college search

Graduation Rates ~ What’s The Cost?

March 16, 2011

Tweet“After graduation, I’ll be needing a decent car.” Considering current graduation rates, you might have a better chance at a bicycle and a bus pass. Instead of that car, you might be asking: “May I have another semester?” You may well be planning to graduate from college in four years. But how sure are you [...]

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College Retention – A Stitch In Time Saves Nine

January 25, 2011

TweetAs high school Juniors embark on their college searches, what preoccupies them? We know that many large schools use sports programs as an aggressive marketing tool (that should give you some ideas). And after so many years working with families, we can cite a long list ranging from brand name, class/dorm (co-ed or not) size [...]

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What does College Admission have to do with Job Prospects? It may not be what you think!

December 22, 2010

TweetIn prior posts, we have pointed to the confusing mass of information regarding college search and admissions. Who can criticize parents and students researching as much as possible to help make the right decisions? But how should they use the information to establish a solid and rational decision making process? By reading a recent Bloomberg [...]

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