A Q&A with College Solutions’ Stephanie Coberly Pluta (Col ’07) College Solutions leverages their admission expertise to help families get a leg up in the college admission process to find their perfect college fit, submit stellar applications, write essays that stand out, secure scholarships, and achieve their dreams. Read on for a Q&A with College Solutions’ […]
Many families start feeling anxious about the college search process as their children enter high school. This pressure likely intensifies during the 10th grade year—but it is also the perfect time to develop a plan! Setting a solid foundation for the college application process will ease the stress of this otherwise tumultuous time, make some […]
College tours are a great opportunity for parents and their children to explore and learn more about colleges in which they are interested. Since your college visits will probably be on the shorter end, it’s important to be thorough and efficient with whatever time you are able to spend there. Here are five tips to […]
College applications, and high school in general, in the U.S. may look a little different than what you’re used to depending on where you live and what your school system looks like. No matter where you’re looking for higher education, one of the most important things you can do is learn as much as you […]
UVA, Harvard, Rollins, Fordham, UCLA. What do these schools all have in common? They use the Common Application! The Common Application, or Common App as it is commonly known, is a website which you can use to apply to over 900 different colleges and universities in the US. The beauty of the Common App is […]
The advice in this article is provided courtesy of UVA’s Student Financial Services Office. Financial aid can seem like a mammoth undertaking at first. When should I start saving? What types of scholarships should I look for? How much fiscal aid do I qualify for? And goodness, all the forms! We understand how daunting it […]
One thing all college applications have in common is the letter of recommendation, and applying to UVA is no exception. Letters of recommendation are a great way for the admission deans to read someone else’s perspective of you! These letters generally focus on who you are as a student, but teachers and counselors will often […]
A blank Word document can be one of the most daunting sights, especially if said blank document is supposed to get a college admissions office to notice you. While some students may find essay writing as easy as breathing, there is something uniquely tricky about having to write a college application essay. After all, how […]
Ask any student what the “right” extracurricular activities are and you’ll probably hear some similar themes: sports, clubs, service, leadership, etc. Press for anything more specific though and students’ interests will shine through: “I’ve played this particular sport for a few years so that’s a good one.” “I’ve always been curious about this club so […]
UVA is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need. Student Financial Services has tools to help students determine their need and ways to meet it. It also provides a glossary to help families understand terms and jargon associated with financial aid. Financial Aid at UVA Incoming first years need to apply for aid prior […]