College Fan Mail After Taking the SAT/ACT

Did you notice that after taking the SAT/ACT that your student has all of a sudden received a ton of fan mail from a variety of colleges and universities? Could it be that he scored so well on the test that schools across the country are courting him? I hate to burst your bubble, but no. The schools don’t all think your child is so incredibly bright they’ll move heaven and earth to count him as a future Alum. It’s marketing. What happened during the SAT/ACT is that your student indicated they wanted to receive information from schools and now you are inundated with college information.

Improving your Credit Score to Better your College Financial Aid Options

Of the three main types of student loan options: Stafford, Parent PLUS, and Private Education Loan, parents’ credit scores play a large part in all but Stafford. Lending institutions have become more stringent on their lending practices for student financial aid. Like everything else in the loan industry, lenders are taking a hard look at applicants’ credit scores in order to rate the safety of the loan. The better the credit score, the better the loan rate, and the better the chances of getting that loan you need. But what makes up the credit score? And how can you improve your score?

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What you do and don’t need to pack for your college dorm

Your dorm will feel about as big as a walk-in closet. It is an age-old fact that you can’t fit the contents of your room at home into your dorm room. And you’ll need to survive a whole school year in this space – probably with a roommate. So it’s worth it to plan ahead and be super smart in your packing.

It seems like there are two types of people: the one who packs like they are headed to Europe for two years and the one who packs like they’re headed to a sleepover. There is a fine balance. This newsletter article will attempt to shed some light.

Marine Biology at The Evergreen State College

Are you a passionately independent thinker? If so, The Professor has news that will pique your interest.

Here in Olympia, Washington, The Evergreen State College issues no grades and has no course-of-study requirements. It’s a place where community-minded, independent spirits excel.

Instead of majors, Evergreen has “areas of emphasis.” Students choose a traditional area of study (such as psychology or history) or tailor their own degrees. Examples of student-designed courses include Media and Culture, Social Justice, and Somatic and Consciousness Studies.

Introverts and College: Survive and Thrive

Personality type is important to consider when deciding on the college or university that is right for you, especially if you tend toward being introverted. It’s worth it to really think about yourself as an actual student at a particular university or college – to imagine how your natural personality type would approach your studies and your interactions with other people: students and professors alike.