by Kristina Ellis | Oct 31, 2020 | College Admissions
You know you’ve heard the question and seen the anticipatory look; where are YOU going to college? For most people in your life, this is an innocent and curious question. For others, it comes with a feeling of sizing you up and judgment, as if the answer you...
by Kristina Ellis | Oct 22, 2020 | College Admissions
Navigating the college application process can feel overwhelming, with a seemingly endless checklist of things to do. It’s also easy to get lost in information overload. A quick google search can lead to thousands of results and so much advice that you feel just as...
by Kristina Ellis | Oct 17, 2020 | Scholarships
When I talk with people about the scholarships I received, I often hear, “You’re so lucky.” While I have been very fortunate to be honored by some of the top scholarship programs in the country, it is important to understand that I also received my share of painful...
by Kristina Ellis | Oct 8, 2020 | Career, Working During College
There’s not a “one size fits all” approach to working your way through college. Who you work for, when you work, and how you work—your possibilities are virtually endless! And you don’t have to pick just one. You could sign up for work-study and then freelance on the...
by Kristina Ellis | Oct 1, 2020 | Saving Money
Admissions experts typically recommend that students apply for between five and eight colleges, though a significant number of students apply to 10 or more. According to a US News & World Report survey of nearly 1,100 ranked colleges, the average application fee...
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