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# My Kid's College Choice

Helping you and your college-bound kid through the college choice process

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- [Blog](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/blog/) - Blog post page
- [Will We Qualify for Need-Based Financial Aid?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/09/24/will-we-qualify-for-need-based-financial-aid/) - Will we qualify for need-based financial aid for college? - A question on the minds of most parents with college-bound high school students. The answer is going to depend on many things, with the biggest being parental income and number of kids in college at the same time. Let's go over some general factors on who qualifies for need-based aid for college and how to estimate whether your student will qualify.
- [Merit Scholarship Deep Dive Challenge](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/08/17/merit-scholarship-deep-dive-challenge/) - This will be a great opportunity for you to prepare to help your student find great merit scholarships to make college more affordable. 
- [College Search Spreadsheet - New and Improved!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/08/30/college-search-spreadsheet-new-and-improved/) - The new FREE College Search Spreadsheet can be used from the initial identification of potential colleges for your student up through college admissions.
- [A National Merit Scholarship Success Story](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/09/13/a-national-merit-scholarship-success-story/) - I always love when parents share a merit scholarship success story! This one is from the mom of a National Merit Finalist.
- [Will Colleges Survive 2020?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/07/21/will-colleges-survive-2020/) - Determining a college's financial health before committing to send your student there has become very important in 2020.
- [How COVID-19 Disrupts the College Search - Part 3](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/06/16/how-covid-19-disrupts-the-college-search-part-3/) - This is the third post in a multi-part series on how COVID-19 disrupts the college search. The series is focused on "things that keep you up at night" with respect to the college search for your high school class of 2021 student.
- [How COVID-19 Disrupts the College Search - Part 2](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/06/04/how-covid-19-disrupts-the-college-search-part-2/) - Now I am going to address Things That Keep You Up At Night #2 - There won't be as many chances to take ACT and/or SAT tests before college applications are due.
- [How COVID-19 Disrupts the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/05/25/how-covid-19-disrupts-the-college-search/) - I addressed a number of "things that are keeping you up at night" when it comes to the college search process for your class of 2021 student.
- [College Resources You Need Now](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/03/22/college-resources-you-need-now/) - As of March 2020, the college landscape is very different. Get the resources you need for current college students, high school Juniors and younger students planning for college.
- [Choosing a College for Fall 2020](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/04/26/choosing-a-college-for-fall-2020/) - Choosing a college for Fall 2020 has been made extremely difficult due to COVID-19 because colleges don't know yet what their landscape looks like for Fall 2020.
- [Athletic Recruiting in 2020](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2020/04/13/athletic-recruiting-in-2020/) - Athletic recruiting in 2020, with COVID-19 looming, has become a very different and very challenging process. Here's what your student can be doing now.
- [When Your Expected Family Contribution is Too High](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/02/04/when-your-expected-family-contribution-is-too-high/) - When your expected family contribution is too high to be affordable for your family, you have several options.
- [Merit Scholarships Make College More Affordable](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/10/07/merit-scholarships-make-college-more-affordable/) - Merit scholarships make college more affordable, especially for those families who will not qualify for need-based aid. Once you have determined that your student will not qualify for need-based aid, or a significant amount of need-based aid, you will want to go full-in on finding colleges that offer great merit scholarships.
- [Making the College Search Easy](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/11/10/making-the-college-search-easy/) - Many factors go into the college search and different families may have very different needs when it comes to finding the "best fit" colleges. 
- [A Successful College Search Needs Preparation Plus Opportunity](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/10/13/a-successful-college-search-needs-preparation-plus-opportunity/) - I believe a successful college search needs preparation plus opportunity. If your student is well-prepared, they can take advantage of a great opportunity.
- [Parents of High School Juniors - Prepare for Senior Year!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/05/26/parents-of-high-school-juniors-prepare-for-senior-year/) - Tips for parents of high school juniors to get ready for high school senior year
- [The Final College List - Preparing for College Applications](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/05/15/the-final-college-list-preparing-for-college-applications/) - 10 Ways Parents Can Help in Figuring Out the Final College List and Preparing for College Applications
- [1200 Major Merit Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/01/24/1200-major-merit-scholarships/) - For those of us who don't expect to qualify for need-based aid from colleges and whose college-bound kids are near the top of the class, large merit scholarships are the "holy grail." However, it can be difficult to find all the opportunities that are out there.
- [The Updated Full Scholarship List is Out!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/02/08/the-updated-full-scholarship-list-is-out/) - The Full Scholarship List focuses on large scholarships offered directly by colleges, mostly full-tuition scholarships and full-ride scholarships.
- [Full Tuition (or better) Academic Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/11/08/448-full-tuition-or-better-academic-scholarships/) - Many colleges offer academic full tuition and full ride scholarships. You just need to know how to find them. My Full Scholarship List includes 448 of them.
- [1,225 Major Merit Scholarships - Updated List](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/07/31/1225-major-merit-scholarships-updated-list/) - The Full Scholarship List, with 1,225 major merit scholarships, is newly updated as of July 31, 2016.
- [What Is A "Financial Safety" School?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/09/12/what-is-a-financial-safety-school/) - A "financial safety" school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at least one of these on his or her college list.
- [5 Summer College Search Prep Tips](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/06/21/5-summer-college-search-prep-tips/) - These are my top 5 tips for what high school students should be doing the summer before senior year to prep for the final college search and college application process.
- [Summer College Search Activities for High School Students](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/07/09/summer-college-search-activities-for-high-school-students/) - There are several summer college search activities for high school students that your high schooler should be focused on.
- [Finding the Right College Match](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/06/02/finding-the-right-college-match/) - Finding the right college match is essentially a process of evaluating college "fit". I believe there are 3 different kinds of college fit and I will discuss each in detail.
- [The Pros and Cons of Being Waitlisted](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/03/16/the-pros-and-cons-of-being-waitlisted/) - Exploring the positives and negatives of being waitlisted in the college choice process.
- [Debt-Free College Strategies #2 - These Also Worked for Us](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/02/24/debt-free-college-strategies-2-these-also-worked-for-us/) - Last week I wrote a HUGE post about 10 that worked for my family with the college choices for my three girls. As I thought about it more after the post, I realized that there were additional strategies we used.
- [Debt-Free College Strategies - These Worked for Us](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/02/16/debt-free-college-strategies-these-worked-for-us/) - In this post, I will focus on the debt-free college strategies that worked for our family.
