Calling all juniors! What are your summer plans? It may seem like a long way off, but summer is the perfect time to explore a field or major through intensive short-term programs. Below is a list of some resources to explore. Many programs fill as early as January and...

  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...

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...

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...

Attention, rising seniors: summer is the perfect time to work on your college essay! Also known as your personal statement, this essay is an opportunity for college admissions readers to get to know you beyond your transcript and test scores. It may seem daunting to...

The transition from high school to college is an important rite of passage in any person’s life—with it comes a whole new set of opportunities and challenges as your student adjusts to a more independent lifestyle. As a parent, you will also be going through a period...

Originally published July 31, 2021 by Eric Endlich, Ph.D | ADHD, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD with Sharon Saline, Psy.D.  Nia had been so excited to go to college. She’d been...

As your student embarks on their first year of college, you’ve helped to prepare them with the necessary tools for their transition into a more independent lifestyle. One of the most important skills to develop during this transitional period is financial literacy....

Discussions about standardized testing and the role it plays in the college admissions process have been in the spotlight for a while, particularly during the pandemic. Many students across the US, and from around the world had little or no access to the tests due to...

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...