What Do You Want in a College?

What Do You Want in a College?

  One of the very first steps of the college application process is determining what criteria will shape your student’s list of potential schools. At SFC, we focus on three pillars when constructing a college list: academic, personal, and financial fit. We...
Acing the College Interview

Acing the College Interview

Some universities, particularly schools with highly selective acceptance rates, recommend or even require that prospective students have an interview with an admissions officer or alumni as part of their application. This provides an opportunity for admissions to get...
Campus Safety for LGBTQ Students

Campus Safety for LGBTQ Students

Now that your student will be on their own at college, it’s a comfort to know that they’re in an environment that has infrastructure in place to protect and support the school’s population. For students in the LGBTQ community, concerns about health and safety may be...
Juniors: Looking Ahead to Senior Year

Juniors: Looking Ahead to Senior Year

When it comes to the final college decision, many parents are under the impression that they may be forced to choose between their student’s happiness and their family’s ability to afford the cost of attendance. We know that this doesn’t have to be an either/or...