Preparing for College Archives - Ecliptic Financial Advisors

13 Jun

The Answer to Supplemental Essay Stress: Making a Schedule

March 2, 2024
Posted by Elaine Hagin

Let’s talk about supplemental essays. Those extra essays colleges love to ask you to write up alongside your personal statement. These colleges do not simply ask for your personal statement; no, they also want...

16 May

Preparing for College

How to Take Control of the College Visit

July 18, 2023
Posted by Elaine Hagin

With summer quickly approaching, it is the time of the year that families begin to look towards visiting colleges. It is extremely important that you visit the colleges you are interested in. There are...

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...

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 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,...

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...

12 Feb

College Admissions, Preparing for College

College Tour Checklist – Everything You Need to Look for When Touring a College

May 16, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

A college tour is a great coming-of-age experience for a child and an important part of the process of choosing the right school. If you’re at the stage of planning college visits, you want...

12 Sep

Preparing for College

Guide to Helping Your Child Choose the Right College

Choosing the right college is a big step toward your child’s future career. A “good fit” college gives your child the tools to succeed academically and the extracurricular activities to support a well-rounded college...

09 Aug

College Admissions, Preparing for College

How to Help My Child Prepare for Their College Admissions Interview

Preparing for college admissions interviews can be a nerve-wracking prospect. Your child may be looking to you for how to prepare for the college admissions interview, and since it's probably been some time since...

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