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Did you know that the common application is now available online?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Students who wish to matriculate during the fall of 2013 can now create their online common application profile and begin to add colleges to your “My Colleges” list. Make sure to double check that each of the schools to which you are applying accepts the common application. If one does not, sign up for their application separately. Create your account today! http://bit.ly/commonapplication

Did you know that Options for College is holding a college admissions workshop at the Yale Club on August 18th called The Way There? In the comforts of the Yale Club, this one-day workshop will provide valuable tools for college-bound students and their families and show how the college admission process can be life-affirming instead of soul-sucking. Breakfast and lunch are included. Seats are still available. OFC has helped over 1200 students worldwide – now it’s your turn. Register today at http://www.optionsforcollege.com/workshop/!

Call 646-378-7871 or email jfallon@optionsforcollege.com for more details.

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Did you know that the University of Michigan’s financial aid packages will be automatically adjusted in a student’s favor if tuition is raised during his or her time at the university?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

As the cost of attendance is increasing, so is the budget for financial aid. The increase will come in the form of grant aid, which does not need to be repaid. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/umichfinancialaid

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Did you know that Stanford offers a free online course for students interested in creating iPhone and iPad apps?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

This course is taught by a Stanford professor and made available to all students, college and high school alike, through iTunes U. Stanford additionally uses a social learning platform called Piazza for students to ask questions of the professor and other students. No grades are given, and it is not for credit; this course is made for curious students who are excited about technology. http://bit.ly/stanforditunesu

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Did you know that need-blind admissions means that students are admitted based solely on their application?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Need-blind schools are generally lauded for considering a student’s academic and personal achievements first, and financial need second. In her article, “Chart: Generous Colleges That Claim to Admit only on Merit,” Kim Clark analyzes the pros and cons of the need-blind system, and provides a list of colleges and universities with need-blind policies: http://bit.ly/needblind

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Did you know that applying early helps your chances of admissions at nearly every college or university?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Follow the link below to see how this works.

http://nyti.ms/earlystats2012

Here you will find a reference on how applying early can change your chances for admission. It is a very real thing and certainly something that you should be considering.

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