The College Unraveled Blog
As financial aid packages arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up and gift aid is down. That means that colleges are offering less in the way of tuition discounts or grants, and expect families to assume a greater part of the college...
It's no secret that college applications are a daunting prospect for just about any high school senior. Getting into your preferred college is a huge deal, after all. For most people, it's one of those life milestones you'll probably never forget.
While the college admissions process...
Everybody wants the euphoria of college acceptance and the sense of pride generated by the college sticker on the back windshield of their car. But what happens when you have to settle for Plan B when there will be no euphoria, just resignation. How do you help your child deal with reality?
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In 2022, the college acceptance rate for United States applicants was 57.85%. Keep in mind that this is the acceptance rate on average, not specifically for the top 50 schools in the US.
If you are a high school senior, you are probably thinking about your future college picks. Competitive...
If your first choice college offers everything you want, but the price tag is daunting, don’t give up hope; consider appealing the award. While colleges and universities won’t encourage it, the financial aid officers are empowered to make adjustments, if warranted.
To appeal,...
When you start applying for colleges, you’re likely to have a few schools in mind that you’re considering. Ideally, throughout your high school years, you’ve done the research, tried to figure out what programs might be best for you, decided what you’ll likely major in,...
It’s #2 on Princeton Review’s List of the Top Ten Most Popular College Majors - Communication Studies. Sounds interesting and marketable, but what is it, and more importantly, can it help you get a job?
Communication Studies is an academic field that examines how people share...
Although overall college enrollment numbers have plateaued, or more recently, dropped, the demand for STEM degrees has steadily risen over the years. In the face of the increasing demand for qualified graduates, competition for seats in STEM programs has become far more rigorous. In order to...
Touring prospective colleges is a rite of passage for many families and an important part of the college admission process. Here are some tips to help parents plan a successful college visit trip.
Be selective.
Less is actually more when it comes to college visits; visiting twenty colleges...
Are you worried about finding an affordable college for your child? As part of our #MondayMemories campaign, I'm sharing memories about the early days of Clark College Funding and how we've evolved into Clark College Consulting to help families plan for college. In this video, I'll walk you...
Colleges continue to increase the use of waitlists in order to manage their enrollment. Formerly, the wait list served as a safety net for colleges, assuring them of extra candidates if the number of students who accepted their offer of admission fell below their expectations. Now, however,...
The leap from high school to college education is a momentous time for any student. While the stakes are certainly higher, college is your path to the career you want to pursue; a future lived on your terms. A complete education is worth the challenges, but for many students and families, those...
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