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With billions of dollars of scholarship and grant money (read as, "free money you never have to pay back") out there for the taking, and everyone from Guidance Counselors to financial planners telling you how to get your hands on a good chunk of it (not that you listen :-), we figured we'd tell you how to go about NOT getting any money for college.

That's right. Here's the consummate "How NOT To" when it comes to paying for college!

Just follow these simple steps and you will be guaranteed to garner little or no money for college. [And don't worry. You can NOT thank us later! :-)].

1. Never Visit The Guidance Office. Sure, Guidance Counselors are a wealth of information, with the inside scoop on everything college, and file cabinets full of scholarship opportunities. Don't even drop by to say hello or schedule an appointment during your free period, let alone to ask whether there are any scholarships for which you may avail yourself.

2. Don't Look for Money In Your Own Back Yard. Yes, we know. Super Storm Sandy blew down that money tree you've been cultivating since Junior was in the womb. But beyond the picket fence you will find local businesses, banks, community, fraternal and civic organizations, offering scholarships. Who knew that Dunkin Donuts had more than doughnut dough? We did. And so should you!

3. Don't Bother To Look Under Your Desk At Work. Did you know that many employers -- not to mention unions, professional groups and associations, and work-related organizations offer scholarships? Money for college may even be an overlooked perk available at your office. Inquire through HR and/or the membership office of the organizations you belong (and often pay dues) to.

4. Stay Away from Those Annoying Scholarship Search Engines. Why bother to register, complete a profile, or actually look for scholarship money (let alone apply) at the likes of Fastweb, MeritAid, Zinch and CollegeProwler? After all, Ed McMahon will soon be knocking at your door with check in hand for one million dollars, right? [We know. "Who's Ed McMahon?" Sorry. We date ourselves...]

5. Whatever You Do (or DON'T Do), DON'T Bother To Complete and Submit FAFSA. FAFSA -- the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid is the very bedrock of financial aid at virtually every college in the United States. [And did we mention that it's FREE?] Money from the Feds, by way of Grants and Direct Student Loans? FAFSA! Work-Study on college campuses to defray the cost of tuition, room and board? FAFSA! Need-based aid by way of scholarships, grants, fellowships and assistantships from the colleges? FAFSA. Merit-based aid (yes, most schools require the submission of FAFSA to secure merit scholarships, and consider FAFSA as the application for most institutional awards)? FAFSA! Think you don't qualify for any type of aid whatsoever? FAFSA! FAFSA! FAFSA! File anyway. Heck, it's FREE, doggone it. And as they say down at the lottery office, "Hey, you never know!"

6. DON'T Even Think of Consulting With Your Independent College Counselor at COLLEGE CONNECTION or reading all about the many ways to pay for college at The College Whisperer™ blog. Sure, we've helped hundreds of students find money for college, tapping into the many and varied resources out there (some under your own nose) for college financial aid. Then again, if you don't ask, you won't get!

So, DON'T just do everything within your power to cash in on college money. DO NOTHING. Let someone else get that free ride to college. After all, you've got better things to do with your life -- like dig your way out of that pile of college debt!

Plan. Prepare. PREVAIL! 

Confused about financial aid? Stumped by FAFSA? Confounded by CSS-Profile or other proprietary financial aid forms? COLLEGE CONNECTION understands. We can help you prepare, complete and submit ALL required financial aid forms, including the FAFSA. We'll work with you in-person, by telephone, online and/or via Skype, not just to get the financial aid forms done, but to get them done correctly. DON'T MISS OUT ON MONEY FOR COLLEGE. Contact COLLEGE CONNECTION today! 516-345-8766.

The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

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Add this to the list of accolades for College Connection, Long Island's premier college planning service, and home of The College Whisperer™: @GetCollege -- our Twitter site -- was named to the Top 101 College Planning Twitter Accounts for Parents.

