Counselors will look at grades and test scores. They will also consider learning styles, and whether a student might do better in a smaller, more personalized college or a larger university. When our son Mark was in high school, we hired a college consultant — someone to help us navigate the com...

At a time when student loan debt is at a historic high-Americans owed $1.5 trillion for higher education according to 2018 Federal Reserve data, more than car loans or credit card debt-and the debate about the cost of a college education has become one of the hot button issues for the 2020 elect...

LF Educational Consulting has helped students get accepted to the following colleges/universities. Seniors, we wish you continued success as you begin your college journey. Remember, it's you that brings the magic to the college campus.

Experts say work ethic alone isn't enough, as employers are looking for candidates with a range of interpersonal skills.

According to HR professionals, teamwork and communication skills are among those that employers value highly.

What’s the party scene like? Where do students go on spring break? While this information might be important to you, these probably aren’t the best questions to ask when choosing a college.

Instead, you’d be wise to focus on factors such as location, academics, and cost to find the right school ...

On the mantel in a South Los Angeles home, the lovingly arranged keepsakes reflect a family’s pride.

Damion Lester Jr. smiles broadly in his senior class portrait, decked out in the blue cap and gown of nearby George Washington Preparatory High School. His certificate of high honors for his A grades...

Ivy League schools released their admissions decisions Thursday, and other elite institutions are set to notify students of their decisions on April 1 – on the heels of a college admissions scandal that has rocked higher education.

With rates of admission to the top crop of colleges and universit...

Many seniors feel as if the entire college admissions process is behind them; they’ve been accepted and made their final decision. Some have “checked out” of high school early. They may be attending class, most of the time, but rarely doing any homework and just idling until graduation. Here is...

Your chances of scoring scholarship money for college are probably higher than you think—if you apply to the right schools.

Nearly 8 in 10 undergraduates at private colleges received financial aid from their school in 2017-2018, according to an annual study from the National Association of College ...

Self-Studying for AP Exams Is a Great Way to Improve Your Course Rigor But How Do You Self- Register?

Are you planning to take AP Exam this May? For most students, if your school offers AP courses, you will have an AP coordinator who will handle exam registration, fee collection, and notify you o...

How Do I Know Whether to Transfer Colleges?

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to transfer if you realize a college simply doesn't meet your academic or social needs, says Mimi Doe, co-founder of Top Tier Admissions, a Massachusetts-based advising firm.

For some students, they figure out they ...

For many high school seniors, the winter months mark the conclusion of a hectic season of applying to college and the beginning of an equally nerve-wracking waiting game. Will you be accepted to the college or university of your dreams? When, exactly, will you hear back from your school...

If you’re nervous about taking the exam, use the following few tips to help get you prepared to ace the SAT.

If you're the parent of a college student who's returning home for Thanksgiving, chances are you have a greatest-hits list of activities — face time with relatives, watching favorite movies — you can't wait to do together over the break.

Gaining an edge in the fierce competition of college applications now comes with a price some parents are willing to pay — even if it's $20,000. With school counselors spending an average of 42 minutes per student on college planning, parents are turning to professionals who help with college stra...

High school seniors across the country are beginning to feel the pressure of impending college deadlines. Although the application deadline of most U.S. colleges and universities is January 1, the ‘early round’ of admissions ends on November 1 (or sometimes 15th). At my college consultancy, we e...

The holistic admissions process can be confusing to both college-bound students and their parents, but identifying what college admissions officers are looking for in students’ applications can actually be pretty simple.

It Should Be an Enjoyable Process and as Stress-Free as Possible

The college admissions process can produce a lot of unnecessary stress for high school seniors. While it’s normal to feel anxious about the process, it’s important to keep in mind that knowledge is power when applying to college, an...

College is a great investment — if you choose the right school. MONEY identified and ranked more than 700 leading institutions that are worth the cost; these are our top picks.

The SAT and ACT are the most often used exams for college admissions in the US, and given that they are standardized, they must be taken under strict time constraints. Students can struggle with the limited amount of time per question, leaving points on the table when they’re unable to finish ce...