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Moving Forward After Rejection and The Wait List

Posted on May 1, 2017 by August 8, 2019

Dear Estelle. By April 1 the results were in. Rejection letters arrived from my two top schools, I was wait listed at my next favorite and accepted at all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Admissions

Deferred, What Are Your Options?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by April 3, 2018

Dear Estelle. Do you have any suggestions for a student who was deferred from an Ivy but would like to do anything possible to be in the running for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Admissions, College Planning

Ranking 529 Plans

Posted on February 14, 2017 by April 3, 2018

Dear Estelle. We frequently read your columns and notice there hasn’t been a recent one on 529’s. We contribute the maximum each year to four grandkids but are not sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Planning, Financial

Financial Aid Myths and Misinformation

Posted on November 7, 2016 by November 7, 2016

Dear Estelle. The stress and anxiety of completing the college applications and their submissions has almost come to an end. Now we’re ready to discuss the issue of financial aid … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Planning, Financial

Crafting an Excellent College Essay

Posted on October 11, 2016 by October 11, 2016

Dear Estelle. I have just written my 15th college essay for a large midwestern university and can’t reduce it to the required 400 words. It’s almost 550 words and reads … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Admissions, College Applications, College Planning

How to Qualify for “Best Applicant” Status

Posted on October 11, 2016 by October 11, 2016

Do you have a laundry list of suggestions you give to your clients so they qualify for “best applicant” status. We know that grades and test scores are most important … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Admissions, College Applications, College Planning

Career Opportunities for Fine Arts, Music, Theater Majors

Posted on August 24, 2016 by August 24, 2016

Dear Estelle. Is there a job market for graduates of fine arts, writing, and performance majors? Many high school graduates are interested in creative careers focused on theater, music, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Career Planning, College Planning, Seniors

Competition for the Common Application

Posted on August 24, 2016 by August 24, 2016

Dear Estelle. Lately there’s been talk that the Common Application is no longer the only show in town when it comes to applying for college. How will that affect how … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Applications, Seniors

University of California Application Revamped for 2016-17

Posted on May 13, 2016 by May 13, 2016

Rising seniors planning to apply to any of the University of California schools next fall, should prepare for a new experience. The essays have been changed to “personal Insight questions” … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Admissions, College Applications, College Planning

Planning for College Early: The Upside

Posted on May 13, 2016 by May 13, 2016

Dear Estelle. We have a serious, mostly all A’s, 10th grader who runs varsity track and attends Interlochen Music Camp every summer. Her older brother, a college sophomore, counsels her … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, College Planning, Juniors, Seniors

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