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  As you prepare to join family gatherings this holiday season, here’s what we encourage you to remember about high school students– Over the next couple of months, you will more than likely have the opportunity to connect with family members or friends who are in high school.  A perfectly natural topic of conversation, one may think, is to ask that student where they’ve applied to college, what their  dream school   is, and if they’ve been accepted… From the perspective of your friendly  College Advisors ,  our professional advice is…. Don’t. If you are a parent of a high school student, you know all too well that college admissions have become exponentially more competitive in recent years. Students have lived much of their high school experience in a global pandemic, with classes, testing, activities, and social lives tossed upside down. Now, more than ever, our kids need the loving encouragement & support of their family and friends. They don’t need...

  Just as you might be breathing a sigh of relief that the first round of applications are submitted, it’s time to think about scholarships & accessing financial aid. Federal Student Aid, the US Department of Education Office that manages the FAFSA, is in the process of fully overhauling the application process. Whether you have a college student, a HS student in the thick of applications, or are looking to what’s ahead down the road a year or two from now, there’s much to know about what to expect when the new application opens in December of 2023. Read on for what you need to know about making the most of opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with the FAFSA changes coming next month–  Who should complete a FAFSA?  The FAFSA is not just for students and families considering accessing need based financial aid to help with the costs of college.  A FAFSA must also be completed if a student is considering taking out student loans, and in some cases, is a ...