I’m exhausted today so it’s hard to get motivated to write something for my college blog. I gave four lengthy speeches at college fairs around San Diego on three consecutive nights this week. During the past few days, I also spent a lot of time at High Tech High, which is my son’s school, talking [...]
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College Admission Crunch Time
on October 23, 2009 in Academic majors, Admissions, High school counselors, Other
College Advice: Why High School Counselors Can't Always Help
on October 22, 2009 in Admission practices, College Costs, College readiness, Financial aid, High school counselors
For many families, college will be the second biggest expense they will ever face — right behind buying a house. Choosing colleges and figuring out how to pay for them is complicated, which is why students and parents often seek college advice from high school counselors. It’s typically difficult, however, for families who want meaningful [...]
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