April Archives

Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

The Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis on which colleges decide financial aid, so it is important students and parents fill them out.

Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar

Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

This webinar will walk you through how you can find out and apply for merit scholarships.

Filling out the CSS/Profile: Your Guide

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

The CSS/Profile, like the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), it is used to determine how much money a college will offer you.

The Eight Factors College Admissions Officials Look for in Your Application

College Admissions, College Selection, Course Selection, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Understand the admissions factors college admissions officials consider in an student to build a great application.

How to Choose Your College

College Admissions, Junior, Senior

In the spring of senior year, students receive decisions from colleges. Here are LifeLaunchr’s tips for making your college decision wisely.

How to Research Colleges

College Admissions, College Fairs, College Selection, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

Researching colleges systematically and carefully is critical to building a list that genuinely fits the student.

Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

College Admissions, College Selection, COVID-19, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.

Five Tips to Ace a College Admissions Interview

College Admissions, College Selection, Junior, Scholarships, Senior

Some colleges require or offer the opportunity for students to have an interview as part of their college admissions process. Here’s how to ace an interview.

How to Create a College List

College Selection, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Building a college list is one of the most critical parts of the college application process, ensuring that college doesn’t turn into a $200,000 mistake.