Is Your High School Student Wasting Their Summer?
Is Your High School Student Wasting Their Summer? What is YOUR student doing this Summer to prepare for College? Do NOT wait until the Fall to get started…if you do, it’s too late! Are you a “Rising Senior”? The rising seniors (high school seniors this Fall) should already have a plan in place for how […]
College Loans Simplified!
College Loans Simplified! Don’t forget! Ultimately, even after getting LOTS of FREE money from the colleges, you will still have to “pay the (remaining) college bill”! (Unless, of course, you get a full scholarship that covers tuition plus room and board to live on campus and eat for free)! There are a variety of options […]
Don’t Forget to Ask for More FREE Money! (Negotiate!)
Don’t Forget to Ask for More FREE Money! (Negotiate!) IF you are a high school Senior planning on going to college this Fall, you should be focusing on doing this RIGHT NOW! Can you imagine getting EVEN MORE FREE $$$ by simply asking? As per my new #1 Amazon best-seller book, “Pay for College Without […]
Teacher Recommendation Letters – Tips and Tricks
Teacher Recommendation Letters – Tips and Tricks At College Insights, we believe you should paint a picture of your accomplishments, potential and character with teacher recommendation letters. Such letters will help round out your academic profile, adding qualitative factors to your application. They also provide insight into what you are like as a student and […]
PSAT – What is That?
PSAT – What is That? We at College Insights wanted to reach out and provide you with some insights into the PSAT. People often mistakenly believe that the “P” stands for “Practice” when, in fact, it stands for “Preliminary”; therefore, the Preliminary SAT! The PSAT is an important test for a few reasons and understanding […]
College Essays – Required, NOT Optional!
College Essays – Required, NOT Optional! At College Insights, we believe your college essay is one of the most important parts of your application package because it is your opportunity to reveal your best qualities and show an admissions committee what makes you stand out from everyone else. In our opinion, a compelling essay […]
Extracurricular Activities—“Pursue your Passion!”
Extracurricular Activities—“Pursue your Passion!” A common question we receive is in regards to which extracurricular activities will look best on a college application. Our simple rule of thumb is to “pursue your passion” – in other words, do what you love to do with your free time. Why? Our experience is that the schools that […]
College Interviews — Worth It?
College Interviews — Worth It? We at College Insights believes that when offered, interviews offer our students an extra and beneficial extra “arrow in the quiver”. You’ll be better informed when making the important decision about choosing the “right fit” college, and the fact that you took the initiative to schedule an interview will underscore […]
Applications and Financial Aid Forms — “Be Proactive”!
Applications and Financial Aid Forms — “Be Proactive”! Congratulations! You have chosen your “Final List” of schools. It is time to go through what we call the college “application process” and the “financial aid process” to get into your “right school” and get as much free money as possible! In order to maximize your results […]
How to Get Extra Credit with the Admissions Office — “Demonstrate Interest”!
How to Get Extra Credit with the Admissions Office — “Demonstrate Interest”! It’s no secret that the college process is both complex and competitive. However, here are some simple tips for your student to gain extra points in the admissions process by demonstrating interest! College admissions offices often give students extra credit for interacting with […]