Tag Archives: college rejection

Playing Catch Up with College Admissions

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

Sometimes you realize there was a kink in your planning. by Anne Vaccaro Brady Talking with one of my best friends the other day after she had just returned from an accepted students tour with her daughter, she lamented how … 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. Embed from Getty Images In these next few weeks and months, your student will learn which colleges she’s been accepted to and whether she received enough financial aid to … Continue reading →

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College News to Help with the Final Decision

Posted on April 10, 2015 by

By Anne Vaccaro Brady I’ve written several posts on how to help your teenager make a final choice on a college. But I’ve come across some articles and posts recently that add to the discussion, covering such issues as the … 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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Latest College Admissions News

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

Changes to the SAT, advice for waitlisted students and more. By Anne Vaccaro Brady With college decisions in, campus tours on the horizon and ACT/SAT exams around the corner, it’s a busy time for parents and their high school students. … Continue reading →

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College News on Financial Aid, Deferrals and More

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

Advice and tips to get you through the next steps.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady With applications complete and admissions responses floating in, there’s much to do for high school seniors and their parents over the next few months. Read on … Continue reading →

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When Your Son or Daughter is Rejected by Every College

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

This happens more than you think, but here’s how to handle the disappointment and devise Plan B. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Note: This information has been updated for 2017. Admissions officers say that a college rejection is not personal. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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