In January, Sara was interviewed for a U.S. News & World Report article on senioritis. The article explains how senioritis and a resulting drop in grades second semester can pose a threat to one’s college acceptances. Additionally, it offers tips for how students can overcome senioritis and finish their senior year [...]
In a previous blog post, I wrote about how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is going to change this year. Recently, the Department of Education announced the new form might not be ready by October 1, the date on which the application has opened since 2016. [...]
In a recent New York Times op-ed, guest writer Emi Neitfield reflected on the dilemma she faced when applying to college in the 2009-2010 school year: whether or not to disclose her mental health issues in her applications. Between ages 13-15, Neitfield was hospitalized multiple times, spent nine months in [...]
This is my third in a series of blog posts on the increasing cost of college in the United States. In the first post, I offered several reasons why college is so expensive. In the second, I explained that college may not actually be as costly as it seems, as [...]
As 2023 begins, there are several major changes that will impact the college admissions landscape this year and beyond. Below are descriptions of four of them, along with one wildcard. Pell Grant Increase For students and families relying on need-based financial aid, the Pell Grant increase is welcome news. The [...]
When I was a kid, I remember friends whose parents would pay them for every “A” on their report card. Others got special treats, like a trip to get ice cream or see a movie. The U.S., whose national report card came out last month, sadly isn’t eligible for any [...]
Last week, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments for two cases about affirmative action in college admissions. An organization called Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sued both Harvard and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill over their consideration of race in admissions decisions. Many legal experts, higher education professionals, [...]
When President Biden announced in August that he would forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers, many critics argued that his plan did not address the larger problem of the rising cost of college. In response, I published a blog post entitled, "Why Is College So Expensive?" A couple weeks [...]
Guest blog post by Scott Moser, Moser Educational Services The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple, and whether a student should take these tests and [...]
Learning Loss. Academic Skills. Soft Skills. Read or listen to any mainstream news source and you’re likely to hear these phrases bandied about. What does it all mean? When K-12 schools and colleges shut down in March of 2020, many parents, students and educators thought they were getting an extended [...]