- [Important Tactics for Reducing the Cost of College](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/05/19/important-tactics-for-reducing-the-cost-of-college/) - There are so many important tactics for reducing the cost of college.
- [High SAT Scores: How Can They Help Your College Search?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/05/05/high-sat-scores-how-can-they-help-your-college-search/) - High SAT scores can be very advantageous in your student’s college search process. They can open up a whole realm of possibility when it comes to college admission and merit scholarships.
- [Senioritis - Can It Impact College Acceptance?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/04/17/senioritis-can-it-impact-college-acceptance/) - We've all heard about senioritis, or maybe even had kids who have succumbed to it. But can it impact college acceptance? The short answer is, "Yes".
- [How to Create a Better College List](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/04/05/how-to-create-a-better-college-list/) - After using the traditional college list method for my oldest daughter, I discovered a tool that made the college list process so much easier and faster.
- [The Updated Full Tuition/Full Ride Merit Scholarship List](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/09/07/the-updated-full-tuitionfull-ride-merit-scholarship-list/) - This past weekend, I released Full Scholarship List 4.0. This is the latest full update to my list of full tuition and full ride merit scholarships.
- [More Debt-Free College Strategies](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/03/06/more-debt-free-college-strategies/) - In this post, I will cover other debt-free college strategies that weren't applicable to us or were just things my girls didn't take advantage of or weren't interested in.
- [Competing for Full-Ride Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/07/19/competing-for-full-ride-scholarships/) - The majority of full-ride scholarships and full-tuition scholarships offered directly by colleges are competitive.
- [What is a Good ACT Score?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/06/13/what-is-a-good-act-score/) - Parents and students often wonder about what ACT score is considered "good." The answer is, that depends on what you are measuring against.
- [Applying to "No Essay" Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/07/25/applying-to-no-essay-colleges/) - How do students set themselves apart when they don't have the opportunity to do that through essay questions?
- [Managing Your Kid's College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/08/07/managing-your-kids-college-search/) - In a perfect world, your son or daughter would manage his or her own college search. However, few 16-18 year olds are really ready for this task.
- [Wait For Your Financial Aid Award Letter!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/04/05/wait-for-your-financial-aid-award-letter/) - As a "lesson learned", I want to share a sad story of a family who didn't wait for their financial aid award letter before counting on a particular college.
- [Extracurricular Activities - What Do Colleges Look For?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/01/21/extracurricular-activities-what-do-colleges-look-for/) - Let's start with a "memory jogger" of different activities and awards to list, then talk about what makes for an impressive list of extracurricular activities.
- [How Do You Find Merit Scholarships?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/07/20/how-do-you-find-merit-scholarships/) - How do you find merit scholarships? It depends on what type of merit scholarship you are looking for! In my prior post, Merit Scholarships – Types and Sources, I broke down 3 sources for merit scholarships – Private Sources, States, and the College Themselves. Let’s look at how to find each type.
- [Athletic Scholarships 101](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2019/01/13/athletic-scholarships-101/) - The process to find athletic scholarships and market your athlete appropriately can be a confusing and overwhelming process.
- [4 Ways to Pay for College - Parents, That's All There Are](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/12/09/4-ways-to-pay-for-college-parents-thats-all-there-are/) - Parents, there are really only 4 ways to pay for college. There are no big secrets when it comes to paying for college. It really comes down to how much of it will come out of your pockets and your student's pockets. For most families, paying for college requires a mix of more than one of these ways.
- [Last Minute College Application Help for High School Seniors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/11/04/last-minute-college-application-help-for-high-school-seniors/)
- [How to Choose a College Major](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/10/22/how-to-choose-a-college-major/) - How to choose a college major - this topic is aimed more at students than parents, so please share the concepts with your child. I will start by giving you, as the parent, some things to keep in mind.
- [How to Find Merit Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/11/11/how-to-find-merit-scholarships/) - This post is no longer available, but I offer many others on the topic of merit scholarships.
- [College Outside the U.S. - Is It Cheaper?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/09/16/college-outside-the-u-s-is-it-cheaper/) - College outside the U.S. – Is it cheaper for American students? The answer is, sometimes. There are many important considerations though. I will go through those as well as some of the best countries to look at if your student wants to explore getting an affordable college degree outside the U.S.
- [Free Tuition Colleges and Work Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/09/09/free-tuition-colleges-and-work-colleges/) - Have you heard of free tuition colleges and work colleges? Both are potential ways to save money on funding your kid's college education. Some work colleges do offer free tuition, but not all.
- [3 Reasons Your Junior Should Take the PSAT](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/09/13/3-reasons-your-junior-should-take-the-psat/) - The PSAT/NMSQT test is offered by high schools around the country in October. Understand why this test is beneficial and get your student signed up soon.
- [Who Gets Full Ride Scholarships?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/08/31/who-gets-full-ride-scholarships/) - Who gets full ride scholarships? Most parents want to know this as wouldn’t we all love not to have to pay for college? In answering this question, the key word is “Top“.
- [Community Colleges and Guaranteed Transfer Programs](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/08/23/community-colleges-and-guaranteed-transfer-programs/) - Community colleges and guaranteed transfer programs could be your student’s best deal on an affordable college education.
- [Public Colleges Can Offer Great Deals](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/08/09/public-colleges-can-offer-great-deals/)
- [Full Tuition Merit Scholarship - A Success Story](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/05/02/full-tuition-merit-scholarship-a-success-story/) - I'd like to share a full tuition merit scholarship success story today. A mother recently emailed me to let me know about her daughter winning a great full tuition scholarship for Fall of 2018.
- [Finding Merit Scholarships for Top Students](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/07/11/merit-scholarships-for-top-students/) - Here are 4 best ways to find merit scholarships for top students.
- [College Search - A Time for Personal Growth](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/05/23/college-search-a-time-for-personal-growth/) - This week, I had the opportunity to present my first My Kid's College Choice local scholarship to a confident and bright young lady. Below is the winning essay.
- [ACT vs SAT](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/07/28/act-vs-sat/) - As your student applies to college, one of the biggest decisions he or she will make is whether to take the SAT or the ACT. Although this may sound like a meaningless decision, it can actually end up having a big effect on admissions.
- [Prepare for College Application Time](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/07/10/prepare-for-college-application-time/) - If you have a rising high school senior, summer is when you should start to prepare for college application time.
