College Admissions Archives - Ecliptic Financial Advisors

22 May

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

July 18, 2023
Posted by Elaine Hagin

The arrival of COVID-19 changed the college admissions game, but even before the pandemic, there was already a clear trend: the expectations of admissions officers had risen considerably. A solid GPA was no longer...

10 Mar

College Admissions

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

May 16, 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...

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...

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...

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...

01 Apr

College Admissions, Preparing for College

What’s a Good ACT Score and what are the ACT Ranges and Percentiles?

There's often a lot of attention paid to the SATs in comparison to the ACTs (American College Test) – another crucial college entrance exam. However, for about 49% of the high school graduating class of 2020,...

03 Mar

College Admissions

How to Read a College Acceptance Letter

Today's the day — your child's letter of acceptance from their favorite college has arrived. After celebrating the moment, however, it's essential to review the details of their college acceptance letter, which will provide...

24 Jul

College Admissions, Preparing for College

Understanding the College Application Process

The college application process is a long journey that, for many, begins during your child’s Junior year of high school or even before. In fact, even though your child will start taking their most...

17 Mar

College Admissions

How to Navigate the College Waitlist Process

May 16, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

How to Navigate the College Waitlist Process It's a bittersweet moment for parents and children. While your child has gained acceptance to some of the colleges they’ve applied to, they may have also been placed...

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