If your teens are like mine, then they have started to get invited to college fairs and open houses. Many colleges are also offering visits both virtual and in-person. It can be a lot. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I will be sharing “college prep this week” information on Saturdays. This week, I … Read More
Some of your teens have applied to colleges via the Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) options. Congrats! For those of you who have teens that are applying to college through the Regular Decision option (including CUNY Macaulay Honors College), I want to share a couple of my favorite college application essay resources. Hopefully, … Read More
Have you heard about CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College? It is one of America’s top public honors college programs. If your teen is interested in this program, I encourage you to have them start the application as soon as possible. What Is Macaulay Honors College? Macaulay Honors College at CUNY is an honors college that is … Read More
This updated post is now at Search for Colleges With the College Net Price Calculator (on my College Prep Mom blog).
You can read 2023-24 FAFSA – Tips, Resources & Personal Thoughts on my College Prep Mom blog. FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been the subject of most college prep correspondence this week. It makes sense when you note that the office of Federal Student Aid provides more than … Read More
As many of you know, my oldest son Michael is a senior this year – a part of the high school class of 2022. Since many of you readers have been with me since he was one, that means many of your teens will be graduating soon also! Then & Now Last year, we asked … Read More
Princeton Review Free Online AP Test Prep Regents aren’t happening this year but the AP exams still are. Each AP course will have a 45-minute online exam. A week ago, I shared on Facebook that The Princeton Review is offering free AP test prep. They are sharing live AP review sessions on their YouTube channel. If … Read More
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful start to the year. I have missed writing here for the last six months. Since my “Word of the Year” for 2023 is ENJOY, I have decided to write here when I have something to share. I still feel compelled to share all that I have learned … Read More
Last month was a blur…in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. Michael loves to say that he “made” me “Mom in the City”. It’s true though. … Read More
Find Common Application 2022 – 2023 updates on my College Prep Mom blog. Congratulations to those of you with teens who have already sent in their early decision and early action college applications! I would have loved to be in your number but my senior doesn’t have any strong college preferences yet. For the rest … Read More