- [Best Resources for Athletic Recruiting](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/01/23/best-resources-for-athletic-recruiting/) - The best resources for athletic recruiting vary from athletic recruiting service websites to school sites and other sites that compile athletic recruiting information.
- [Getting a Division 1 Athletic Scholarship](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/10/08/getting-a-division-1-athletic-scholarship/) - Getting a Division 1 athletic scholarship is not an easy task. However, if your student has this goal, there are definitely tips that will increase his or her chances.
- [The College Search for Athletes](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/12/18/the-college-search-for-athletes/) - The college search for athletes is usually different than for non-athletes, but a similar search process can be followed.
- [Merit Scholarships - Types and Sources](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/06/16/merit-scholarships-types-and-sources/) - Merit scholarships can be one of the best ways to make college affordable, especially if your family will not qualify for need-based aid. It is important to know the different types and sources of merit scholarships available.
- [Reduce the Cost of College: Get College Credit Before College](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/05/24/reduce-the-cost-of-college-get-college-credit-before-college/) - One of the best ways to reduce the cost of college is to get college credit before college. This can be done while your student is still in high school or during summers.
- [College Search Parents - Match Your Approach With Your Student](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/05/09/college-search-parents-match-your-approach-with-your-student/) - I often see posts in college search parent groups about not doing everything for your student and people griping about students who are overly "coddled". My opinion is that you must match your approach with your student.
- [College Search: When Do GPA & Test Scores Matter Most?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/04/15/college-search-when-do-gpa-test-scores-matter-most/) - In the college search process, when do GPA and test scores matter most? I believe there are two places where GPA and ACT or SAT scores matter most - determining the student's college list and qualifying for merit scholarships.
- [Common Myths about Private Scholarships: Tips from a Scholarship Expert](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/02/19/common-myths-about-private-scholarships-tips-from-a-scholarship-expert/) - After hunting for the best merit scholarships possible directly from the colleges, you and your child may find leftover expenses that are not covered. Whether your child needs extra money to cover tuition, books, or other expenses, the next step after hunting for merit aid is to apply for private scholarships.
- [A Better Way to Search for Colleges: The Upside Down College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/04/30/a-better-way-to-search-for-colleges-the-upside-down-college-search/) - This week, I am sharing thoughts on how you can avoid getting too far down the path with a college you can't afford. I think there is a better way to search for colleges for families caught in the middle.
- [5 New Year College Search Steps for High School Juniors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2018/01/15/5-new-year-college-search-steps-for-high-school-juniors/) - If you are the parent of a high school Junior, it's currently the start of the second semester of Junior year. This is a crucial time in the college search process.
- [Can You Ask A College For More Scholarship Money?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/12/21/can-you-ask-a-college-for-more-scholarship-money/) - Can you ask a college for more scholarship money? Most often, the answer is "Yes, it never hurts to ask."
- [It's December - What Should Your College-Bound Senior Be Doing Now?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/12/09/its-december-what-should-your-college-bound-senior-be-doing-now/) - It's time to transition from college applications to college selection. With the new year will come the push to maximize your student's merit and/or need-based aid.
- [The Importance of the "In-Depth" College Visit](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/11/29/the-importance-of-the-in-depth-college-visit/) - In-depth visits are a great way for a student to assess whether he or she "belongs" in a particular school and program.
- [College Fit - Sometimes You Just Know](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/12/13/college-fit-sometimes-you-just-know/) - At this point during senior year of high school, college-bound kids and their parents are focused on college fit.
- [Is Your High School Senior Sick of High School?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/01/12/is-your-high-school-senior-sick-of-high-school/) - For those of you with a high school senior, it's the start of their last semester of high school. They feel like they have seen it all and done it all and it's now time to fly.
- [The Problem with the New SAT Test](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/06/13/the-problem-with-the-new-sat-test/) - Students want to be able to compare their SAT scores to the published range of the mid-50% SAT scores, but colleges are not updating their published SAT score ranges yet.
- [Taking the SAT one final time in hopes for a higher Math score?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/01/18/taking-the-sat-one-final-time-in-hopes-for-a-higher-math-score/) - This is a guest post from Jung S. Rhee of Tapaprep.com. He offers a unique perspective on studying for the current SAT Math test.
- [How to Find College Talent Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/01/29/how-to-find-college-talent-scholarships/) - If your student is interested in pursuing a talent in college you may want to search for applicable college talent scholarships.
- [Best Ways to Choose A College](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/10/30/best-ways-to-choose-a-college/) - There are several best ways to choose a college depending on the student and family's priorities, preferences and limitations. I believe that it is best to look at "fit", but there are several different types of "fit".
- [Why Choose A College You Can't Afford?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/11/26/why-choose-a-college-you-cant-afford/) - There are many ways to avoid choosing a college you can’t afford, but it does take some work. First, let’s take a look at why some families do choose a college they can’t afford.
- [When Your Kid's College Choice is Wrong](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/10/29/when-your-kids-college-choice-is-wrong/) - After writing about college-related topics for the last 5 years and sending two daughters off to college, I firmly believe that selecting the right college is a bit of a "crap shoot". There are no guarantees.
- [The Power of the First College Acceptance](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/10/28/the-power-of-the-first-college-acceptance/) - Parents, do not underestimate the power of the first college acceptance that your high school senior receives.
- [Using Net Price Calculators In Your Kid's College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/10/22/using-net-price-calculators-in-your-kids-college-search/) - One of the most valuable tools I have found for estimating how much it will actually cost you to send your child to a particular college is the Net Price Calculator. 
- ["Need to Know" FAFSA Information](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/09/16/need-to-know-fafsa-information/) - I'd like to share an opportunity from my friends at CollegeMoneySearch.com. They are holding a two-part FAFSA webinar to educate parents on everything they need to know about FAFSA.
- [The Dos and Don'ts of Admission Preparation](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/07/30/the-dos-and-donts-of-admission-preparation/) - Getting into college can dramatically influence your life. To help you stay on track as you prepare your college applications, these are the dos and don’ts of college admission preparation.
- [Upside Down College Search - Finding Your Deals](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/06/12/upside-down-college-search-finding-your-deals/) - Finding your deals is the point in the Upside Down College Search process where you determine colleges that are likely to meet the criteria you have defined and will be a good deal for your family.
