Applications Rise Admission Rates Fall

According to the NY Times, applications to selective colleges are up while admissions rates are falling. This confirms what many believe--that it is harder to get into the elite colleges. The full article can be found by clicking this link:
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/applications

College Fair

There is a college fair at the Nassau Coliseum next Sunday October 4, 2009. For more information click here: http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Fall/Pages/09FLIs.aspx

Time To Start Applying to College

H.S. Seniors, the summer is officially over! This fall will be overwhelming if you do not start organizing. Please read this article which includes a check list and timetable for all that must be done. http://ow.ly/opPX

Don't Be Nervous, Be Excited!

Parents and students this is the anxious season! Especially those starting off for college for the first time. Don't be nervous, be excited! Students, this is a new experience, one that will mold the adult you will become. Enjoy this time. Move in squads, parents offices, school officials, upperclassmen are all there to help navigate any uncertainty. Use them as valuable resources. They know what they are doing!

Web Site Which Helps With Dorm Life

There is a new website which aids in dorm design, and since move in day is just a few weeks away for many, click here: http://www.designyourdorm.com/

Its Back to School Before You Know It!

Watching the financial news this morning, I saw the CEO of Staples ring the opening bell at the stock market, in honor of back to school. Back to school? Yes! Its never too early to start planning, especially for incoming college freshmen. The downtown in the economy has forced retailers to lower their inventories, which means lower prices for everyone. Carefully examine brochures, coupons and promotions.

Yesterday, I was able to purchase two 500 page reams of copy paper for 2 cents! That is not a misprint.

Hidden Gem Colleges to Consider

There are many hidden gems--excellent colleges which are under the radar either because students do not consider them or nobody has heard of them. Here is a list of 20 hidden gems from about.com Click this link: http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegerankings/tp/spotlight2009.htm?nl=1