Everything About College Choices

Six Ways to Make Your Scholarship Application Shine!

2016-10-31T18:54:00.001-04:00

In this era where college costs are soaring and grants at state colleges are diminishing, scholarships are more important than ever! Here are six ways to make your application stand out from the competition! 1. Say what makes you unique. Are you a great athlete or a leader on your teams? How about a vegetarian, adopted or the first in your family to go to

Will my daughter incur so much debt that she will end up living at home again?

2016-08-18T14:15:00.001-04:00

This is the fourth in a series about "Face Down Your Top Four College Fears and Help Your Student Succeed!! The short answer to the headline is, “Maybe.” According to student loan expert Mark Kantrowitz, the average 2016 graduate has $37,172 in student debt. Meanwhile, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), estimates the starting salary for a 2015 college graduate was just

Can I afford to send him to the school of his dreams?

2016-07-22T15:48:00.000-04:00

It’s critical to have an open discussion with your student about the family financial picture that includes a clear explanation of what you are willing and able to pay toward his education. Often, our kids seem to believe in the proverbial money tree in the backyard. As adults, we know this is an unrealistic view. It’s also important to explain that parental assets have to go much further

Will my daughter find a job in her field after graduation?

2016-07-08T15:38:00.001-04:00

Note: This is the second in a 4-Part Series about "Face Down Your Top Four College Fears & Help Your Student Succeed!" This question requires a bit of a crystal ball and depends on a number of factors. A primary factor is how diligently did your student look for a job both while in college and after graduation? Getting your résumé read can be challenging and dependent on factors out

Face Down Your Top Four College Fears And Help Your Student Succeed!

2016-06-21T15:39:00.002-04:00

You want your student to get into a good college, have a fantastic college experience and find a rewarding career – all on an affordable budget! But where do you start sorting through the overwhelming steps of the college preparation and application process? After all, with 3,500 colleges nationwide, and tuition costs alone ranging from $23,410 a year upwards of $46,272

Why Study Abroad?

2016-05-25T09:25:00.003-04:00

By Gail Grand, The College Advisor, Inc. Imagine hopping on the Paris Metro for the first time, after purchasing your ticket with Euros, and zooming off to discover the latest Picasso exhibition at the Louvre; or wandering the ancient streets of Rome, and ordering a gelato from a real gelateria in Italian. Do these adventures sound exciting? Would you consider attending a college

Charlotte Klaar, PhD, Receives Prestigious Award from the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

2016-05-05T10:25:00.001-04:00

Charlotte Klaar, a Certified Educational Planner with more than 20 years of experience, is being honored with the Steven R. Antonoff Award for Professional Achievement at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Spring Conference in Boston, MA on Friday, May 6, 2016. The award was created to recognize an IECA professional who has distinguished him or herself by their

Admissions Officers May Check You Out Online

2016-01-18T14:21:00.002-05:00

What do college admissions officers look for when scanning the Facebook profiles of applicants? According to a recent article by David Cohen in Social Times, Kaplan Test Prep surveyed nearly 400 admissions officers from across the U.S. to find out. http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/kaplan-test-prep-college-admissions-officers-facebook/632729 Here’s what Kaplan discovered: 40

Baffled by the 'New" PSAT/NMSQ Scores? Read on!

2016-01-11T10:59:00.006-05:00

Here are some valuable insights on interpreting the 'New" PSAT/NMSQ scores by Nancy Griesner at the Examiner.com. Students lucky enough to navigate the College Board website and successfully retrieve PSAT/NMSQ test scores from October are probably wondering what to make of the dizzying number of scores. As part of the redesign and repackaging of SAT-related

SAT Redesign Offers Opportunities & Challenges

2015-02-11T11:58:00.000-05:00

There has been a lot of news about the new SAT, but what will the redesign mean for students in 2016? Nothing! It is the class of 2017 who will be affected by the changes and who should take note of them. There are no simple answers. The new SAT test is designed to create more opportunities, justifications, and emphasis on real world problem-solving. Many students will find that the

Valuable Insights on College Entrance Exams

2014-12-10T15:29:00.004-05:00

Standardized entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT play a major role in the college admission process. The SAT is administered by the College Board and measures skill or natural intelligence. The American College Testing Program (ACT) is administered by ACT Inc. and measures achievement in the core curriculum areas. It is based on the knowledge and skills normally taught in high school

Make Your Scholarship Application Shine

2014-10-28T15:47:00.000-04:00

In this era where college costs are soaring and grants at state colleges are diminishing, it’s more important than ever to pursue scholarships, and create applications that make you stand out from the competition. Here are a few things you can do to make your application shine! · Note unique qualifiers

Junior Year: Make a plan that will guide you through school to college.

2014-09-21T21:09:00.001-04:00

There are many questions to think about when planning for college, so get started now! When it comes to searching for colleges, do you have any in mind? Do you know where you want to apply? How much help do you want finding ways to pay for college? When you imagine college, what are you most excited about? Is it learning new things? Living on your own? Playing sports? Having a social life?

College is Complicated! Our Informative Workshops Can Help!

2014-07-21T15:03:00.004-04:00

Klaar College Consulting offers a number of different seminars and workshops that help parents and students with the college application and acceptance process. 1. Series One – Selecting and Applying to College Overview: Participants will receive vital basics and come away with a binder of pertinent material in these hands-on workshops! · &

Timelines and Checklists Help Ease College Application Stress for Juniors

2014-04-23T09:59:00.001-04:00

Are you on track with your college application process? Sometimes it seems there are so many steps you need to take, it’s hard to tell if you’re on track! Getting organized by creating a timeline and check list can help you stay on track. This month’s blog focuses on what high school juniors should be doing this spring/early summer to prepare for their senior year:

Klaar to Host March Seminars on Planning for College, Finances

2014-03-04T10:47:00.000-05:00

Klaar College Consulting is offering several educational seminars to help students and parents to prepare for applying for college. The seminars will be led by Charlotte Klaar, Ph.D., Director of Klaar College Consulting, and Dianne Keilholtz, M.S., a Nationally Certified Counselor who recently joined Klaar College Consulting as an Independent Educational Consultant. The seminars will offer

Going the Extra Mile: Volunteering and the College Application

2014-01-28T18:02:00.003-05:00