Why students who transfer usually take longer to graduate

Sometimes, transferring is a prudent decision, but students often don’t realize until they arrive at their new college that a lot of their credits don’t transfer. How can you avoid this dilemma happening to you or someone you care about? Transferring is extremely common, and often it makes sense. I recommended transferring to four or [...]

2021-05-26T21:06:13+00:00

Are you getting $2500 back on your taxes for having a kid in college?

If you currently have a kid in college, or if you have had a kid in college for the last three years, you should be getting/or have been getting between $1000-$2500 per kid refunded back to you. This article uses questions and answers from an IRS document to answer the most frequently asked questions [...]

2021-05-26T21:07:22+00:00

Why 90 percent of students should apply Early Action if a college offers this

Early Action (EA) is a method of applying to college that is being offered by more and more colleges. In this article I explain what EA is and why 90 percent of students should apply through an EA program when it is offered. I also share the reasons why some students should not apply [...]

2021-05-26T21:08:16+00:00

Four ways to take the stress out of the college admissions process

Students face incredible stress going through the college process. Their very self-worth is at stake. This article shows four things students and parents can do to diminish the stress and make the college process fun One of the biggest problems I encounter in my coaching practice is unduly stressed out-students who see their college [...]

2021-05-26T21:09:10+00:00

Your college major doesn’t matter as much as most people think it does

Parents and students are often surprised to find out that a college major is not as important as they think it is when it comes to getting a desired job. This article debunks this myth with evidence and it also points out just what it is that employers are looking for when they hire [...]

2021-05-26T21:10:47+00:00
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