Scholarship Weekends

So, you’ve been invited to a scholarship weekend at a college in your senior year.  You may have to miss a friend’s birthday party, take time off from work, and you’re just not sure this scholarship weekend is worth it.  Should you go?  Yes!  First of all, colleges don’t invite you unless they think you [...]

Private College Consultants

Should you hire a private college consultant?  Private consultants can do a lot for you if you plan on getting into the top schools where it is extremely competitive.  But, if you are a typical student that could possibly get scholarships and financial aid based on financial need, you could probably buy my book and [...]

Is a Vocational College for You?

This is no great surprise but not everyone is four-year college material.  In fact, the majority of “hot” jobs are tech jobs requiring 1-2 years of vocational training.  Junior colleges are filled with hot careers and experiencing record enrollments.    What do they offer?

automotive technology,
automotive collision technology,
biofuels technology,
carpentry,
computer repair,
dental hygiene,
diesel technology,
emergency medical services,
graphics technology,
industrial electrician,
industrial mechanics,
maintenance electrician,
manufacturing technology,
media [...]

When Should I Visit a College?

Colleges have unique atmospheres and you want to experience this on a visit to campus.  You can’t experience much of anything if the students are not there.  You can’t experience the food in the cafeteria if it is closed because students are on break.  Visit when your high school is not in session and the college [...]

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