Tag Archives: college acceptance

Making Sense of a Spring Admission Offer

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Why it happened and what it means for your student.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady A growing number of colleges are offering freshman year applicants spring admission, foregoing a move to the wait list or, for Early Action candidates, a deferment to the … Continue reading →

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College News Roundup for Parents and Students

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

The latest on paying for college, mental health support for students and more. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Protecting your student’s mental health Believe it or not, colleges do understand that gaining admission to their institutions is an anxiety-laden process and … Continue reading →

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Parental Etiquette During College Acceptance and Rejection Season

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

The importance of showing sensitivity during this exciting and frustrating time.   In these next few weeks and months, your student will learn which colleges they’ve been accepted to and whether they received enough financial aid to afford to attend … Continue reading →

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The Facts About Being Accepted to a Regional Campus

Posted on March 12, 2015 by

What it means when your senior is asked to attend a branch campus. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Your high school senior receives an acceptance letter to the large university they were dying to get into. But reading closely, they find … Continue reading →

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With a College Selected, Summer Planning Begins for Graduating Seniors

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

A guide to help you make the most of the summer before freshman year.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady Now that your teenager has settled on where they’re going to college this fall, your family has taken a collective sigh of … Continue reading →

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Solutions to College Rejections, Missed Financial Aid Deadlines and more

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

Plus expert advice on how to decide among college acceptances. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Spring brings a flurry of to-dos for college-bound high school seniors and their parents, including picking a school by National Decision Day on May 1. But … Continue reading →

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College News on Campus Visits, Majors and More

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

Plus the advantages of community college, why high school grades matter and student debit cards. By Anne Vaccaro Brady We’re hitting the time of year when high school juniors and even some sophomores begin taking campus tours, learning what colleges … Continue reading →

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