Planning for college education
Navigating the complex college admission needs preparation and execution. The process will require lots of research, visiting prospective colleges and looking into financials such as scholarships and student loans. College counselors can help to alleviate some of the stress for both students and parents brought in by the tedious process. Counselors can be their high school college counselors or some may even seek help from a private college counselor.
If you elect to go with a private college counselor, make sure they are well versed with college education planning as well as financing. They need to match student’s strengths and interests with appropriate colleges and programs. They should be also takes the lead and guide students as well as parents with application submittals, writing essays, and taking required tests. Moreover, if they belong to the National Association for College Admission Counseling it may attest to the ability and the success of the counselor.
Parents and students should plan to investigate collages as well as programs they offer well in advance. Some even plan as soon as kids get into High School in order to get a competitive advantage. If you seek help from a private college counselor, be prepared to pay fees which could be into thousands of dollars.