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SAT vs. ACT – Which Should You Take?

August 21, 2020

Nicole Hosemann

Saving Money, Testing

ACT, SAT, Standardized Tests, time management

I met with a new student last week, a junior, and asked the same question I always do: “What is the most pressing thing on your mind, right now, related to college?” And like nearly every other junior I meet, the student told me her biggest worry was TESTING. She knew she needed to sign…

Ideas for a Stay-at-Home Summer

April 22, 2020

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College, Miscellaneous

(We originally posted this blog in the summer of 2020, when teens were figuring out how to spend their summer with the restrictions of social distancing. Although Covid is no longer limiting our activities, we have opted to keep this blog posted, since it offers a wealth of ideas that are still worth considering!) As…

Waitlisted? Here’s our advice.

March 19, 2020

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College

applying, choosing a college, waitlist

After months of stressing over applications, a waitlist offer from your top college can be a bittersweet pill to swallow. You didn’t quite make the cut for acceptance, but they clearly considered you worthy enough. So, is it worth it to continue to wait? First, it might be helpful to know that waitlisting has become…

Why am I getting so much mail from colleges?!?

January 30, 2020

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College, Building Your College List, College Visits

Why am I getting so much mail from colleges?!? Juniors – you know what I’m talking about. Those shiny brochures in your mail box, showing smiling students on beautiful campuses. The emails crowding your inbox, sent from colleges all around the country. Some of them are colleges you are interested in or have maybe even…

Conquering the College Fair

January 20, 2020

Nicole Hosemann

Building Your College List, Organization and Time Management

admissions interviews, choosing a college, college fairs, college representatives, demonstrating interest, organization, researching colleges

**NOTE: While this post was specifically written about in-person college fairs, most of the advice still applies to the newer virtual college fair format!** As a student planning to apply to college, you will likely hear about COLLEGE FAIRS. At these events, representatives from dozens of colleges set up tables, hand out brochures and chat…

Dog Days of Summer

August 2, 2019

Priscilla Vivio

Miscellaneous

leaving home, summer

So, here it is….August already, smack in the middle of the traditional dog days of summer – the days connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs. But, for many, this is also the time of changing moods as students have tired of their summer activities and are ready for their next adventures.…

Volunteering: How to Make it Count

February 28, 2019

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College, Essays and Personal Statements, Miscellaneous

applying, community service, extracurricular, resume, volunteering

It’s no secret that colleges value community service and volunteering, and no surprise that most competitive applicants have tons of volunteering on their resumes. For this reason, families often seek guidance around community service. We are often asked what impresses colleges, or how much volunteering a student should do. “Should we pay for him to…

Social Media and the College Admissions Process

December 12, 2018

Priscilla Vivio

Applying to College, Miscellaneous

As seniors are completing applications and juniors are beginning to explore colleges, it’s a good time for students to think about updating their digital presence. With the ever-increasing use of social media, it is likely that some of the colleges that students apply to will review their social media activities. Here are a few things…

Why High Income Families Should Submit FAFSA

September 28, 2018

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College, Financial Aid, Saving Money

award letters, CSS Profile, EFC, F, FAFSA, financial aid, free money, institutional aid, Merit aid, Save Money, tuition

I often hear families say, “We’re not bothering to submit FAFSA, because our income is too high to qualify for financial aid.” This stems from a common misconception about college financial aid: that it’s only available to students from low income backgrounds. The truth is, there are several potential advantages that come from filing FAFSA,…

How Parents Can Help with Application Essays

August 21, 2018

Nicole Hosemann

Applying to College, Essays and Personal Statements

editing, essays, feedback, parents, personal statement, writing

For parents helping students through the college application process, the admissions essay can be a challenge. A fairly open-ended assignment, it is intended to showcase a student’s individuality and add depth to their application. Therefore, it must be a personal story that demonstrates insightful self-reflection and character. Many parents are left wondering how they can…

Welcome to the On My Way Blog!

SAT vs. ACT – Which Should You Take?

Ideas for a Stay-at-Home Summer

Waitlisted? Here’s our advice.

Why am I getting so much mail from colleges?!?

Conquering the College Fair

Dog Days of Summer

Volunteering: How to Make it Count

Social Media and the College Admissions Process

Why High Income Families Should Submit FAFSA

How Parents Can Help with Application Essays

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