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10 Mar

The College Entry Essay: Tips from Admissions Officers at Leading Schools

March 10, 2023
Posted by Elaine Hagin

Across the country, parents and high school seniors are in the middle of the daunting college application process, especially the much-feared, often misunderstood personal essay portion. How important is the essay section? Enough to...

27 Jan

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email.

February 7, 2023
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

It's common for colleges to send informative and important emails about your student's financial aid progress. But many aren't exactly what they seem. Some are blanket emails that go out to every applicant regardless...

26 Jul

College Planning, Preparing for College

What Are You Really Paying For?

July 26, 2022
Posted by Deborah Zurlo

Over the past decade, there have been shifts in the way that students study. More important is the length of time they spend on their studies. According to an American Interest article College Students...

20 May

College Admissions

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

August 7, 2022
Posted by Deborah Zurlo

I was recently teaching a college prep class when one of my students asked me, “Is it true that admissions this season were a bloodbath?” Interesting word usage, I thought! But she wasn’t wrong...

23 Feb

College Planning

Which College Majors Pay Off and From Which Colleges?

February 23, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

If students knew that one major results in higher salaries than others - or that graduates from one university earn more than those with that exact same degree from another - wouldn't they make...

06 Feb

College Admissions, Financial Aid

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email (2022)

February 7, 2023
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

After your student applies to college, emails are regularly sent from admissions and financial aid offices. Many seem vague, and result in confusion and even panic. One thing that really upsets parents is admissions telling you...

12 Jan

Preparing for College

Standardized Testing: The Ins and Outs of the ACT and SAT

January 12, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

In our partnership with Method Test Prep, we are happy to help parents and students navigate the challenges of standardized testing. Read on, and check back regularly for updates: When to Start Preparing for the...

01 Nov

College Admissions, College Financial Aid

Staying on Top of the College Application Process

January 6, 2022
Posted by Deborah Zurlo

Many parents get very worked up about college admission forms and essays. This is a good place to step back and let your student take the lead. The bottom line is, if they don't...

23 Aug

College Planning

Virtual Opportunities with Colleges and Universities

January 19, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

We highly recommend that students take advantage of the virtual opportunities colleges are offering. Participating in virtual tours, virtual information sessions, and opportunities to connect with members of the admissions team can provide a...

22 Aug

College Planning

Balancing Your College Planning Checklist

October 20, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

One of the most important things that rising seniors can do over the summer is to balance their college lists. Many students apply to a lot of colleges just to make sure they have...

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The College Entry Essay: Tips from Admissions Officers at Leading Schools

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email.

What Are You Really Paying For?

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

Which College Majors Pay Off and From Which Colleges?

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email (2022)

Standardized Testing: The Ins and Outs of the ACT and SAT

Staying on Top of the College Application Process

Virtual Opportunities with Colleges and Universities

Balancing Your College Planning Checklist

The College Entry Essay: Tips from Admissions Officers at Leading Schools

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email.

What Are You Really Paying For?

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