The Expected Family Contribution (EFC): Myth and Reality Education - Life After 12th Grade Written by Peter Van Buskirk    Monday, 15 March 2010 17:21 A critical element to college access for most families is financial aid. This was true long before the current economic crisis took over our collective consciousness. Now, however, families of all means find themselves in search of assistance as college costs mount and personal liquidity diminishes. The good news for families of college-bound students is there is institutionally awarded money to be found. Add comment (0) Read more...

The Importance of the Last Lap! Education - Life After 12th Grade Written by Peter Van Buskirk    Sunday, 07 March 2010 22:29 Whether they realize or not, high school seniors are entering one of the most critical phases of the admission process. This is the time of the year when admission officers watch to see what students do when it would seem the spotlight is no longer on them. They want to see how students respond down the “stretch run” of the senior year. Add comment (0) Read more...   Potential Landmines in the Admission Process (Part Two) Education - Life After 12th Grade Written by Peter Van Buskirk    Monday, 22 February 2010 22:14 In my last posting, I introduced Jean and her growing concern about her competitiveness at the colleges to which she had applied. She had applied Early Action to one of them and a subsequent deferral letter had shaken her confidence. This led to an examination of the factors or potential landmines that may have influenced the admission decision and could, if not corrected, be problematic with her other applications. Add comment (0) Read more...   Potential Landmines in the Admission Process (Part One) Education - Life After 12th Grade Written by Peter Van Buskirk    Tuesday, 16 February 2010 12:41 Recently, I found myself talking with Jean and her parents about her college future. Jean had submitted six applications including one for Early Action consideration. Now, however, a deferral letter from the EA school had shaken her confidence. While she wasn’t hysterical, it was clear that Jean was questioning herself. Would she get in? Could she get in? And what about her chances of finding admission to the other, equally selective universities to which she applied? Add comment (0) Read more...   Considering the “Gap Year” (Part Two) Education - Life After 12th Grade Written by Peter Van Buskirk    Tuesday, 02 February 2010 22:33 In my last blog, I began to assess the gap year concept from a philosophical point of view. In this segment, I will talk about if and how the opportunity to take time off before starting college might have an impact on your application process. Add comment (0) Read more...

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