Oh yeah. We're up there with the best of 'em. @nytimescollege, @USNewsEducation, @CollegeBlogs and that Holy Grail (or is it Holy Terror of college information, @CollegeBoard. Cue the balloons!

Okay. So we're Number 83 for our first appearance on this exalted list. Guess who tries harder than anyone? ;-)

What's great about this list -- as with any "top," "best," or other patently contrived compilation, is no so much that we made it (a feather in our cap, to be sure), but moreover, that parents (and students) can readily locate and access invaluable resources all in one place.

As College Planning Group, the keepers of this most venerable list of those who opine about college in 140 characters, or less, have said, "In the old days, getting organized probably consisted of colored folders and some sticky notes. But now you have something better—you have Twitter. With Twitter, you can get all of the up-to-date information you need in one place. And you don't need to fly around to 101 different websites to get it." Bravo!

Information gathering. Culling the wheat from the chaff. Then processing that wealth of information into meaningful, purposeful data. These are the keys to success, not only in college planning, but in business, science, the arts, and, indeed, in life itself.

Rely not upon the many lists you will no doubt encounter, in your preparations to apply to college, or otherwise, as the gospel or the sum total of what is good -- let alone what is best (for you). Rather, embrace the lists as essential and necessary resources to help guide you along the way.

Our thanks to College Planning Group for putting our Twitter account on the proverbial cyber map, and for keeing the college-bound in the know.

When it comes to applying to college, and moreover, actually getting in, knowledge, and how to use it, are everything!

Plan. Prepare. PREVAIL!

The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege

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January. Those who applied Early Action anxiously await that envelope -- or e-mail, as is often the case in the information age -- the "We welcome you to xyz U, class of 2017" or "We regret to inform you.." from colleges offering the comfort (or further angst) that comes with knowing where you stand -- even if it's on a waiting line.

If rejected, well, there's still time to apply elsewhere. [You didn't want to go there anyway, right? Mom made you apply. ;-)]

Assuming you are accepted, now what?

Okay. Unlike Early Decision, where you are married to that one school of choice should they deem you worthy, Early Action candidates still have their options, as do those who applied Regular Decision.

True, your finger hovers over that, "Yes, I'm coming" button. Wooooo Hooooo! But don't be so quick to hit it.

With Early Action, like Regular Decision, your decision typically does not have to be made on the spot. Indeed, most schools have an acceptance deadline of May 1. [Check to be sure. You wouldn't want to miss it. Not even by an hour.]

"But I'm absolutely certain I want to go there..." Of course. And maybe that's true. Still, unless you think the college made some gross miscalculation in offering you admission, and may, once they realize, withdraw the offer, hold off, at least a while.

What will you be waiting for? Well, for one thing, let's see where else you get in. You'll then have the opportunity to weigh your options, consider all offers, and, when it comes to financial aid awards, to, perhaps, use one school's offer to up the ante of another. [Yes, it does happen, and it never hurts to ask!] Accept now and, quite frankly, you've put all your cards on the table. [And why should a college that has you "locked in" offer you anything more than the minimum in aid, if that?]

Discuss your acceptances -- and your rejections -- with your parents, guidance counselor, and independent college planner. Think about your future, or at least the next four years of your life. Take a deep breath and look carefully before you leap. [And wouldn't it be nice, at long last, to turn the tables on those college admissions officers, making them wait for your decision?]

Know before you go. Visit campus. Already visited? Take a second, or third, look. Sit in on a few classes. Try out the dorm room beds. Chow down in the dining hall. After all, if this is where you'll be spending the next four years, you want to be sure you'll like it here.

Yes, if you are dead certain that you are not going to a college that has offered admission, by all means, decline the invitation forthwith, freeing up a seat for a student who may have her heart set on going there. Otherwise, considering that you're in, what's the rush?

Time is now, as they say, on your side!

P.S. Just because you've been accepted, now is not the time to coast. Keep up those grades. Acceptance is almost always conditioned upon your maintaining the scholastic record that got you in in the first place!