- [Let's Talk About Expected Family Contribution](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/06/04/lets-talk-about-expected-family-contribution/) - You may or may not agree that your family can afford to pay this amount each year for college, but either way, this is an estimate of the amount a school will expect you to come up with.
- [Rising Juniors - Summer College Search Checklist](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/07/12/rising-juniors-summer-college-search-checklist/) - Rising high school juniors are entering a critical point in the college search process where prep work should happen for the college application process.
- [Rising Seniors Summer Check-In - Prepare for College Apps](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/07/05/rising-seniors-summer-check-in-prepare-for-college-apps/) - It's a good time to do a summer check-in to make sure your rising senior is on track to start college applications this fall.
- [What Does Your Student "Need" In a College?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/05/25/what-does-your-student-need-in-a-college/) - Now is the time to separate "wants" and "needs".
- [What's Your Student's Merit Hook?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/05/18/whats-your-students-merit-hook/) - Even if your student is not at the very top of his or her class, he or she may have enough of a merit hook to provide great deals on a college education.
- [What Can Your Family Afford For College?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/05/09/what-can-your-family-afford-for-college/) - Knowing this is the first step in the Upside Down College Search process. I introduced this concept last week as A Better Way to Search for Colleges.
- [The College Search Family Caught in the Middle](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/04/23/the-college-search-family-caught-in-the-middle/) - The college search family caught in the middle - Can't afford the sticker price of college, but too wealthy for financial aid. This is the type of college search family I focus on most on mykidscollegechoice.com.
- [Free Tuition at Harvard:  One Parent's Story](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/02/22/a-full-ride-scholarship-to-harvard-one-parents-story/) - I want to share some insight on how to get free tuition from an ivy league school from a parent whose son received free tuition at Harvard.
- [I Hope This Isn't Your Kid's College Experience!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/03/22/i-hope-this-isnt-your-kids-college-experience/) - I decided I should share my college story and offer some lessons learned/takeaways for parents heading into the college selection and college attendance stages.
- [Resources for Making the Final College Choice](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/03/01/resources-for-making-the-final-college-choice/) - Making the final college choice is a difficult decision for a student and his or her family. Here are some resources to help.
- [The Final College Choice - Choosing Between Two Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/03/24/the-final-college-choice-choosing-between-two-colleges/) - Ideas on how to choose between two colleges
- [Your Kid's College Choice](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/02/28/your-kids-college-choice/) - It's that time of year again. If you are the parent of a college-bound high school senior, it is getting to be time for your kid's final college choice.
- [Can You Get Free Ivy League Tuition?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/02/15/can-you-get-free-ivy-league-tuition/) - Some families can get free ivy league tuition. Ivy league schools, and many of the other "top tier" colleges, have huge endowments and offer excellent financial aid programs.
- [5 Tips for Winning Private Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/02/05/5-tips-for-winning-private-scholarships/) - Winning private scholarships is a great way for your student to supplement his or her college funds.
- [Minimize Your Out-of-Pocket College Cost - Part 2](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/02/03/minimize-your-out-of-pocket-college-cost-part-2/) - Tips for parents of high school juniors, sophomores and freshman, to help narrow your college search to schools that will minimize your out-of-pocket cost
- [Is Sophomore Year Too Early To Start A College Search?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/01/31/is-sophomore-year-too-early-to-start-a-college-search/) - I could argue either way with respect to actually starting the search for potential colleges in earnest. However, there are definitely Sophomore year college preparation activities that should be taken care of.
- [Best College Search Resources for 2017](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/01/15/best-college-search-resources-for-2017/) - Looking for the best college search resources to help you and your student figure out a plan for applying to colleges? Here is my roundup of the best college search resources to use in 2017.
- [Best College Search Websites To Find Potential Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2017/01/08/best-college-search-websites-to-find-potential-colleges/) - The best college search websites to find potential colleges are the ones that are most flexible with how you can search.
- [How to Choose a College Search Website](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/18/how-to-choose-a-college-search-website/) - Tips for choosing a college search website and a link to a college search website comparison spreadsheet
- [What Is An Automatic Merit Scholarship?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/11/06/what-is-an-automatic-merit-scholarship/) - An automatic merit scholarship is one that a college provides "automatically" based on the student meeting specific criteria. The student doesn't need to compete to receive a scholarship.
- [National Merit Semi-Finalists - Find Major Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/04/03/national-merit-semi-finalists-find-major-scholarships/) - There are colleges that offer major merit scholarships to National Merit Semi-Finalists.
- [The College Search Process - Closure Phase](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/09/05/the-college-search-process-closure-phase/) - The Closure Phase of the college search process comes after all applications have been submitted.
- [Creating an Activity Resume](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/08/08/creating-an-activity-resume/) - Is your student prepared to list out all activities, awards, and experiences for college applications? I have created an activity resume template to help.
- [Front-Loaded Financial Aid - How Will You Know?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/10/10/front-loaded-financial-aid-how-will-you-know/) - If you can't afford to pay full sticker price for college, you need to understand and be concerned about colleges front-loading financial aid packages!
- [College Search Tips for Juniors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/12/31/college-search-tips-for-juniors/) - It is time for juniors to figure out their plan, to have a path towards next Fall's college application season.
- [Why I Charge For The Full Scholarship List](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/11/28/why-i-charge-for-the-full-scholarship-list/) - I saw a need out there - A way for students and parents to easily search for the top institutional merit scholarships (scholarships offered directly by the colleges).
- [Finding and Winning Private Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/10/17/finding-and-winning-private-scholarships/) - Just to be clear, let me define a private scholarship as a scholarship that is offered by an organization, foundation or business.
- [Best Colleges for Need-Based Financial Aid](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/10/10/best-colleges-for-need-based-financial-aid/) - The best colleges for need-based financial aid are ones that pledge to meet a high percentage of a family's "need". In fact, there are 66 colleges around the U.S. that pledge to meet an applicant's full financial need.
- [Institutional Merit Scholarships Equal "Tuition Discounts"](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/09/25/institutional-merit-scholarships-equal-tuition-discounts/) - Colleges offer grants and scholarships in order to discount their tuition. However, not everyone gets a tuition discount and not all colleges offer discounts.
- [The College Search Process - Execution Phase](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/08/28/the-college-search-process-execution-phase/) - This is where all the prep work comes together and students start applying to colleges. For the incoming high school senior class, the Execution Phase starts now!
- [The College Search Process - Planning & Requirements Phase](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/08/21/the-college-search-process-planning-requirements-phase/) - This phase is all about planning out how your student will narrow in on a list of colleges to apply to.
