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A new tool for college admissions

By on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 | 2 Comments

  When I come across a product or service that can benefit parents and students during the college admissions process, I like to pass it along. StatFuse.com is a FREE service to help in choosing a college. Getting into college these days is not as easy as it once was. The process for college admissions has changed […]

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The College Application Process–New Tools for the Digital Age

By on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 | 1 Comment

  It always excites me when I find a tool that helps parents and students stay organized during the college admissions process. In the past, we have used filing drawers, wall calendars and to-do-lists to stay on top of all the admissions requirements. Then we moved on to usb storage drives, smartphone calendars and Evernote, […]

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56 College Info Websites

By on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 | 9 Comments

  Here’s a current comprehensive list of my picks for college info websites. Do you have any additional suggestions? COLLEGE BLOGS 1. ParentsCountdowntoCollegeCoach.com–You will find the MOST information here on our blog: college guidance, college planning, college coaching, and college news. Come here first to find the latest and best tools to help you navigate the […]

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An app for parents and students from Edupath

By on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 | No Comments

  Edupath is like three apps in one. College Explorer lets you browse 1300 colleges to find the right fit. SAT Training is optimized for short sessions so you can use it anytime, anywhere. And Dashboard, an Edupath exclusive, allows parents to follow along in real-time. Effective SAT prep starts with finding the right school. […]

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Choosing the right college

By on Monday, April 29th, 2013 | 1 Comment

  Choosing which college to attend is an incredibly exciting, yet trying adventure.  With hundreds of universities to choose from, it can be frightening and overwhelming at times.  However, with proper planning and a great deal or research, choosing the right college is easier than you think .  Keep these tips in mind as you […]

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Online college resources for parents

By on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 | 4 Comments

  Recently, I prepared a list of what I believe to be invaluable college resources for parents online. I’ve found these resources to be helpful during the college admissions process and can vouch for the quality of the information they provide. This is not an all-inclusive list, but some of my favorite go-to resources. After […]

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College Abacus: A tool for students and parents

By on Monday, February 18th, 2013 | No Comments

In last week’s state of the Union, President Obama announced the creation of the College Scorecard. This is another step in the attempt to give parents and students an accurate picture of the cost and the value of college degrees. Another tool, College Abacus was the first website to enable students to compare their net […]

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Compare Colleges side-by-side with FindTheBest.com

By on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 | No Comments

Whether you are eagerly awaiting those acceptance letters or are still applying (or both), the fact remains that you need to pick the best school you can go to, and you need to find out which particular college that is. FindTheBest is an unbiased, data driven comparison engine that allows students and parents to look […]

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Your student wants to study medicine

By on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 | No Comments

  Remember when your now teenager came up to you as a toddler and said they wanted to be a doctor when they grew up? We smiled and said, “that’s great sweety” and knew that years down the road their interests would change. But what if it didn’t change? What if your college-bound teen still […]

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