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Resources and information for college applicants.
Questions for Campus Visits
These are just ideas . . . . highlight the questions you are interested in and then plan to ask them on your visits. ACADEMICS:
Maximizing your College Visits
17 things you can do to Maximize your College Visits * to review our 30 minute talk click here and start at minute 11. 6
Preparing for a College Interview
Below is the text from a great article by Audrey Kahane that was originally posted on www.northjersey.com. Whether you are making a college list or
Seniors: October Checklist
Oh yes, October is busy Finalize your college list and complete your applications for early decision and early action schools. If you are applying early,
What is Demonstrated Interest?
In the world of the Common Application, demonstrating interest is showing colleges that you are truly interested in their institution and not just checking a
Understanding Your GPA
Most students will have a GPA summary box on their transcript. Each GPA is interpreted by colleges and universities in different way. While some universities
The Basics of Financial Aid
Now is the time to start thinking about how you and your family will deal with financial aid. From filling out the FASFA to checking
Building your Team
BUILDING YOUR TEAM Getting into college is a team effort. You are the captain of your college application team, but you will need to surround
How to Start Thinking about Financial Aid
College Calm’s class of 2017 received aid offers of over 1 MILLION dollars in merit aid per year- over 4 million dollars over 4 years.
Find Some Time to Play
It is now officially SUMMER!!! I know here at College Calm we talk about how much we can “get done” over the summer for the college
Building a Balanced College List
Foundation, Target, Reach and Lottery Schools As juniors are beginning to investigate colleges and make an initial college list, we want to define the different
APRIL- COLLEGE VISITS
As spring break approaches, we want you to take some time to focus on your college visits. In our sessions this month we will be