Financial Aid, FAFSA and more
Let’s be frank: college is insanely expensive. The U.S. has a huge student debt problem because of the tremendous financial burden many students must undertake to get through college. This is why it is crucial to seek out any and all financial aid resources when applying for college. Treat it as a part time job, […]
What does a College Admissions Counselor do?
Last week, we posted a video by Shari Schussel, one of our UCEazy counselors. This video about the important role that college admissions counselors play in a student’s life was a hit on social media, and had nearly 1000 views in under one week. It is clear that this message is resonating with our audience, […]
ATTENTION JUNIORS: here’s a roadmap
JUNIORS! The pressure is definitely on when it comes to getting into college. You are closer than other grades to pressing that “send” button on the college application, and we want to make sure you have this helpful overview we have created so you have a road map to college at this phase of your […]
SUMMER IS HERE. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Summer is here! For many, summer is a time in between academic semesters, but for some, it’s a time to plan strategically and maximize chances at getting into your top college! One of the ways you can maximize your summer months is to explore ‘extracurricular activities’, a buzz word that is important in college admissions. […]
Huge waste of family money
Huge Waste of Family Money Summary: Nationally, students end up wasting more than $200 million every year because of applying to colleges they don’t get accepted to. It’s heart breaking to see low income families wasting their hard earned money and having to make sacrifices that are completely avoidable. This huge waste can be avoided […]
How Do Admissions Officer Decide That You’re the One
What do admissions counselors want for the new admitted class? There seems to be so many requirements and checklists to go through just to get into college. After having a solid college list, how do you go about understanding which one fits your needs and passions – and most importantly, how to express that fit […]
How to Write Your Best College Essays!
It’s almost Christmas and deadlines for college application essays are rolling along! Your GPA, grades and SAT test scores are important because it shows the admissions officer how hardworking and smart you really are. But how will your dream college’s admissions officer choose the new undergraduate class from thousands of students with the same stellar […]
How To Use Your Resume and Extracurricular Activities to Your Advantage
Grades and GPA are very important! You’re basically primed by your parents and teachers in elementary school to study hard and do well on tests and homework assignments. But what else can you use to boost your college application in the eyes of admissions counselors? Below is our webinar hosted by Vinnie Gupta, cofounder of UCEazy […]
