The College Selection/ Rejection Mindset
Now that the May 1 enrollment decision day looms large for this year’s crop of college-bound high school seniors, we can turn our attention to high school juniors. They will soon be so-called “rising” seniors as they enjoy their summer between junior and senior year. As I’ve mentioned before, when I hear the term “rising” senior, I picture bread baking. Somehow, the word “rising” doesn’t seem to jibe with the image of a high school student on summer vacation. Those of you par
Saving for College " The How To Approach"
Saving for college “The how to Approach" Written by: Ayden Masudi Parents typically have a lot on their plates. In addition to juggling life's daily events, parents also must keep their eyes on the future, which typically involves planning for retirement and saving money for their kids' college educations. Though both rank high on many parents' priority lists, parents should approach college savings much differently than they do retirement savings.* Prioritize retirement savi
My Advice to The High School Class of 2015
I always found advice threads from admitted students to be helpful, so I have decided to make one for the high school class of 2015 (or any other high school student). These tips are mostly geared towards students interested in applying to very selective colleges, but I think that they can be of use to everyone.1. Limit the number of reach schools on your list!I personally think that you should limit the number of schools you apply to with acceptance rates under 15%. I know t
