Joanne Apesos
Total: 15
What you should know about the College Admission Process: The Wait is Almost Over
by Joanne Apesos 3/30/2017
For high school seniors, this is the most difficult time in the college admission process. The regular college decision notification date of highly selective colleges in the US is approaching on April 1.
What You Should Know About the Changing College Admission Process: The New Changes with FAFSA
by Joanne Apesos 10/2/2016
This is a big change in the financial aid process. It provides a three month jump on collecting and completing the information that all colleges require in order to be considered for financial aid.
What You Should Know About the Changing College Admission Process: The Not-So-Common Application
by Joanne Apesos 12/3/2015
Forty years ago, 15 U.S. colleges and universities created the Common Application, offering a one-stop approach to submitting college applications.
The Dreaded College Interview
by Joanne Apesos 9/25/2015
For many high school seniors, the dreaded interview is almost as scary as writing the personal essay for college applications!
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: The Wait List--Are the Odds in Your Favor?
by Joanne Apesos 5/16/2015
" If an offer comes, it comes quickly – If you are offered a spot it, will come quickly."
May 1st and What You Need to Know about College Admissions
by Joanne Apesos 5/1/2015
The Universal Day of Acceptance is May 1st
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: The Transfer Applicant
by Joanne Apesos 1/31/2015
Many students who begin their studies at one college do not earn their college degree at that institution. According to the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, approximately one-third of college students transfer. Why? West Virginia University
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: Helping Your Student Write the Essay
by Joanne Apesos 10/29/2014
By Joanne Apesos and Beth Brooks So what’s a desperate parent to do when their student is one of those procrastinators?
What You Need to Know about College Admissions: Welcome to Freshman Year
by Joanne Apesos 8/9/2014
Question: Why did I spend so much time working on college and scholarship applications, writing a multitude of essay drafts, visiting dozens of colleges in the rain and snow, sampling institutional food, and then stressing out while waiting to hear from colleges? Answer: To go to college!
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: Writing the Dreaded Essay
by Joanne Apesos 7/19/2014
Question: Which part of the college application causes the most stress and anxiety among students and parents alike?
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
by Joanne Apesos 6/11/2014
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: How I Spent My Summer Vacation Rising juniors: don’t get too laidback! There are important things you can do this summer to strengthen your college applications as you grow and learn more about yourself and your career interests. Here are some suggestions
Coming Up with the College List
by Joanne Apesos 5/8/2014
What You Need to Know About College Admissions
Those Crazy, Wacky, Weird, Scholarships
by Joanne Apesos 4/5/2014
Scholarships are awarded for all sorts of reasons and funded by a variety of businesses, non-profit organizations and foundations.
College Admissions: Finding the Perfect Fit
by Joanne Apesos 3/8/2014
Here are some things to keep in mind as you and your parents trek through campuses during your search.
What You Need to Know About College Admissions: Demonstrated Interest
by Joanne Apesos 2/1/2014
“Demonstrated Interest” It’s the latest buzz phrase among college admissions people. Do you know what it means?