by foundationscc | Jan 25, 2022 | financial aid
College is expensive in the US. Tuition costs have far outpaced inflation in this country and have grown by as much as 200% for some schools over the last 20 years. It’s crazy, and it has created a student debt crisis in this country. Today, about 43 million...
by foundationscc | Jul 2, 2021 | admission, research
In the wake of the Penn State Jerry Sandusky scandal, the university’s credit rating was downgraded due to “anticipation of the substantial financial impact on the university from the ultimate cost of future settlements and possible judgments.” The...
by foundationscc | Jun 14, 2021 | admission, college visits
As COVID-19 vaccinations rise (thanks, science!), more colleges are re-opening to visitors. If you’re able to get on the road, the summer offers an opportunity to make up for lost time and visit schools. Visiting colleges in person matters to get an overall feel for...
by foundationscc | May 4, 2021 | admission, College planning, expertise
It was the start of a relaxing evening when a panicked series of texts came in from one of our students. A parent from their school had approached them at a school event and offered unsolicited advice about scheduling, college admissions, and what colleges want to...
by foundationscc | Apr 8, 2021 | admission, College planning
One of the biggest concerns parents bring to us is that they want their child to go to a “good” school. When pressed to define what “good” means, name recognition– prestige– tends to emerge. “Top” schools with...
