by foundationscc | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
“It’s only $500. I’m not even going to bother applying. It’s not worth my time.” Sigh. These predictable words make college counselors cry a single tear. Here’s why you SHOULD apply for that low-dollar scholarship: Have you...
by foundationscc | Dec 18, 2020 | admission
I was talking with a friend tonight, and she said although she was prepared, it really stung when her kid was waitlisted at a highly selective university. She felt her child, a 4.0 student active in several activities who is genuinely just a great human, deserved to...
by foundationscc | Dec 10, 2020 | financial aid
Tuition vs. Cost of Attendance- Tuition is the basic money paid for your academics at a college. Don’t look at tuition alone with examining costs, though. Cost of attendance includes all the other expenses that come up: room and board, books, other school fees,...
by foundationscc | Dec 10, 2020 | admission
The admissions process brings some confusing terminology. Educate yourself with our handy guide. Regular Decision (RD)- Choose this if you need the most time to complete your application before the deadline. Early Action (EA)- Students applying EA usually must...
by foundationscc | Dec 10, 2020 | admission
According to the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the average high school student only receives about 38 minutes a year in college planning time with their high school counselor. How can that be? you might be thinking. They should be...
