The College Unraveled Blog
Are you worried about finding an affordable college for your child? As part of our #MondayMemories campaign, I'm sharing memories about the early days of Clark College Funding and how we've evolved into Clark College Consulting to help families plan for college. In this video, I'll walk you...
The college admission process wasn’t nearly as anxiety-producing thirty years ago. Parents who haven’t been through it yet have heard horror stories from friends and relatives, but they don’t understand why things are so different now.
For one thing, more students are...
How will you benefit from attending our college? What will you contribute to our college? While you may not see these questions appearing on your college applications, if you address these topics in your applications, you will set yourself apart from other applicants and make a persuasive case...
The 4-year college degree was considered a ticket to a better life for generations. Unfortunately, with rising inflation and ballooning student debt, the value of the bachelor’s degree is in decline.
Companies like Amazon, Google, and Tesla, in addition to large portions of the banking and...
As the college admission process becomes more complex, students are beginning to wonder if they are assured acceptance to their so-called ‘safety’ schools. This is a tricky question, and the short answer is: not really. Traditionally, counselors have suggested that high school...
As any parent can tell you, the college application process can be one of the most challenging and stressful periods a student and parent will ever experience. It's only natural to want to help your child as much as possible throughout this process. But, as much as parents want to be involved in...
Deciding on what college major to choose can be difficult. There are so many options available, and it's hard to know which one is the right fit for you. In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips on choosing a college major.
Know Your Interests
One of the best ways to narrow...
Applying to college can be a daunting task. There are so many things to keep track of, and making even one mistake can jeopardize your chances of being accepted into the school of your dreams. In this blog post, we will outline some common mistakes students make when applying to college and...
When it comes to making one of the most critical decisions in your life, you want to be sure that you are doing everything possible to make the best choice. For many students and their families, that means researching and visiting colleges and universities. There are several ways to make the most...
As you prepare for college, there are a lot of things to make sure that you have on your to-do list and keep organized. That is why a college admissions consultant does a lot of the organization for you! As an independent education consultant, your college admissions coach can provide you with a...
Did you know that there are things you can do throughout your high school career that can actually make college easier? It may surprise you to know that college prep should begin as early as freshman year of high school. With the help of your school's guidance counselor along with a college...
Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now?
Your first step is to carefully consider the rest of your college acceptances...
