College Tips

3 Tips for Applying to Private Scholarships

When to Apply for Scholarships The earliest deadlines for scholarships hit in October – well before any college application is due. Almost all are due before March – before many students will have heard from the majority of their schools. If you really want a private scholarship, you should think of the money separately from the academic application process. Scholarship money will follow wherever you go – if you’ve got it in place. To that end, make sure you know the due date of each scholarship you’re applying to – and try to get your application in early. Scholarships [...]

By Andi| 2020-02-21T15:36:50-07:00 February 21st, 2020|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, college coach, College Consulting Services, College Tips, Financial Aid, General Admission Information, General College Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students, Tuition Costs|0 Comments

Deferred From Your First Choice College?

The biggest benefit of applying to college early action or early decision is knowing early if you have been accepted or not to a top choice school. Nothing is more frustrating than being deferred. Getting deferred means the college is postponing its admission decision and will review your application with the regular decision applicants. You will find out in the spring if you’ve been accepted or rejected. You are in “application limbo.” Is there something you can do to increase your chances of getting accepted the second time around? Here are ten suggestions that might tip the scale in [...]

By Andi| 2020-01-30T15:18:06-07:00 January 30th, 2020|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

6 Myths About College Admission

6 Myths about College Admission Myth #1: Only Top Tier Schools Prepare People for Success The most pervasive myth is if your teen doesn't attend one of the top 20 Newsweek-rated colleges (aka Ivies), then they won’t have an opportunity for jobs, promotions and influence. Over half of our U.S. Senators graduated from public universities. 43 of the top 50 CEOs in the world graduated from schools other than Ivies. Part of the fabric of the American dream is the opportunity presented to you and what you do with it, not where you went to college. Myth # 2: [...]

By Andi| 2019-12-12T21:06:11-07:00 December 12th, 2019|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

3 Ways to Make Your College Application Stand Out

A few years back I published this article on my website. It is still relevant today, so I am publishing it again for my current readers. Enjoy!Getting an early jump on college prep is the key to getting ahead in the competitive field of college applications. Each year, the number of applications at a wide range of institutions have increased over the previous year and the acceptance rate has dropped.The stiff competition can be blamed in part on the popularity of the Common Application, which is currently available for use by more than 600 colleges. This makes it easier for [...]

By Andi| 2019-11-17T07:56:18-07:00 November 17th, 2019|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

It is Time to Fill out the FAFSA for Financial Aid

Each year, families find themselves completing at least one, if not two, financial aid forms for college scholarships. The forms may seem daunting but without them, no aid will be forthcoming. To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA [...]

By Andi| 2019-10-08T15:24:25-07:00 October 8th, 2019|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

The Benefits of Today’s College Co-Op Programs

If you are a senior, this is the time of year you are finalizing your college list and applying to these colleges. If you are a junior in high school, you are beginning to investigate colleges and majors of interest. Most high school students (and their parents) are unaware of Cooperative Education Programs available in multiple majors at many colleges and universities throughout the United States. There are many benefits to getting involved in a co-op program. Below is a blog I posted several years ago, discussing co-op programs. Enjoy! Andi These days, the “college internship” can often be viewed [...]

By Andi| 2019-08-27T21:52:37-07:00 August 27th, 2019|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

What Type of College Application Plan is Best for YOUR Teen?

Most families do not realize there are several types of application plans offered by colleges and universities. Deciding which is best for your child, will help determine what schools to apply to, and the timelines that need to be adhered to when applying to specific schools. Before deciding on which type of application plan is right for your child, you need to thoroughly understand the difference. There are two types of application plans, Non-Restrictive Plans and Restrictive Plans. Non-Restrictive Applications Plans allow students to wait until May 1 to confirm enrollment. These include: Regular Decision is the application process [...]

By Andi| 2019-07-31T11:52:32-07:00 July 25th, 2019|college admission assistant, college admission consultant, College Application Consultant, College Tips, General Admission Information, Tips for Parents, Tips for Students|0 Comments

Get Into College – 5 Summer Time Tips for Juniors

Learn college prep tips to do during summer vacation to make sure you have everything prepared and ready as you enter Senior year of high school. Get into college now with Andi Frimmer.

By Andi| 2019-06-14T17:53:46-07:00 June 14th, 2019|College Tips|0 Comments

College Touring 101 – How to Make the Most of Your College Tour

At this time of year, most juniors have narrowed down their list of prospective colleges and are planning to tour as many as possible. To get the most out of your tour you need to develop a touring strategy. Here are my suggestions for devising an effective tour:Schedule your visit in advance. Each college posts its touring schedule on its website. Pick your date and sign up for an official tour. Plan on spending enough time there to not only complete the official tour but to include things like eating a meal in a dining hall, sitting in on a [...]

By Andi| 2019-05-16T11:40:37-07:00 May 15th, 2019|College Tips|0 Comments

10 Financial Aid Forms You Can’t Afford to Forget

A previous blog discussed the importance of timely completion of the FAFSA. Parents should be diligently completing this form and strictly adhering to the timeline. The form is complicated and there are many websites devoted to helping you. This blog is equally important in your search for financial aid. Wendy David-Games, from StudentAdvisor.com, wrote a compelling article about all the financial forms you may need to complete in order to be eligible for the MOST financial aid. The article is reproduced below. Colleges determine which financial aid applications they require to calculate financial aid awards. There are billions of dollars in [...]