Last week I did a radio interview with Power Women Magazine about the college prep process and my Parents Countdown to College Toolkit. In it, I discussed the steps necessary to prepare for the admissions process, how to stay organized, and the 10 mistakes parents and students often make when applying to college. Click the […]
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Posts Tagged ‘college admissions’
5 Questions to Ask on a College Visit
Few things in life are as difficult, nerve-wracking and simply mind-blowing as helping your son or daughter navigate through the wide sea of college selection. There are so many things to consider! Admissions: Will my son or daughter get into a good school? Cost: Can I afford the tuition? Schools: Which college or university will be […]
Read More...Getting a Leg Up by Socializing Admissions
By admin on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 | No Comments
To many students and parents the college search, application, and decision process can be very overwhelming. Students work with their high school counselors, siblings, and friends to figure out which school is the right “fit” for them … all the while not truly understanding what happens on the “other side of the table” at the […]
Read More...Getting In-The Zinch Guide to College Admissions
By admin on Monday, June 20th, 2011 | 3 Comments
When Gil Rogers at Zinch asked me if I would be interested in getting an advance copy of this book I jumped at the chance. First of all, I love reviewing books for parents. Secondly, I knew it was going to be quality material and I was excited to get my hot little hands on a […]
Read More...Using Admission Predictors-Yes or No?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 | No Comments
We all like to know what our chances are in life. What are my odds at winning the lottery? How likely is that my resume will be seen by the right people? What do the stats say about starting a new business in a down economy? Will the stock we purchased go up? Recently, I’ve […]
Read More...FREE Webinar: Admissions
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, February 7th, 2011 | 1 Comment
How to STAND OUT in a College Admissions Office Author and speaker, Paul Hemphill, will conduct this long-awaited webinar on how a student can get accepted to his or her first-choice college. Here are topics he will cover: The exact extracurricular activities a student should be engaged in When a student should apply Early Action […]
Read More...College Helper #2-Video College Coach
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, December 24th, 2010 | No Comments
Paul Hemphill, owner and founder of PreCollege Prep, is always on my NICE list. This guy puts the KNOW into “know-it-all” when it comes to helping parents get more bang for their buck from colleges. (I especially like how he sports those candy striped tights!) His sure proof plan to not spend a dime of […]
Read More...Is college just about ROI?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, November 5th, 2010 | No Comments
This week on #CampusChat there was a guest that informed us that college is a bad investment for a large percentage of teens. Granted, I could see her point (You can read the transcript here). Many teens aren’t ready for college. I agree it is important to counsel our teens on finding out what they […]
Read More...IvyAlly-Helping in the admissions process
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, September 20th, 2010 | No Comments
We have talked to many parents, and have heard the same problem expressed repeatedly. A father of four whose eldest daughter had just finished her freshman year in high school explained, “I don’t know what I don’t know.” For some, this sentiment came from an appreciation that the application process has evolved drastically, becoming more […]
Read More...The Common Application
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | 1 Comment
On August 1st, the NEW and IMPROVED online version of the Common Application goes live! Here’s a sneak peak for you and your college-bound teen: 2010-2011 Common Application If you’re on Twitter and would like to get some more information, you can attend a chat TODAY at 3PM PST for “Everything Common App”. Just use […]
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