- [The College Search Process - Discovery Phase](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/08/14/the-college-search-process-discovery-phase/) - In the college search process, I would equate the Discovery phase to putting definition around what your student is going to search for.
- [Starting Your Kid's College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/07/24/starting-your-kids-college-search/) - Starting your kid's college search can be a very confusing and overwhelming time. Today, I would like to provide some tips and tricks to make it easier.
- [The Best Institutional Merit Scholarship Resource](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/06/20/the-best-institutional-merit-scholarship-resource/) - Institutional merit scholarships are offered directly by colleges to attract the best and brightest, and/or most talented students through tuition discounts.
- [Use Summer for ACT Prep](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/06/04/use-summer-for-act-prep/) - A great way for your high school student to be productive this summer is to use summer for ACT prep (or SAT prep if your student is planning to try out the new SAT test).
- [The End of College Search #2 - Lessons Learned](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/05/28/the-end-of-college-search-2-lessons-learned/) - As I prepare for my middle daughter's graduation party, it's a good time to reflect on the lessons I have learned after our second college search process.
- [Make Sure Your High School Graduate Doesn't Forget](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/05/21/make-sure-your-high-school-graduate-doesnt-forget/) - Today I'm writing about the little things you should make sure your high school graduate doesn't forget to do.
- [5 College Search Resources You Should Be Using](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/05/09/5-college-search-resources-you-should-be-using/) - Find 5 college search resources that will help make the college search process easier for you and your college-bound kid.
- [Determining Your Senior Year Class Schedule](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/03/14/determining-your-senior-year-class-schedule/) - It is a delicate balance because college admissions counselors want to see great grades and the most challenging course schedule available.
- [Finishing the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/03/06/finishing-the-college-search/) - For many students, finishing the college search is not that easy. The decision can be agonizing. Below are a few things to discuss with your student.
- [Top 8 Ways to Find Affordable Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2016/02/13/top-8-ways-to-find-affordable-colleges/)
- [What Makes a "Good" College?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/11/15/what-makes-a-good-college/) - Ask five different people and you will probable get five different answers as to what makes a good college.
- [Can My Kid Get a Full-Ride Scholarship?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/25/can-my-kid-get-a-full-ride-scholarship/) - A look at the number of colleges that offer full-ride and full-tuition scholarships, both automatically and through competitions
- [FAFSA Changes are Coming - Will They Help You?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/09/20/fafsa-changes-are-coming-will-they-help-you/) - FAFSA changes were announced this week that will impact students applying for aid for 2017-2018. How will these changes impact you?
- [College Search Spreadsheet - Part 2](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/09/13/college-search-spreadsheet-part-2/) - The second tab of my new and improved college search spreadsheet is for use after college applications have been completed and acceptances start coming in.
- [3 Best Ways to Make College Affordable](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/09/06/3-best-ways-to-make-college-affordable/) - In this post, I'm going to talk about what I consider to be the 3 best ways to make college affordable.
- [Get Great College Recommendation Letters](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/08/23/get-great-college-recommendation-letters/) - There are a few simple tips that will help avoid mediocre college recommendation letters and help your student submit meaningful recommendation letters with his or her college applications.
- [Finding Your U - A Book Review](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/08/01/finding-your-u-a-book-review/) - Finding Your U is a good and quick read for families who are new to the college search process and need to know the basics.
- [How to Improve Your ACT Score or SAT Score](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/06/27/how-to-improve-your-act-score-or-sat-score/) - The best way to improve your scores is to understand why you are getting questions wrong and learn how to get them right.
- [Creating Your College List](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/06/06/creating-your-college-list/) - I have found a new resource that I would like to recommend for creating your college list (or helping to create your child's college list).
- [Transition Time in the College Search Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/05/03/transition-time-in-the-college-search-process/) - For high school juniors, it's coming down to crunch time. College applications are just a few months away.
- [College Search for "B" Students](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/04/26/college-search-for-b-students/) - As a parent, you need to know how to help your "B" student conduct a successful college search.
- [College Choice Options for Top Students](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/04/19/college-choice-options-for-top-students/) - High school students with high ACT or SAT scores and great grades are in a unique position when it comes to college choice. They have more options available.
- [Final College Decision Resources](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/04/03/final-college-decision-resources/) - One of the most important parts of the final college decision is evaluating financial aid packages. Here are some great tools to help with that.
- [How Important is Where You Go to College?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/03/21/how-important-is-where-you-go-to-college/) - It's not where you go to college that matters. It's "how" you go to college that matters.
- [How Important is College Size?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/03/07/how-important-is-college-size/) - I think that college size is a category your student has to get right in order to be happy. There is no "one size fits all."
- [Spring of Junior Year - It's All About the Grades!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/02/21/spring-of-junior-year-its-all-about-the-grades/) - The single most important thing in the spring of junior year for your college-bound student is getting good grades.
- [Honors College - Yes or No?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/01/31/honors-college-yes-or-no/) - The smart kid's college choice will often involve deciding between a university with an honors college or a college/university that is very competitive overall.
- [Know Your College Search Vocabulary](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/01/24/know-your-college-search-vocabulary/) - For parents just starting the college search, there are certain college search vocabulary words you need to understand.
- [Find Scholarships for High ACT Scores](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/01/17/find-scholarships-for-high-act-scores/) - If your child took the ACT test and scored well, you may wonder, is that worth any extra money for college? Yes, it certainly can be! So how do you find out?
- [My Top 10 College Search Information Websites - Updated for 2015](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/01/10/my-top-10-college-search-information-websites-updated-for-2015/) - This is an updated version of my top 10 college search information websites including a few additional honorable mention options.
- [My Top 10 College Search Information Websites - Updated](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/06/my-top-10-college-search-information-websites/) - This is an updated version of my top 10 college search information websites including a few additional honorable mention options.
- [January College Search Tips](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2015/01/03/january-college-search-tips/) - Today, I have some tips for where you should be in the college search in January, depending on where your child is in high school.
- [Help, We Don't Have Enough Money for College!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/12/13/help-we-dont-have-enough-money-for-college/) - How many of us parents get a rude awakening about college costs when our oldest child is already in high school? I had no idea how much the price of tuition had increased in the last 30 years!
