“In an effort to ease the transition to college, students are allowed to apply in groups from the same community or school. The college realizes that first-generation students, especially those from urban areas, may find the transition to a rural area and a small liberal arts school difficult. By allowing students to create a support…

Take Advanced Placement and Honors courses…all on level/basic college prep courses could limit college choices. Get involved! Athletics, school clubs and community service and if possible, assume leadership positions (i.e. President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer). Attend an academic summer camp…residential if possible. There are many available…some geared towards minority students only; and most application deadlines…

While we agree with much of the advice that is shared in this article, at CollegeForSure we review ALL options for our students by adhering to a holistic approach to College Counseling which may include having them to consider “need-blind” institutions. A college is need-blind if it does not consider a family’s finances when deciding…

Please see the links below as we wanted to share the changes for the FAFSA and CSS Profile effective October 1, 2016 for academic year 2017-18. In a net, you can file your financial aid applications for the next academic year beginning October 1st each year vs. January 1st. And you can use the previous…