College Admissions

April 2021

Inside HigherED: Waiting lists: What to expect 

March 2021

La Voz De Anza: Benefits of community colleges are overlooked, high school counselors say

The Oakland Press: 5 steps for creating an outstanding activity resume

February 2021

Chicago Tribune: If put on college waitlist, put in the effort to follow a college’s instructions for essays, recommendation letters

January 2021

The Philadelphia Tribune: Four ways to tour colleges at home

WMBF News: Expert discusses best practices for picking a college during the pandemic

US News & World Report: How to find free college admissions resources 

The Buffalo News: In a high school senior year like no other, the college search goes virtual

December 2020

College Explorations: Tips for acing your virtual college interview

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog: What does being denied mean?

Forbes: What is trending in college admissions?

November 2020

Inside Higher Ed: Live Updates: Latest news on Coronavirus and higher education

Financial Aid

April 2021

NerdWallet: This is how long a student would have to work to pay for the cost of college

Money: Financial Aid Offers Are Negotiable. Here's How to Ask Colleges for More Money (and Get It)

US News: Use this financial aid award letter sample

March 2021

Voice of America News: Lessons in finance could reduce student debt

Azusa Pacific University: Where to Find Private Scholarships for College

February 2021

Yahoo News: 17 Things to know about merit aid scholarships

Kiplinger: FAFSA Application Changes are coming- What they mean for middle and high income families 

January 2021

Boing Boing: Expected family contributions for college loans might be going away, thanks to COVID-19

The New York Times: FAFSA's Expected Family Contribution is going away. Good riddance 

LAist: Students affected by the pandemic may face extra hurdles for financial aid. Here’s what they should know  

December 2020

Inside Higher Ed: Congress close on simplifying FAFSA

November 2020

Forbes: How to help college applicants get financial aid during Covid

Forbes: How to win a college scholarship

The Philadelphia Tribune: Philly nonprofit, College Board partners for FAFSA chatbot

SAT/ACT

April 2021

Education Next: A Test for the Test Makers 

NBC News: Will colleges universities waive ACT/SAT testing requirements forever? 

March 2021

Concord Monitor- How your name is sold to colleges for marketing

Inside Higher Ed: Not submitting scores 

February 2021

WBIW: Choosing a college admissions test

January 2021

Inside Higher Ed: College Board kills subject tests and SAT essay 

Forbes: Will getting rid of admissions tests make selective schools more equitable? 

November 2020

Inside Higher Ed: Testing frustrations continue 

Distance Learning

March 2021

K12 Dive-Review of 130 studies favors reopening schools with safety measures

 PBS News Hour- How students are fighting Zoom fatigue

January 2021

EdWeek: We love virtual learning: Students and parents explain why 

December 2020

NPR: 5 Things We've Learned About Virtual School In 2020

Career

March 2021

Edhat: Career Technical Education- A road less traveled

Nature-  Why industry internships can be your ‘golden ticket’ to a prosperous career

January 2021

Daily Emerald: Opinion: College isn't the only way to succeed

The Buffalo News: Alternatives to four-year degrees

Commonwealth Magazine: Voc-tech schools thriving despite pandemic strictures

December 2020

Business Insider: The 30 best high paying jobs in the future

The Atlantic: The stigma of choosing trade school over college