- [Can Your Child Graduate College in 4 Years?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/12/06/can-your-child-graduate-college-in-4-years/) - How to increase the odds that your child will graduate college in 4 years
- [Taking the First ACT/SAT](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/11/29/taking-the-first-actsat/) - Taking the first ACT/SAT is an important step for most college bound students. Here are some of the reasons why:
- [The Appeal of Large Public Universities - Part One](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/11/15/the-appeal-of-large-public-universities-part-one/) - The first thing I find appealing about large state universities is the cost.
- [The Appeal of Large Public Universities - Part 2](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/11/22/the-appeal-of-large-public-universities-part-2/) - Opportunity - That's one thing that large public universities can offer.
- [Are You Too Wealthy for Financial Aid?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/11/09/are-you-too-wealthy-for-financial-aid/) - How do you know if you are too wealthy for financial aid? The answer is, there's no easy answer!
- [Pay for College Using Your Student's Skills and Abilities](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/05/03/pay-for-college-using-your-students-skills-and-abilities/) - The first thing to note is that the largest source of merit and talent based money comes from colleges themselves.
- [Determining Your Eligibility for Need-Based Financial Aid](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/05/10/determining-your-eligibility-for-need-based-financial-aid/) - There are many myths floating around about who is and who isn't eligible for need-based financial aid. The truth is, it varies widely.
- [College Preparation Timelines - Is Your Student on Track?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/11/01/college-preparation-timelines-is-your-student-on-track/) - Wondering whether you are on target for preparing your high school student for college? There are some great college preparation timelines you can use.
- [The Lowdown on College Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/10/25/the-lowdown-on-college-scholarships/) - One of the topics I think perspective college students and their parents misunderstand going into the college search is College Scholarships.
- [Don't Break the Budget on ACT and SAT Prep Resources](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/10/18/dont-break-the-budget-on-act-and-sat-prep-resources/) - ACT and SAT prep resources can help your student prepare to take the tests and achieve higher scores, but you don't have to spend a lot to find good ones.
- [Getting the Most Out of College Fairs](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/10/10/getting-the-most-out-of-college-fairs/) - College fairs are great for students and parents just starting to think about the college search, but they can get overwhelming if you go in expecting too much.
- [Don't Focus on College Acceptance Rates!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/09/28/dont-focus-on-college-acceptance-rates/) - Here's a very interesting graphic from Noodle.com that emphasizes the reasons you shouldn't focus on college acceptance rates.
- [College Applications and Extracurricular Activities](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/09/19/college-applications-and-extracurricular-activities/) - A common question high school students ask is, "What do colleges want to see for extracurricular activities?"
- [College Search - Finding the Right "Fit"](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/09/06/college-search-finding-the-right-fit/) - As a parent going through the college search process with your college-bound kid, encourage your student to consider all of the following types of fit.
- [The Second Year of College and Selecting a Major](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/08/23/the-second-year-of-college-and-selecting-a-major/) - As with most schools, our daughter's college requires her to declare a major by the end of her sophomore year. This is really stressing her out.
- [Is Your Child’s Dream School a Financial Nightmare?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/08/16/is-your-childs-dream-school-a-financial-nightmare/) - The first step is to understand exactly how much your child’s dream school will cost. You can easily do this by knowing what category your child’s dream school will fall into.
- [College Search Math: "Hard" vs. "Soft" Factors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/08/08/college-search-math-hard-vs-soft-factors/) - Today's post is a guest post from Steve Palley, CEO and co-founder of ApplyMap, a new website that helps high school students decide where to apply to college.
- [Accelerate Your College Search Now!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/08/02/accelerate-your-college-search-now/) - The DIY College Rankings site is offering a new online class starting August 14th that will help you build a list of "best fit" and affordable colleges fast!
- [College Search Resources You Should Be Using](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/07/26/college-search-resources-you-should-be-using/) - One of the main reasons I started My Kid's College Choice is to point parents and students in the right direction to find the best college search resources.
- [Best College Search Resources](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/06/28/best-college-search-resources/) - As a parent starting the college search with your high school student, how do you find the best college search resources?
- [Why SAT and ACT Tutoring Makes Sense, Even for Smart Students](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/06/21/why-sat-and-act-tutoring-makes-sense-even-for-smart-students/) - Smart students think their good school scores automatically translate over to high test scores and so are lackadaisical the first one or two times they take the test.
- [The Summer College Visit](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/06/14/the-summer-college-visit/) - The summer college visit can be a great opportunity early on in the college search process during a time of year when life doesn't tend to be so hectic.
- [How to Find Full Ride Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/06/08/how-to-find-full-ride-scholarships/) - Often people think of athletic full ride scholarships, but there are also many academic full ride scholarships offered.
- [The Importance of Testing](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/06/03/the-importance-of-testing/) - Today's post is a guest post from Joan Girkins. Joan's website, solidrockconsultingservices.com, focuses primarily on helping homeschooling parents prepare their children for college.
- [Starting the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/05/31/starting-the-college-search-2/) - My middle daughter turns 16 today and yesterday was the last day of her sophomore year. We are ready to officially kick off her college search.
- [Earning College Credits in High School](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/05/24/earning-college-credits-in-high-school/) - You can save a lot of money on your child's college education if your child starts earning college credits in high school.
- [When My Child Wants to Take Online Classes](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/05/17/when-my-child-wants-to-take-online-classes/) - Depending on your child’s situation, researching online education may be very helpful, either for earning extra summer credit or an entire degree.
- [Parents: Do This Before Your Student Starts the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/04/26/parents-do-this-before-your-student-starts-the-college-search/) - The first thing I suggest doing before your student starts the college search is to truly understand how much you can afford to pay or want to pay.
- [Spring College Choice Tips for Parents of High School Sophomores](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/04/19/spring-college-choice-tips-for-parents-of-high-school-sophomores/) - If you have a sophomore, now is the time to start the college search process. Here are some great resources to get you started in the right direction.
- [Spring College Choice Tips for Parents of High School Juniors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/04/10/spring-college-choice-tips-for-parents-of-high-school-juniors/) - Senior year is right around the corner and that means college applications, scholarship applications, recommendation letters and lots of stress!
- [Spring College Choice Tips for Parents of High School Seniors](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/04/05/spring-college-choice-tips-for-parents-of-high-school-seniors/) - Helpful resources for making the final college choice decision and after the final decision.
