Monthly Newsletter

2021

MONTH

TOPICS

January 2021

Which college is the best choice? The answer isn’t in rankings. Read our January cover article and learn how to personalize your search based on what’s important to you. Other articles include:

Majoring in Psychology – A degree with diverse paths, from human resources to counseling.
Financial Matters: Money for College – Five sources for financial aid.
Avoiding Senior Slump – Zoom fatigue and the danger of second semester senioritis.

2020

MONTH

TOPICS

December 2020

Majoring in Civil Engineering – A field with diverse paths for students who like to design and build.
Searching for Scholarships – Online resources you can trust.
The Five P’s of Choosing Colleges – A great starting point for family college discussions.
Dealing with Deferrals – What to do when a college leaves you in limbo.

November 2020

Taking a Deep Dive into a College Website – In the age of COVID, online resources are everything.
Majoring in Communications – An option for students who enjoy language and technology.
Financial Matters: The CSS Profile – Is this form required for schools on your list?
Making the Most of Virtual Tours – Doing college research in the digital world (part 2)

October 2020

How Will Colleges Make Decisions this Year? – Institutions are reassuring applicants and making changes for the better.
Majoring in Business/Entrepreneurial Studies – Career paths are plentiful in this popular major.
Financial Matters: The FAFSA – Learn the basics about financial aid and why you should apply ASAP.
Making the Most of Virtual Tours – How to maximize your online college connections.

September 2020

Making the Most of Virtual Learning – Whether 100% online or hybrid, make the best of this new way of learning.
Majoring in Archeology – Learn about a fascinating field that can lead to jobs as conservationist or museum curator.
The Language of Financial Aid – Our guide to a bewildering array of financial aid acronyms.
Demonstrating Interest-COVID Edition – Tips for connecting with a college when you can’t visit in person.

Summer 2020

Overused Essay Topics – Many applicants do themselves a disservice by taking on topics that don’t resonate with admissions. Learn which to avoid.
Majoring in Philosophy – Skills honed by philosophy majors are applicable to many career paths, including law, writing and some that may surprise you.
Before Leaving for College – Wondering what legal and financial issues should be addressed before going off to college? Check out our checklist.
Staying Healthy – On Campus and at Home – Read these common sense tips for college-bound students.

May 2020

Choosing a Gap Year – With the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of colleges in the fall of 2020, a greater number of students than usual are contemplating taking a gap year. Read about the pros and cons of taking a gap year and the process needed to do this.
Majoring in Biotechnology – Because biotechnology is used in many fields and because the job market for it is projected to grow, biotechnology is a strong subject to major in. Learn about the courses you’ll take, the skills you’ll learn, and the careers to which these may be applied.
Paying Your Child’s College Bill – A few months before your child starts college, you’ll receive a bill from the college for your child’s first semester (or quarter) expenses. Here are some options to meet these expenses.
Virtual Summer Programs – Unfortunately, Covid-19 has lead to the closing of nearly all of the campus-based summer programs for high school students. So what can you do with your summer now?

April 2020

What to Do When Campus Visits Are Out – With campuses closed due to the coronavirus outbreak and with students sent home to complete the semester online, high school juniors and seniors need to go to their back-up plans.
Majoring in Economics – A major in economics educates a student about how resource allocation, incentives, and wealth interact. Learn if this major fits your interests and goals.
Financial Matters: Appealing Financial Aid Awards (updated) – For the class entering fall of 2020, the loss of work due to the COVID-19 virus may affect a student’s eligibility for need-based aid. Check out the best ways to go about appealing financial aid packages you have received from your colleges.
Making the Most of this Enforced Down Time – With so many high schools closed, it probably won’t take much time before you find yourself looking for activities, so we’ve prepared a dozen ideas you may want to follow-up.

March 2020