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I hope you are all well and safe during this surreal time. Attached you’ll find the April issue of your newsletter.

April offers articles on:

• What to Do When Campus Visits Are Out –  With campuses closed due to the coronavirus outbreak and with students sent home to complete the semester online, high school juniors and seniors need to go to their back-up plans.
• Majoring in Economics – A major in economics educates a student about how resource allocation, incentives, and wealth interact.  Learn if this major fits your interests and goals.
• Appealing Financial Aid Awards (updated) –  For the class entering fall of 2020, the loss of work due to the COVID-19 virus may affect a student’s eligibility for need-based aid.  Check out the best ways to go about appealing financial aid packages you have received from your colleges.
• Making the Most of this Enforced Down Time – With so many high schools closed,  it probably won’t take much time before you find yourself looking for activities, so we’ve prepared a dozen ideas you may want to follow-up.  

Wishing you and yours the best of health!
Patty

Hello
Attached you’ll find your February issue with articles that you may find helpful.

• School Year Campus Visits – Although many families opt for visiting college campuses during summer vacation, the school-year visit offers a truer look at student life on campus. You’ll see students walking between classes, eating in the cafeterias, sleeping on the green, studying in the library and just enjoying each other’s company. This is the best way to determine a social fit.
• Majoring in Metallurgical Engineering – Did you memorize the periodic table for fun? Did you enjoy your chemistry or physics labs? Is math your thing? If so, you might consider majoring in metallurgical engineering.
• Understanding Net Price – Families often experience sticker shock when contemplating the cost of college, but it’s the net price, rather than the sticker price, that prospective students need to consider.
• Elite Summer Programs – About this time, students’ mailboxes begin to fill up with fancy “invitations” to elite summer programs. These sound like an honor, but are they? Will attending one of these programs give you an edge in the selective admission process?

Enjoy!
Patty

Greetings!

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Attached you’ll find your December newsletter. Articles on subjects that include

• How to Ace Your College Interview – Find lots of tips here to help you navigate the interview process.
• Majoring in Animation – While animators often work in the entertainment industry, there are many jobs available in other fields.
• Understanding Your Student Aid Report – Once you’ve completed your FAFSA, a Student Aid Report will be generated. The information on this report serves as the basis for determining your financial aid package. This article explains the components of the SAR.
• Dealing With Deferral – As early college admissions decisions are released, many students will find themselves in the limbo-land of deferral. Deferral means that your early application will be reconsidered within the context of the regular decision applicant pool. What can you do to improve your chances of admission?

Thank you
Patty

Greetings! Happy Fall! I’ve attached your October newsletter which  includes articles on: 

• The Rise of Test Optional Admissions – Although many colleges have considered candidates for admission without standardized test results for years, there has been a recent increase in the number and selectivity of colleges offering test optional admissions.  Learn more about this growing movement and how it pertains to you.
•  Majoring in Public Administration –  Students interested in careers in public service will find themselves well-positioned for anticipated openings by majoring in public administration.
•  Early Decision/Early Action and Their Effect on Financial Aid –    Although Early Decision can significantly increase your chance of admission at many colleges, there is a potential downside in ED for students who require financial aid to attend college.  Read this to learn how ED/EA admissions can affect your total cost of college.
• Why Are You Applying Here? – The popular “Why this college?” supplemental essay requires applicants to dive deeply into programs at that institution, thinking about the student’s interests, strengths and goals, and looking for how these mesh with those of the school. 
• Fall Timeline for Juniors and Seniors –  Here’s a clip-and-save list of what you should be doing this fall. 

Enjoy!

Patty

Greetings!  
Summer is nearly upon us, and I’ve attached your final newsletter for this academic year.  Your next newsletter will arrive in late August.  Hope you have a marvelous and productive summer.  This newsletter contains: 

• Advice for New College Freshmen –  One of the best parts of going off to college is the ability to create the “you” whom you want to be.  Here are some suggestions to help you make a successful transition to campus.  
• Majoring in Environmental Science –  The world needs more scientists equipped to attack the spiral of damaging human behaviors. Environmental science is a branch of science that seeks to sustain the Earth’s environment.  
• Pre-College Legal & Financial Matters – There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college. Learn about them here.
• Telling Your Story –  The “dreaded” college essays really are your opportunity to share your voice and personalize your application, making the whole package a full and complete story of YOU. Here are some tips to make that happen.

 Thank you 

Patty