- [ The Admitted Student Visit - A Critical Part of the College Choice](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/02/24/the-admitted-student-visit-a-critical-part-of-the-college-choice/) - Why it is a good idea to visit a school after being admitted in order to come to a final college choice and what an Admitted Student Visit Day should include
- [Finding Outside Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/04/23/finding-outside-scholarships/) - Tips on how to find outside scholarships including websites to visit
- [Making the Final College Choice](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/03/05/making-the-final-college-choice/) - Thoughts on what should go into the final decision on which college to attend
- [Beware of the College Sales Pitch](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/03/22/beware-of-the-college-sales-pitch/) - As you are visiting colleges and talking to different school representatives, remember to take everything they tell you with a grain of salt.
- [Full Scholarship List - Praise from a Parent](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/03/15/full-scholarship-list-praise-from-a-parent/) - I received an awesome email a couple days ago from a parent who downloaded the Full Scholarship List. Her daughter was a National Merit Semi-Finalist.
- [What is 'Total Cost of Attendance'?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/03/01/what-is-total-cost-of-attendance/) - In this guest post from Stuart Nachbar, you will learn how to calculate your own personal cost of attendance for a college.
- [Comparing Financial Packages in the College Choice Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/02/21/comparing-financial-packages-in-the-college-choice-process/) - If your child will soon be making the final college choice, it's time to prepare to compare financial offers.
- [Think For the Future In Your College Housing Decision](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/02/14/think-for-the-future-in-your-college-housing-decision/) - Choosing a college is very difficult for many reasons, not the least of which is where you are likely to live during your freshman year.
- [Resume Building in College for Career Success in the Future](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/02/06/resume-building-in-college-for-career-success-in-the-future/) - In order to avoid joining the ranks of unemployed graduates with student debt piling up, it is critical for college students to begin building their resumes.
- [Tracking Potential Colleges on a College Search Spreadsheet](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/02/01/tracking-potential-colleges-on-a-college-search-spreadsheet/) - Keeping track of potential colleges when your high school student is starting to think about college can be overwhelming. Use a College Search Spreadsheet!
- [What's Your College Search Type?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/01/25/whats-your-college-search-type/) - In the college search process, it is helpful to know what type of college search you are doing to identify the tools and resources that will be most beneficial.
- [What ACT or SAT Score Can Get You a Full-Ride Scholarship?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/11/09/what-act-or-sat-score-can-get-you-a-full-ride-scholarship/) - There are still schools in the United States that offer full-ride scholarships to attract students with high ACT or SAT scores. Here are some details.
- [Do National Merit Finalists Get Full-Ride Scholarships?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/11/13/do-national-merit-finalists-get-full-ride-scholarships/) - Some schools still give full-ride scholarships to national merit finalists and full tuition scholarships to national merit semi-finalists.
- [Launching The Full Scholarship List ](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/01/18/launching-the-full-scholarship-list/) - This weekend, I will launch the most comprehensive listing of full-ride and full-tuition scholarships available online.
- [College Search Planning for the New Year](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/01/10/college-search-planning-for-the-new-year/) - College search planning activities you should do now, depending on what year of high school your child is in.
- [Happy New Year from My Kid's College Choice!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2014/01/02/happy-new-year-from-my-kids-college-choice/) - A look back at 2013 and an update on my Full Scholarship List.
- [How High-Income Families Can Save Money on College](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/12/23/how-high-income-families-can-save-money-on-college/) - Tips on saving money on college for families with high household incomes
- [Using MeritAid.com to Search for Merit Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/11/23/using-meritaid-com-to-search-for-merit-scholarships/) - The greatest percentage of merit-based college scholarships come from the colleges themselves. MeritAid.com is the best tool I have found for finding these scholarships.
- [Colleges with the Worst Return on Investment:  Are They Worth It?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/10/31/colleges-with-the-worst-return-on-investment-are-they-worth-it/) - A couple weeks ago, The Daily Beast published a list of 20 colleges with the worst return on investment. I was shocked to see great schools on the list.
- [Thinking About Paying for College for Our Second Child](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/10/25/thinking-about-paying-for-college-for-our-second-child/) - My experience taking a first look at paying for college for our second child
- [How to Choose a College: A Parent's Guide](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/10/18/how-to-choose-a-college-a-parents-guide/) - This guest post from Bobby Touran, founder and CEO of ApplyKit, provides tips for parents on how to help their college-bound kids choose a college.
- [Avoiding the Student Loan Trap](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/10/07/avoiding-the-student-loan-trap/) - Guest post from Demetrios Sourmaidis on how to avoid jeopardizing your college student's future through student loans.
- [Why Parents are Important in the College Search Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/10/04/why-parents-are-important-in-the-college-search-process/) - My own college search experience, many years ago, is a good argument for why parents are important in the college search process.
- [Finding Great Merit Scholarships](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/09/27/finding-great-merit-scholarships/) - What makes a good merit scholarship and tips on where you can find schools that offer good merit scholarships.
- [Can My Kid Be a Walk On for College Sports?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/09/19/can-my-kid-be-a-walk-on-for-college-sports/) - This article is about kids who aren't being recruited for college athletics. Tips to help your average athlete kid decide if college sports are worth pursuing.
- [Questions High Schoolers Should Ask College Coaches in the Recruiting Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/09/12/questions-high-schoolers-should-ask-college-coaches-in-the-recruiting-process/) - A guest post from Chuck Self outlining questions to ask when going through the college recruiting process.
- [New US News College Rankings Come Out Soon - Should You Care?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/09/03/new-us-news-college-rankings-come-out-soon-should-you-care/) - Do you need to use the US News college rankings to find the best colleges? Evidence that many students think so, the methodology used, and why it may not work.
- [My Kid's College Choice is One Year Old!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/08/30/my-kids-college-choice-is-one-year-old/) - Here's a list of my most popular posts to date. I'm celebrating the successes of the past year and looking forward to what's coming in the next year.
- [The End Result of the College Choice Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/08/22/the-end-result-of-the-college-choice-process/) - I think the college choice process officially ends the day you drive your son or daughter to college for the first time.
- [B+ Grades, A+ College Application - A Book Review](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/08/14/b-grades-a-college-application-a-book-review/) - A book review of B+ Grades, A+ College Application by Joie Jager-Hyman,EdD
- [Finding the Best Deals on Colleges](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/08/10/finding-the-best-deals-on-colleges/) - Where to look for the best college deals
- [ACT Test Prep - Time to Start for Fall!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/28/act-test-prep-time-to-start-for-fall/) - Different types of ACT test prep resources and a link to a spreadsheet listing test prep options and prices
- [Dos and Don'ts for Your Kid's College Choice Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/20/dos-and-donts-for-your-kids-college-choice-process/) - I am excited to share this guest post from Dr. Joie Jager-Hyman with Dos and Don'ts for parents in the college choice process.
