by Allison | Apr 11, 2011 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice
38 Minutes is about the time it takes to complete a yoga dvd to practice the cello to prepare a pasta dinner to give the dog a really good walk to write a good blog post And (according to Counseling and College Counseling In America’s High Schools by...
by Allison | Mar 16, 2011 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid
If you are a college-bound high school senior, March Madness has taken on a new meaning this year. In the world of college admissions, March Madness means the waiting game is finally over. Millions of anxious high seniors around the country are receiving their...
by Allison | Mar 16, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
Admissions facts that stand the test of time. 1. There are no guarantees. Even if you have a perfect score on the SAT or the ACT along with a 4.0 GPA–you are not guaranteed a place at your first choice institution. Look at this example: 83% of high school...
by Allison | Jun 2, 2009 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid
Sage College of Albany (SCA) is a gem in the heart of New York’s capital city. You might know that SCA is one half of a two-campus community that make up the Sage Colleges. However, that is only the tip of the iceberg with SCA. While the Albany campus has a cozy...
by Allison | Mar 29, 2009 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Visiting Schools
We thought we knew Syracuse University before our visit. After all, we were aware that many of the Orangemen’s (and women’s) athletic teams are nationally ranked Division I programs, the Carrier Dome hosts exciting college basketball and lacrosse games plus concerts...
by Allison | Mar 19, 2009 | Blog, Financial Aid
On March 11, 2009, admissions1 consultants attended the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) forum “The Economy and College Admissions: This Year’s Financial Picture for Students and Families.” The program was held at Sage...