the college who was so wise in accepting you! After the [...]