After the initial shock of quarantine life wore off last spring, I realized that one of the biggest ways that the Class of 2021 was going to be impacted by Coronavirus was the inability to visit college campuses. Instead, the state of the world was going to necessitate a shift to virtual college visits.Spring break, […]
Navigating College Essay Writing in 2020
Writing your college essay can be an incredibly daunting task. It can be hard to know how to talk about yourself in a way that shares what you’ve accomplished without seeming like you’re bragging. Or you may struggle to find anything to talk about. After all, what makes you special? Whether you see yourself as […]
Finding College Scholarships During A Pandemic
Throughout the years, I’ve noticed that many of the families I’ve worked with have focused exclusively on getting into college throughout high school. There’s a sense that you ought to know where you’re going and what it will cost before figuring out the financial side of the equation.Unfortunately, though, delaying thinking about paying for college […]
To Test or Not To Test
Today we’re going to dive into a question I’ve received so very many times over the last few months: Lauren, should we take the ACT or SAT this year?Gosh, I wish I could give a quick DO IT! or DON’T DO IT! answer, but – as with most things this year – the reality is […]
How Financial Aid Is Being Impacted By Coronavirus
When thinking about next steps for college admissions in the time of Coronavirus, something that is top of mind for so many families is the cost.Frankly, it should be top of mind any time we’re talking about college.There is a lot of need-based aid and merit-based aid that’s available, even in these challenging times. But, […]
The Impact of Coronavirus on College Admissions
Today’s episode is the first in our special series about how Coronavirus is impacting college admissions for the Class of 2021. In this episode, we’ll be exploring college admissions from the 50,000 foot view and talking through how you may be impacted if you’re applying to college in the fall of 2020. Listen Now Subscribe on […]
Welcome to the Special Coronavirus Edition of The College Checklist Podcast
After a 2 year hiatus, the College Checklist Podcast is back to help families navigate the college admissions process in the time of Coronavirus. If you’re curious about how the college admissions process is going to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, join myself and my wonderful guests as we explore how we’re helping our clients […]
Should You Take Advantage of Test Optional Policies Announced Due To Coronavirus?
For me, the most exhausting part of these uncertain times is trying to make a plan for the future only to have that plan upended with the next news cycle. If you’re tired of spinning around in circles trying to decide if you should take advantage of the new test optional policies that some colleges […]
ACT & SAT Canceled Due To Coronavirus: Here’s What You Need To Know
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc with so many aspects of our lives at the moment and many students, particularly juniors, are rightfully concerned about their future due to the April ACT and May SAT cancellations that were recently announced. These spring test dates are among the more popular national ACT & SAT test dates each year so […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Online ACT
Each year, states and school districts across the country offer free ACT exams to their high school students. This year, ACT has launched online ACT testing that is being offered during some of these in-school ACT test dates. This new computer-based ACT is causing a lot of concern among students and parents alike as the […]