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .

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The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege

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If this had been an actual indicator of how well you'd do in college, rather than a money-grabbing raid on our collective bank accounts, signifying little more than grand theft corporate... If only...

Anyway, with the new year comes new registration dates, test dates, find out your scores dates, for the dreaded ACT and SAT. Open those study guides -- and your wallets...

Feb. 9	ACT	Jan. 11 (1/18 with late fee)	Feb. 25	Mar. 1
Mar. 9	SAT only	Feb. 8 (2/22 with late fee)	Mar. 28	Apr. 6
Apr. 13	ACT	Mar. 8 (3/22 with late fee)	Apr. 29	May 4
May 4	SAT & SAT Subject	Apr. 5 (4/19 with late fee)	May 23	June 1
June 1	SAT & SAT Subject	May. 2 (5/17 with late fee)	June 20	June 29
June 8	ACT	May 3 (5/17 with late fee)	June 26	June 29
Sep. 21, 2013	ACT	Aug. 30 (9/06 with late fee)	Oct. 7	Oct. 12
Oct. 5*	SAT & SAT Subject	Sep. 6 (9/20 with late fee)	Oct. 24	Nov. 2
Oct. 26	ACT	Sep. 20 (10/04 with late fee)	Nov. 12	Nov. 16
Nov. 2*	SAT & SAT Subject	Oct. 3 (10/18 with late fee)	Nov. 19	Nov. 30
Dec. 7*	SAT & SAT Subject	Nov. 7 (11/22 with late fee)	Dec. 26	Jan. 4
Dec. 14	ACT	Nov. 8 (11/22 with late fee)	Dec. 30	Jan. 4

Test dates with an asterisk (*) are tentatively scheduled.

Infornation about registration for the ACT may be found at www.actstudent.org/ and for the SAT at www.CollegeBoard.org.

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .

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While most high school seniors are submitting FAFSA, and some are putting the finishing touches on the last of their college applications, high school juniors, waiting in the wings, are busy, er, ah, um, busy doing, hmmm... What exactly are high school juniors busy doing?

Dollars to doughnuts (who says that anymore?), while juniors -- and the parents of same -- may have much on their respective plates, preparing for the madness of college applications and admissions (and we mean seriously preparing, folks) isn't likely a side dish or so much as a snack at this moment.

Chances are, the old, "wait til next year" (gee, it is next year), or, at least, until the junior year of high school is over, is in play.

Too bad, for this is precisely the time when high school juniors (and their parental units) should not only be thinking of college, but actively putting plans in place -- as well as setting the wheels in motion -- to jump start college admissions.

Yes, now -- not August 1, when Common App 4.0 goes live, is the time for high school juniors to take action!

So, what can juniors do, aside from planning for prom and downloading the latest App on their iPhones? Well, here's a short (and by no means all-inclusive) list:

1. Keep Up Your Grades. This is first and foremost on the "To Do" list. For all the talk about grades not meaning what they used to, guess what? They do and they will. If your grades are up there, keep it going. If they need improvement, hit the books. It will be too late midway through your senior year to say, "Gee, I should have put more effort into Chemistry." And believe us when we say that raising that GPA becomes more difficult with each passing semester. Think a tenth of a point doesn't matter? Think Oympics. That squeaker that beat out the other guy by 1/100th of a point makes all the difference in the world!

2. Plan A Rigorous Courseload for Senior Year. Sorry, but senior year of high school is no time to slack off. Basket Weaving 1.0 is out. College level courses (for which you might actually score college credit) are in. That's not to say you should be loading up on five or six APs. In fact, we advise against that. You should, however, make a strong academic showing, challenging yourself, and demonstrating to college admissions officers that you've got what it takes to succeed once inside those ivy-covered gates.

3. Take the ACT and the SAT Once.* Then, take the exam on which you scored higher again. In preparation, while those prep courses may provide a good foundation, and private tutors can help shore up weak spots and give you focus, nothing beats practice, practice, practice. *Many colleges have gone "Test-Optional." Some are even "Test-Blind." Explore and consider your options before you pad the coffers of College Board and/or ACTstudent.

