Carolee Gravina College Bound Guidance

05/04/2018

Here's an article about HECA - my professional organization. (Higher Education Consultants Association)

HECA, the Higher Education Consultant Association, is busy growing. The professional organization for independent educational consultants (IECs) has doubled its...

04/03/2018

Wait-list data varies wildly from year to year, but if you're on that awful list and want to see some schools that shared last year's numbers. . .

Waiting lists are a part of life. Restaurants. Bars. Library books. Tickets to a show. College. And in all these cases but the last one, if you have a little patience, it usually works out. Th…

03/28/2018

April 25 is the NJ College Fair. It can be overwhelming if you go without a plan. See which schools are participating, make a list of which you'd like to learn more about and what questions you will ask. See all the details here: https://www.collegefairguide.com/new-jersey-national-college-fair

03/17/2018

Stand in the middle of a busy part of campus looking at the map. Pretend to be lost! See how students re-act. That's my favorite visit tip for learning more about a campus culture. Read more tips here:

03/17/2018

Stand in the middle of a busy part of campus looking at the map. Pretend to be lost! That's my favorite visit tip for learning more about a campus culture. Read more tips here: https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2018/03/15/the-top-5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-college-visits/?utm_source=Applerouth&utm_campaign=a892542adc-The_Slice_Harder_ACT_Summer_Reading_and_7_8_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_41a7cbffe6-a892542adc-108748213

03/14/2018

“Passion Projects” should help high school students explore an interest and learn how to learn, but will also help them stand out when they apply to college. Read more about colleges’ interests in students’ projects:

Experts are working with counselors and admissions officers on ways to factor performance assessments into admissions decisions.

03/08/2018

Snowed in with the HECA board of directors means lots of good work done for IEC's.

A winter storm is no deterrent to the HECA board. We have a face to face meeting this week at Drew University. Thank you to for the snow day hospitality!

11/20/2015

College 101: What to do now to be sane & successful later. Check out my webinar for parents of middle and high school students: http://www.thewomenslink.com/?download=college-101-for-high-school-middle-school-parents-what-to-do-now-to-be-sane-successful-later

11/16/2015

Here’s a fun video with some compelling reasons why going to a school where you will be a “big fish” could lead you to more success in your life and career: http://www.5by.com/yeah-science/posts/E9O/does-your-school-matter

Watch this video in the 'Science' channel now on 5by.com.

10/28/2015

Parents of Seniors! If your student is applying early, NOW is the time to fill out and submit the CSS Profile to qualify you for aid. To find out your schools require this form and their deadlines, enter "CSS Profile deadline" in each school's search box on its website. Check this article out for more useful scholarship and aid information: http://m.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/college-admissions-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-financial-aid

If you have a student applying to college this fall, you need to be filling out financial aid forms and filing them now. Many colleges require the CSS Profile, FAFSA or their own form when you submit your applications. Waiting will mean you miss out on important grants, scholarships and...

04/07/2015

College Visit time! Here are some great tips to help you make the most of your time on campus: http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/2015/03/countdown-to-college-make-that-campus-visit-more-meaningful/

A few weeks ago I wrote about what NOT to do on your campus visit: Today, as we creep closer to the all-important spring break campus visits, let’s focus on the

03/31/2015

The Common Application just announced the essay prompts for this year's application season. Curious juniors, take a look: http://blog.commonapp.org/2015/03/31/2015-2016-essay-prompts/

We are pleased to share the 2015-2016 Essay Prompts with you. New language appears in italics: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe thei...