Know Your Financial Aid Terms

Know Your Financial Aid Terms

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,...
Know Your College Admission Terms

Know Your College Admission Terms

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...
College Counseling by the Numbers

College Counseling by the Numbers

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...