4. Get To Know Your Guidance Counselor. How many times have you met with your Guidance Counselor this year? Once? Twice? Not at all? Stop in the Guidance Office. Introduce yourself. Make an appointment to sit down and chat. The Guidance office is a gold mine, and yet, it is all too easy to simply pass by the mother load on your way to lunch. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Stir some interest in Guidance and your efforts are likely to pay off, big time.

5. Start Searching and Applying for College Scholarships. Sure, it's tough enough to get high school seniors (let alone those already in college and footing that hefty tuition bill) to apply for scholarships. Still, there's lots of FREE money out there, if you know where to look for it and how to go after it. And the best news is that many scholarship opportunities are available to high school juniors. Strike while the iron is just getting warmed up (and your classmates are consumed by that barely visible zit on their chins). Good places to start? Try scholarship search engines such as Fastweb, MeritAid, College Prowler and Scholarships.com. [They can also help you get started on your college searches.]

6. Take A Look At Colleges. It may be a bit early to pack up the car and head off on a road trip to colleges across the nation (though never too soon to check out those that may top your list), but heck, with the Internet, you can -- and should -- take a virtual tour of almost every college (University of Guam, anyone?) without having to get out of your PJs (like you were ever planning on doing that, anyway :-) or leaving the comfort (and pile of dirty clothes) of your bedroom. Virtual tours are available -- and FREE -- any time of day or night, at websites such as YouniversityTV.com, CampusTours.com and eCampusTours.com (because CampusTours.com was already taken :-). Check 'em out before you spend the time and money to head out to campus! [And when you do head out to campus, let them know you're coming. Schedule a tour. Meet with an admissions rep. Sit in on a class. Stay overnight in a dorm room. And, by all means, try the food. Remember, Mom won't be cooking for you while you're away at college!] Want to get a rough guesstimate of your "chances" of gaining admission to a particular college or university? Visit CollegeData.com.

7. Look Over The Common App. You can create an account and actually start your college applications at Common App (a new version hits the web August 1, and will carry over the information you have already entered).You can jump start your application and get a pretty good idea as to form and format, which will help you prepare, organize and gather data and information needed to complete the online applications going forward. [HINT: When the new version is unveiled, be sure to read the instructions and content carefully, as certain critical aspects, including the all-important essay prompts and college-specific supplements, may have changed!]

8. Avoid The College Fiscal Cliff. While we discuss financing college education elsewhere -- and everywhere -- in this blog, it is critical that a plan to pay for college be put in place as early in the game as possible. [By "early" we mean right out of the womb!] That said, it's never too late to start saving -- and keep saving -- for college. For starters, think 529 Plan!

9. Get Involved and Stay Involved! Nothing speaks of a student's character like involvement in the community. Nothing. And saying, "woulda, shoulda, coulda" in your senior year just doesn't cut it! Yes, you may be active on the playing field, but there's so much more to the game of life than Lacrosse and Track. Volunteer. Roll up your sleeves. No such thing as "once and done." Make a commitment to a single activity that in some way improves your community. It will be so much more than a resume builder (which is another topic for another post).

10. Give Some Thought to Your Personal Statement. Sigh. The "Topic of Your Choice" may elude the new version of Common App (as will any attempt to exceed the soon to be strictly enforced 650 word limit. Still, you should be thinking about -- if not putting pen to paper (paper?) the essay, creating a brief outline, and developing a theme that -- within the context of the stated topics and the confines of 650 words -- will tell college admissions who you are and what you will bring to campus. Keep it simple. Write about what you know and what you are passionate about. And don't stress out. It's only an essay!

11. Hone A Unique Talent, Skill or Interest. You never know when a college may be in desperate need of a bassoon player, baton twirler or robotics whiz. Then, too, there may be a scholarship in there for you -- sometimes even a full ride. If you've got it, flaunt it!

