Accommodations in College

by Adriane Donkers, Independent College Consultant Students diagnosed with a physical or learning disability or mental illness may wonder if they can attend college. In short, the answer is absolutely, but it will take some extra research, understanding the laws, and...
Decisions, Decisions…….

Decisions, Decisions…….

Advantages and Disadvantages to Application Deadlines By: Austin Curwen  8.16.22 College counseling is no different from many processes with lots of small parts making up the larger whole.  One of the primary reasons families will hire an independent consultant is...

BIG Changes in the FAFSA

BIG CHANGES IN THE FAFSA With big changes in store for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), families with college-bound children should revisit their savings strategy today. Some may find that they’ll come out ahead when the new rules take effect. But...
The Role of Legacies in College Admissions

The Role of Legacies in College Admissions

By Austin Curwen, College Consultant Annapolis College Consulting One thing that is bandied about quietly among college admissions professionals is whether students receive preference as a legacy candidate.  What is this you ask?  Put simply, an advantage if a parent...
Different Admissions – Different Deadlines

Different Admissions – Different Deadlines

Think of your college application as a key to access. Whatever the situation, gaining access involves a deliberative, if not competitive, application process. The greater the demand, the higher the expectations attached to the person submitting the application. The...