4 Tips for Summer College Visits

Summer is coming and college visits are on the agenda for many families. However, many college counselors typically discourage summer college visits. Colleges may feel like different places during the summer when class is not in session. But, summer may be your only option for visiting, especially if you are considering colleges far away from home. So, should you visit colleges during the summer? Yes! Follow these four tips to make sure your summer college visits are worthwhile. Read More

Colleges Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2017

Are you still looking for a college to attend in the fall? There could be a number of reasons you’re still looking. Maybe you missed the May 1 deadline. Or, maybe your plans changed after realizing the college you wanted to attend was not a financial fit or too far away from home. Whatever the reason, there are still many wonderful options available and accepting applications for the fall.

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Scholarship Saturday – May 6, 2017

The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.

 

How to Create an Interesting Art Portfolio for Your College Application

The time has come to start considering college applications, which means that you will need an interesting portfolio to make your dreams come true. However, thinking of applying to an art program is only the first step; what truly puts you in a pickle is the question – how to create an art portfolio that will look different and help you stand out from the crowd? Read More

May 2017 Newsletter


Seniors are preparing for graduation and younger students are looking forward to summer. Depending on your school calendar, some students only have a few weeks left while others have over a month. No matter how much time you have left in the school year, make sure to finish the year strong.

Here are a few quick tips for each grade level and things you may want to consider doing during the month of May. Read More