12. Speak With An Independent College Planning Counselor. [Hey. If we don't toot our own horn, who will? :-)] Back in the day, when words like "competitive" and "selective" were not in the college admissions vernacular, you could go down that long, if not sometimes lonely road to college admissions alone. No Sherpa Guide was necessary. Today, having a college counselor -- your own personal guru who knows the detours, side roads and rock falls of the application and admissions process, is no longer a luxury. [And if you are coming out of, say, one of Long Island's competitive school districts, having a college counselor at hand to help you successfully navigate the road to college is an absolute must!] The telephone consultation, like every one of the steps listed above to help get you started, is FREE!

So, what are you waiting for, you high school juniors (and parents thereof)? College is closer than it appears in the rear view mirror. Let's get started!

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .

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The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege 

It's time once again to apply for the College Prowler "No Essay" $2000 Scholarship! [Actually, it's that time once every month!]

And speaking of scholarships...

Whether you're in college, applying to college or only beginning to think about college, you should be searching and applying for scholarships, grants and other "free" money via scholarship search engines such as fastweb, MeritAid and Zinch. Remember, you've got to be in it to win it! [There are many other avenues for college gelt should you exhaust these options.]

Still in high school? Be a fly on the wall of the Guidance office.Guidance Counselors have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and a host of scholarship applications in their file cabinets.

Already in college? Check in with the folks in the Financial Aid office. They know where the money is and how to get your hands on it! [Also, be sure to check your college website -- look under financial aid -- for a laundry list of scholarship opportunities.]

And while we're talking about FREE, here's a link to everything you need to know about those FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Deadlines. You snooze, you lose! [FAFSA itself can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.]

Going to college (public or private) in New York State? TAP into some extra cash (every little bit helps) at www.hesc.ny.gov/content.nsf.

Remember, if you need money for college, you have to go out and get it! [Ed McMahon isn't coming to your door with a check.]

Speaking of doors... At COLLEGE CONNECTION, ours is always open. If you would like assistance, guidance or hand-holding in and/or for all things college, give a holler. We are always here to help!

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

 Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .
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The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege

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For those of us old enough to remember the movie, Bang The Drum Slowly, or, for that matter, the crafty card games of The Sting, TEGWAR is a familiar, if but somewhat unsettling, word.

Yes, TEGWAR -- The Exciting Game Without Any Rules -- where a good old game of Poker turns into a time-honored way of separating suckers from their money.

Oddly enough (and quite the perfect segue, really), that brings us to college admissions. A process where suckers, if not (yet) to be separated from their money, are surely separated from their sanity.

Talk about a game without any rules -- or at least rules that are neither discernible (at least by students and their parents) nor disclosed.

Take the case of two seniors from the same high school. The first is number 3 in the class, with stellar grades and scores. The second is number 18, with significantly lower academics. Both have a vast array of significant extracurriculars, and each completes and submits timely applications to, say, the College of Hard Knocks.

Lo and behold, number 18 gets an acceptance to Hard Knocks, while number 3 is denied admission.

Exception? Aberration? Something we're missing absent knowledge as to the secret formula? Perhaps.

Maybe 18's essays blew the admissions officer away. Perhaps there was a legacy, thrice removed, in the mix. Could be they needed a second Bassoonist in the marching band. Who knows?

Or maybe, at least to some degree (they don't call it a BS for nothing :-), college admissions is merely the spin of the wheel, a matter of luck, a season without rhyme or reason.

With so many factors to consider, well beyond grades and scores, any one could be the ticket in or the tipping point out. To be sure, there are factors beyond the control of the applicant. Factors, such as race, ethnicity and demographics, which, dependent upon perspective, are either embraced or cursed.

