The Nitty Gritty of Financial Aid: How to Prep and Not be Shocked by your Admission Offer

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open on October 1, 2017 for families to get a quicker and more accurate depiction of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC). FAFSA has created some tools to assist families in streamlining this process. There’s also some really other cool tools that can help you break down what… Read More The Nitty Gritty of Financial Aid: How to Prep and Not be Shocked by your Admission Offer

September 17, 2017September 16, 2017 collegecounselorrowleyLeave a comment

Boston University

16,000 undergraduates bustling through the heart of Boston make up Boston University. Perched right alongside the Charles River and within walking distance of Fenway Park, BU has prime real estate. BU is truly an urban, busy campus for the student who feels comfortable navigating a big city feels ready to explore via train, subway and… Read More Boston University

September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 collegecounselorrowleyLeave a comment

MIT, Harvard & Wellesley Visit + Highly Selective Admissions & Resources

As I begin my time at the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference in Boston, MA, there will be sooo much more information to come. So to save time typing and for the sake of providing quick, but valuable resources, take a look below. Read it all or find a section that you like… Read More MIT, Harvard & Wellesley Visit + Highly Selective Admissions & Resources

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USC Admissions

I love spending time on college campuses and today was no exception. Wandering through the University of Southern California’s busy campus and finding a brand new Trader Joe’s within its recently opened University Village was a great way to spend my Friday. It’s even better when I get to gain insight from USC’s admissions team.… Read More USC Admissions

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San Diego Colleges & Universities

Only 2 hours (and change depending on traffic) away from Los Angeles, San Diego makes it easy for Southern California students to live in a completely new environment, yet be reasonably close to home. If you’re an out of state student, it’s a great environment to be close to the beach and enjoy Southern California. Either… Read More San Diego Colleges & Universities

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 collegecounselorrowleyLeave a comment

How to Crush the SAT Tomorrow and What Really Matters

Best of luck to my students taking the SAT tomorrow! I have two categories of things to consider. Category #1 – Preparing for the day of and Category #2 – The weight of the SAT Preparing for the Day of Go back to the basics We have all been in stressful situations. Maybe it was a… Read More How to Crush the SAT Tomorrow and What Really Matters

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 collegecounselorrowleyLeave a comment

Help I’m a Senior! Survival Tips for College Applicants

College Application season is upon us and it can be incredibly overwhelming to know where to begin. It is way too easy to get lost in the details. The minutiae overpowers any sense of direction and before you know it, you’re exhausted and not even halfway through the process. NOT TOO WORRY. Do the following… Read More Help I’m a Senior! Survival Tips for College Applicants

August 20, 2017 collegecounselorrowley1 Comment

5 (Easy) Ways to Prepare for College as a Ninth Grader

You are just about to start high school. You have managed to get your new student ID, figured out where your locker is and where your first period is…you think. The thought of Senior year and applying to colleges isn’t at the forefront of your journey. What if you had easy, practical tips that not… Read More 5 (Easy) Ways to Prepare for College as a Ninth Grader

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 collegecounselorrowley2 Comments

How to Prep for and Conquer Your College Applications

The UC Application opened August 1, 2017, the Common Application is in full swing and colleges are emailing you saying something like, “Hey! It’s time to apply! Come on over and get your application started!” Okay, awesome, I should start…right? Wait a second, before you dive into the applications and get lost in a sea… Read More How to Prep for and Conquer Your College Applications

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 collegecounselorrowleyLeave a comment

Colleges that Change Lives Event and Resources

If you are a student that has started to explore colleges and build a college list to apply to in the Fall, I highly encourage you to check out this organization as a resource. Colleges that Change Lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students not only explore their options, but encouraging them to explore and… Read More Colleges that Change Lives Event and Resources

July 26, 2017 collegecounselorrowley1 Comment