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Top 10 Warning Signs You Need an Independent College Counselor
As college admissions becomes increasingly more competitive and the number of applicants for each college ...
The Challenge in Being a “Student Athlete”
Timothy Parros and Madeline Riley Think you have what it takes to be a student ...
Extracurricular Activities Colleges Like the Best!
Madeline Riley High school is the perfect time to explore activities that catch your attention, ...
Will You Get In? Answering Your Questions About the College Admissions Process
By: Madeline Riley At Parros College Planning we know that college application season is perhaps ...
You’ve Been Deferred…Now What?
by Madeline Riley As December rolls around, colleges start rolling out their decision letters. Some ...
Important: Acceptance Letters vs. Award Letters
Madeline Riley Say it with me: My acceptance letter is not my award letter! Many ...
A Parros Success Story: DePaul University Visit
Kim Parros Touring colleges is one of the most important and most fun parts of ...
Applications, Awards, and Answers for All Things FAFSA
Madeline Riley New FAFSA rules for the 2017-2018 school year have left many confused about ...
Why Us? Surpassing the “Common” in Your Application Essay
Madeline Riley The Common Application is known and feared by high school seniors across America ...
Five – Year Roadmap for College Bound Students
Madeline Riley 8th grade: It might sound crazy, but students as young as 12 can ...
4 Big Benefits of a Hiring College Planner
Madeline Riley The college admissions system can seem like it’s built to confuse you. The ...
A Day in the Life of an Independent College Counselor
On June 20th, HECA (Higher Education Consultants Associated) began their annual conference at Drexel University ...
Parros College Planning Awards Scholarships for College
Ann Arbor, MI- August, 3, 2016 - Griffin Modjeski, a recent graduate of Detroit Catholic ...
The Hidden Value of a Liberal Arts Degree
Ah, the ever underappreciated liberal arts degree. Many parents might raise an eyebrow upon hearing ...
Being money-smart for college: 5 tips every ‘off to college’ student should know
Now that we have gotten through the college applications, offers, and commitment, let’s run one ...
