 Help is finally on the way for families struggling to get a handle on the tuition rates and financial aid opportunities available at the various colleges to which their son or daughter is interested in applying. Starting in the fall of 2011, the federal government is requiring all U.S. colleges to include a tool called [...]
With tuition rising ever faster—the average annual cost at a private college is now close to $40,000 and is expected to rise to over $80,000 by 2025—getting financial aid is crucial for many families. Don’t automatically assume you won’t qualify. Your income or your grades may or may not make you ineligible and so do your [...]
Although Aim High Tutors focuses on improving students’ standardized test scores and school grades through its test prep programs and one-on-one subject tutoring, we need to recognize that there are other components of a high school student’s background that are also considered in the college admissions process. With that in mind, we wanted to share with [...]
Parents often ask how they can help their children navigate through high school to be prepared for college. Studies show that students are much more likely to excel when their parents stay involved. Parents should keep track of their student’s progress, encourage goal setting and consult regularly with the student’s academic advisor. High school students [...]