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Financial Aid: Loans and Debt
We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and…
College Information Series: Accommodations in College
For students who have 504s and IEPs and even those who don’t but have a disability accommodations are available in college and concurrent enrollment. There are big differences between high…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions – Intro
Many colleges look at more than grades and test scores. Instead colleges look at the whole student. This session introduces the concept of holistic admissions and what students should be…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions – The University of California – 13 Factors
The UCs use 13 criteria for admission evaluation. We will explore how students can take advantage of these 13 criteria. Even though this session focuses on the UC system the…
College Information Series: Holistic Admissions – The Importance of Rigor, Honors, AP, and Concurrent Enrollment
The single most important factors in college admissions is course rigor and a college preparatory path. College admission staff need to see that a learner is prepared for college level…
College Information Series: Community Service – Summer Programs
Learners should spend time doing what they love, not what they think a college wants. Let’s talk about what makes you interesting. Many learners don’t even realize they are already…
College Information Series: Testing
To take or not to take. That is the question. With this new test optional and test free world how important is the SAT or ACT? What about AP testing?…
College Information Series: Understanding College Fit
There are so many types of colleges out there! They range in size, location, and personality. Learn about small liberal arts colleges, research universities, specialty colleges, and Historically Black Colleges…
College Information Series: Building a Balanced College List
How many colleges? Reach, Target, Probable? How do I make sure my list of colleges has the right balance of selectivity and financial fit? We will go over how to…
College Information Series: FERPA
What is student privacy and how do parents navigate the postsecondary world? In high school the parent has access to teachers and staff but in college the student is considered…
College Information Series: Transfer Programs
California has a robust transfer pathway between the community college system and the University of California, the California State System, and numerous private colleges and HBCUs. We will discuss the…
College Information Series
Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10 am to discuss college with our college advisor, Laura Kazan. Our theme this month: The College Application Process September 3rd: Get Ready to…
College Corner
Each month we will highlight opportunities for those desiring to better prepare and learn about college. SAT Prep iLEAD Scholarship Western Undergraduate Exchange Offers great tuition prices for qualifying students…