Then, too, there is the sheer mystery of the admissions process. Not unlike the Great and Powerful Oz, admissions officers and admissions committees [so no one individual ever has to take responsibility for the ultimate decision ("Oh, so you're the one who welcomed John Wilkes Booth to the Class of 1865, eh?")], there is a shroud that envelops those involved in making the critical, if not life-altering, decisions, and no one among us mere mortals ever really knows what goes on behind the curtain. Heck. Sometimes even those behind the curtain have no clue!

After all, there are few hard and fast guidelines -- or at least rules that cannot be bent if not broken -- in the admissions game. Who's to know? "We don't have to tell anybody!"

And let's face it, college admissions is not a science -- it's not even a liberal art -- though many, particularly those who supposedly make the rules and decide the fate of the masses, would argue vociferously otherwise.

So, what to do? Are students simply to roll the dice, cross their fingers and hope that the other fella doesn't have an Ace up his sleeve? To some extent, absolutely. That the other guy, with a less than shining academic record, who never helped raise a roof for Habitat for Humanity or build the next i-something for the Robotics Club, got in, but you didn't, is, all too often, a matter of chance. Providence was on his side -- this time.

Of course, while there are never any guarantees in college admissions (and this applies, as well, to financial aid awards), you can -- and should -- do everything within your ability to attempt to stack the deck in your favor.

Work those grades and scores. They are the best hand to have at the TEGWAR table. Engage in meaningful extracurricular activities in school and community service after, keeping in mind that it is always quality and consistency over quantity and passivity. Be certain that your essays, personal statements and even those silly short answers, put you far above and way beyond the madding crowd. Check and recheck those applications -- for both admissions and aid -- with a fine-toothed comb, because completeness and accuracy count. Get those applications in on time -- or better still, early. Be courageous. Be bold. Be persistent. Be a fly on the wall in the high school guidance office. Above all, be prepared, be undaunted and be not afraid (that Poker face comes in very handy in the world of college admissions). You will not fail and you will get in -- to the very best college for you!

3 and 18 may well end up at different colleges on different tracks. No, it is definitely NOT the end of the world. [The greats don't all graduate from the Ivies!] That's TEGWAR. Both, however, are very likely to not only secure a top notch education at a great institution of higher learning (as well as to have a fantabulous four years), but, when all is said, if still far from done, will have risen above that most exhausting and mind-numbing game without any rules we call college admissions, to prevail in that bigger and much more important game we call life!

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .

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The College Whisperer™ is the Trademark of COLLEGE CONNECTION, Official Sponsor of College Admission Success. The road to college begins at COLLEGE CONNECTION! Whether you are applying to college, planning for college, paying for college or simply thinking about college, COLLEGE CONNECTION can help! Call TODAY for a FREE telephone consultation. 516-345-8766

For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege

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FAFSA. It's where the money is!

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A new year brings renewed opportunity to test your mettle -- as well as your aptitude -- on the ACT and/or SAT.

Which test to take? Our advice, to the lovelorn, forlorn and test worn: Take the SAT and the ACT once. Then, repeat the test on which you fared better.

That said, here are some upcoming dates to remember --

SAT Test Dates	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Details
JAN 26	Dec 28	Jan 11	Register Here
MAR 9	Feb 8	Feb 22	Register Here

ACT Test Dates	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Details
FEB 9	Jan 11	Jan 12-18	Register Here
APR 13	Mar 8	Mar 9-22	Register Here

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of The College Whisperer™.

Who knows what peril lurks in the college application and admissions process? The College Whisperer™ knows. . .

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For up-to-the-minute news, apps, info and insights on college applications, admissions, scholarships and just about everything college, follow The College Whisperer™ on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GetCollege 

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If for no other reason than knowing that 20 innocent children will never have the opportunity to apply to college, it's time to say, "enough already!"

Read the full text of President Obama's speech at the Newtown, CT prayer vigil.

Remember the victims of this national tragedy.

Then, take action to bring an end to the senseless gun violence that has taken too many lives, devastated too many families, and brought too much pain and sorrow to a grieving nation.

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