College Admissions Newsletter – March 26, 2014

 

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Sizing Up Student Aid Packages and Negotiating for More

Financial aid awards typically include a mix of ingredients such as federal grants, institutional / merit scholarships, work-study earnings, and loans of various types.  Comparing student aid packages, and figuring out the true affordability of any particular college can be both challenging and confusing.

College Sticker Price vs. Affordability

Before you cross a college off of your wish list due to “college sticker price shock”, understand that the real cost of college is the “net price” (list price minus the amount of financial aid) which may make the situation look a lot less dire

Sizing Up A College for Fit:  4 Key Factors

Experts agree that there is no “ideal” college for most students, but rather many “right fit” schools. Sizing up colleges where you’ll be comfortable, challenged and successful – places that will help you thrive academically and personally and become the person you want to be – should be the focus of your efforts. College should be an environment where you feel comfortable and can succeed academically, personally and socially. These four factors are a good rubric for evaluating colleges and assessing your fit. 

Waitlisted: Turning Maybe into Yes

Waiting in limbo need not be a passive activity. Many savvy applicants have launched successful campaigns to gain admission.

ACT or SAT?: What’s a Student To Do?  Take the SAT/ACT Diagnostic

Curiously, too many students never take the college entrance exam (SAT or ACT) they’re likely to score better on.  

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Barron’s 6 ACT Practice Tests

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Making the Most of the College Fair

Fairs are held throughout the USA including: New York City (April 6) and Atlanta (March 16). Check out the Spring and Fall schedules to find a fair near you!

College Planning for High School Juniors

During 11th grade, the college preparation process kicks into high gear.  In addition to building credentials, college-bound juniors should focus on preparing for entrance exams, exploring colleges and learning about student aid.

ENTRANCE EXAMS: 

Testing Timer Watch Helps Students on ACT

One of the biggest challenges students face on college entrance exams is managing their time. Many students spend valuable test time checking the clock to figure out how much time is left and if they are on pace to finish.  Made specifically for the ACT, the Testing Timers ACT aTest Timer Watch contains preset timing for all 5 sections of the test: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing…..

New SAT?: What You Need to Know

The College Board announced a major overhaul to its SAT exam starting in Spring 2016. Members of the Class of 2017 will be the first students to take the new SAT.  Here’s what you need to know:

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College Admissions Newsletter – March 26, 2014

SAT & ACT 

Upcoming Registration Deadlines:

Test date: 5/3/2014

Test Type: SAT

Registration Deadline: 4/4/2014

Late Registration Deadline: 4/21/2014

Test date: 4/12/2014

Test Type: ACT

Registration Deadline: 3/7/2014

Late Registration Deadline: 3/21/2014

SAT / ACT /

Subject Tests:

Upcoming Exams:

ACT – April 12

SAT – May 3

SAT – June 7

ACT – June 14

College Admissions Newsletter – December 12, 2013

SAT Optional Colleges

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