- [Preparing for the Transition to College](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/14/preparing-for-the-transition-to-college/) - Conversations to have with your child and things to remember to do before your child leaves for college
- [You Want to Go Where? Campus Setting and College Choice](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/09/you-want-to-go-where-campus-setting-and-college-choice/) - Finding the right campus setting is important in the college choice process. Suggestions for helping your child find a good fit.
- [Did I Make the Right College Choice?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/05/did-i-make-the-right-college-choice/) - A guest post from Brittany Shaffer of college-junction.com talking about how she made her college choice.
- [Got Textbooks?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/07/02/got-textbooks/) - There are lots of alternatives to purchasing new textbooks at the campus bookstore. Find out about options and sources.
- [Federal Tax Breaks for College Parents](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/29/federal-tax-breaks-for-college-parents/) - Summary of tax credits and deductions available for educational expenses and associated tips for college parents
- [Simplify your College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/24/simplify-your-college-search/) - An alternative to the traditional college search approach - Michelle Kretzschmar of DIY College Rankings offers a pre-populated spreadsheet of college data.
- [College ROI - Only 150 Colleges in the Country are "Worth It."  Really?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/05/09/college-roi-only-150-colleges-in-the-country-are-worth-it-really/) - An analysis of the PayScale.com survey that William Bennett took his information from and how valid it really is
- [Top Students and the College Choice Process Paradox](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/16/top-students-and-the-college-choice-process-paradox/) - A paradox exists for kids with good GPAs and test scores when it comes to the college search process. This post explores that paradox further.
- [College Search - Find a Great College Fit through Noodle](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/07/college-search-find-a-great-college-fit-through-noodle/) - A description and evaluation of the Noodle.org college search tool
- [Top Colleges - Waitlists, Acceptance Rates and Yields](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/06/01/top-colleges-waitlists-acceptance-rates-and-yields/) - Thoughts about the Class of 2017 acceptance rates, yields and waitlists along with what this means for next year's applicants.
- [Top College Search Blogs You Should Check Regularly](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/05/20/top-college-search-blogs-you-should-check-regularly/) - If you are looking for college search information, here are seven blogs that you should visit on a regular basis
- [Is College Choice All About Return on Investment?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/05/15/is-college-choice-all-about-return-on-investment/) - A look at college return on investment from a different perspective
- [Didn't Make a College Choice Yet?  There are Still Options](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/05/05/didnt-make-a-college-choice-yet-there-are-still-options/) - Options for students who did not make a college choice by National Decision Day. There are still 4-year colleges accepting students for fall.
- [Starting College on the "Undecided" Track](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/04/10/starting-college-on-the-undecided-track/) - Tips for students who are undecided on what to major in
- [Negotiating Your Out-of Pocket College Cost](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/03/30/negotiating-your-out-of-pocket-college-cost/) - Tips on how to calculate and negotiate how much your child's education is going to cost
- [Minimize Your Out-of-Pocket College Cost - Part 1](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/28/minimize-your-out-of-pocket-college-cost-part-1/) - How to calculate out-of-pocket college cost and ways to minimize it when your student is a senior in high school and has already applied to schools
- [5 Things You Need to Do Before Your Kid's College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/02/18/5-things-you-need-to-do-before-your-kids-college-search/) - Tips on how to prepare early on for a successful college search process
- [Mom's Perspective - Lessons Learned in the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/02/10/moms-perspective-lessons-learned-in-the-college-search/) - Things I learned during my first child's college search process
- [The College Choice Waiting Game](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/24/the-college-choice-waiting-game/) - Tips for what kids and parents can do while waiting for college acceptances, scholarships and financial aid decisions prior to making the final college choice.
- [Thoughts About the CSS Profile ](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/20/thoughts-about-the-css-profile/) - Insight into the experience of filing the CSS Profile and why it can benefit families who may not be eligible for federal financial aid
- [FAFSA - Wait for Your Tax Return or File an Early Estimate?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/16/fafsa-wait-for-your-tax-return-or-file-an-early-estimate/) - When it is a good idea to file an estimated FAFSA and when it is ok to wait until you file your taxes
- [FAFSA - To File or Not to File?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/13/fafsa-to-file-or-not-to-file/) - Reasons to consider filing the FAFSA if you were thinking you didn't need to.
- [Welcome!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/08/26/hello-world/)
- [Start the New Year with Extra College Savings!](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/12/31/start-the-new-year-with-extra-college-savings/) - My experience using Upromise to get extra college savings and why you should sign up.
- [Private Colleges - Merit Aid vs. Need-Based Aid](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2013/01/01/private-colleges-merit-aid-vs-need-based-aid/) - A description of the two types of aid offered by most private colleges - merit aid and need-based aid.
- [What Do College Admissions Offices Look for in Applicants?](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/12/25/what-do-college-admissions-offices-look-for-in-applicants/) - Discussion of the most important factors that colleges say they are looking for when deciding who to admit.
- [Net Price Calculators - Key Tools in the College Choice Process](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/12/17/net-price-calculators-key-tools-in-the-college-choice-process/) - This article explains why Net Price Calculators are great tools and tells you the information you will need to know to use one.
- [The ABCs of College Visits - Part Three](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/12/09/the-abcs-of-college-visits-part-three/) - The final part in a three-part series giving tips for college visits.
- [The ABCs of College Visits - Part Two](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/12/01/the-abcs-of-college-visits-part-two/) - The second post in a 3-part series covering things to know for college visits.
- [First Things First](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/09/02/first-things-first/)
- [Increasing Your College Savings Fund](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/09/16/increasing-your-college-savings-fund/)
- [Starting the College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/10/20/starting-the-college-search/) - Tips on how to get started with your child's college search
- [Organize Your College Search](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/11/01/organize-your-college-search/) - We have researched schools - now what? This post will provide you with a spreadsheet to organize your college search.
- [The ABCs of College Visits - Part One](https://www.mykidscollegechoice.com/2012/11/25/the-abcs-of-college-visits-part-one/) - Tips to help you and your child in the college visit process.

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