HAPPY $UMMER! It’s officially summer and I’m using this time to brush up on the various aspects of college financials. Of course, the biggie is FAFSA – or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s the application every family with a high school senior should plan to complete as soon as the portal opens … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 25
PROUD DAD MOMENTS Father’s Day is this week, so Shannon asked me to share something about her work. I’ve been contemplating for days. I’m a proud husband and father. There are so many moments I would love to share. In truth, I’m the one who adopted the Thoreau quote, “Live deep and suck out all the marrow of … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 24
FINDING YOUR PASSION Edition 13 of the Scout newsletter addressed the question, “What Are Colleges Looking for in High School Students?” And just last week, the Scout newsletter looked at the “Top 10 Summer Activities for Rising Seniors.” In particular, these three key points for high school students are on my mind this week: Participate … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 23
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Hip! Hip! Hooray! Summer is here! And it’s the perfect time for rising seniors to get ready for the admissions process. Check out these Top 10 Summer Activities for Rising Seniors: 1 – Write a generic admission essay. 2 – Complete one college admission application. 3 – Collect reference letters. 4 – Visit … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 22
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF DURING THE PANDEMIC? As we enter the final days of the academic year, we can also see the end of COVID – I hope! Seniors will be enjoying graduation ceremonies and parties. For juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and even eighth-graders, now is the ideal time to contemplate a school year … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 21
WHAT IS THE PRICE & HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY IT? This week, I completed a Financial Aid certification course offered by The Scoir College Network. Through my work at Scout, I want to make sure that every family understands these key concepts: Cost of AttendanceNet Price CalculatorFinancial Aid – Merit vs. Need-Based; and … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 20
Disclaimer: A Scout-ing Report is the opportunity to take a more in-depth look at a particular college admissions subject. My goal is to provide solid information and a variety of resources. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Edition 19 of the SCOUT newsletter was devoted to supporting National Mental Health Month by providing a … More Scout-ing Report: Mental Health Awareness
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH I consider myself a mental health advocate. By that, I mean that I am aware that students of all ages struggle with a variety of mental health issues and I am committed to promoting resources devoted to providing help. Mental health runs the gambit – disorders within the areas of mood, … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 19
IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY … THE EXPANDED VERSION Mother’s Day is this week. Happily, I am the mother of Grayson, Cooper, and Delaney. Now 25, 23, and 19 years old, my kids have received tons of my advice over the years, especially as I was sending them off to college. Some of my most … More Scout-ing Report: Motherly Advice
SHARING A LITTLE MOTHERLY ADVICE … Mother’s Day is this week. Happily, I am the mother of Grayson, Cooper, and Delaney. Now 25, 23, and 19 years old, my kids have received tons of my advice over the years, especially as I was sending them off to college. Some of my most steadfast advice includes*: … More NEWSLETTER – Edition 18
