Does it matter much what you post on my social media accounts? Do admissions officers look at applicant's social media? In a word, yes, almost 30% of college admissions officers may check out your social media account, especially if they are…
Your financial fit is one of the key elements you should use in selecting your college. Ever Friday on the ForwarDirections Facebook page, you will see more Financial Fit advice. Here is one from today: “Working a part-time job in college…
As lifelong educators now certified independent educational consultants who have worked with college-going students for over 40 years, we are saddened and dismayed by the recent events identifying how some families have been able to “buy” college admission for their…
September Newsletter 2017: Help us spread the word! Feel free to share this newsletter with your friends and family. From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how…
Join the Scavenger Hunt and Post a Comment! Explore our new website to find “Specific Services”. Next, go to our “Webpage Scavenger Hunt” post on Facebook. Post a comment there about which Specific Service you think is most important and tell us…
Juniors and seniors are encouraged to take these college entrance exams. Most school counseling offices also have these dates. SAT Test Dates (Register here) October 7; Register by September 8 November 4: Register by October 5 December 2; Register by November…
May 1 is college signing day across the U.S. This is the date on which every university requires students who have been accepted to colleges to make their decision - and accept just one university admission. Obviously, it would be…
Don’t be an “April Fool” when it comes to getting into college! Getting into college should not be like an April Fool's joke. The only part of the joke that is not really funny is that if you don't prepare yourself and…
BE INTENTIONAL! Since St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in March, we wondered how much luck it takes to get into college. Getting into college should be a thoughtful, intentional process. There are four main areas that most colleges consider when…
February Newsletter 2017: Happy February from the Team at ForwarDirections! From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” -W.B. Yeats Congratulations to our senior network of students who have…