Honors/AP Courses vs. “Regular” Courses— The Tradeoff

Honors/AP Courses vs. “Regular” Courses— The Tradeoff Course selection during the high school years can prove to be very important in the college admissions process. Courses should be chosen carefully and thoughtfully. As a simple rule of thumb, the student should take the most challenging curriculum they can handle while still maintaining their grades!  So, […]

College Freshman Checklist — What to Pack?

College Freshman Checklist — What to Pack?   Congratulations Graduate! What’s Next? As high school draws to a close, it’s time to start preparing for the next adventure… College! To best prepare, here are tried and true tips and tricks:  Memorize your social security number. You’ll need it.  Shop early and shop sales. […]

College Loans – NOT Available to the General Public!

College Loans — An Overview This is an overview of the college loan options typically available for most families These are loans NOT available to the general public, only to families with college students; therefore, most folks and their financial advisors do not know much about them! Clearly, a HUGE opportunity to help families pay […]

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 […]

College Decision Day is May 1st! More Time Than You Think!

College Decision Day is May 1st — More Time Than You Think! College decision time is just around the corner! You may be surprised to learn that you have until May 1st to make your official college decision! Seniors… congratulations on your college acceptances. Your hard work has paid off and soon you will embark […]

Waitlisted or Deferred — Now What?

                    What Happens if Waitlisted or Deferred? Despite the disappointment of getting waitlisted, what should you do? Ultimately, the actions you take are determined by how important the school is to you. If not a top school, really no specific actions are necessary. However, IF a […]

Why Should I Attend Admitted Student Day?

Why Should I Attend Admitted Student Day? Congratulations!  You have been accepted to college!  Perhaps you have been accepted to your first choice school or to several schools.  Now that those highly anticipated letters have been received, the ball is once again in your court.  Now is time to make that final decision of where […]

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 […]

“Ideal” College Selection Checklist – an Overview!

“Ideal” College Selection Checklist — an Overview! College selection is one of the most important pieces of the college-funding puzzle. For example, selecting the right school can enable you to get your child a private education for the same cost as a public university – regardless of the sticker price. Obviously, we recognize that there […]

College Attributes — What to Look for when Searching for the “Right” School

College Attributes — What to Look for when Searching for the “Right” School We think the BEST chance for college success is to pick the “right school” unique to you! Ideally, where you will be happy! In summary, think of this, “big, small, country, city” — which school is your  “best fit”? Outlined below are […]