The College Admissions Scandal - What's in a Name?

Recent news has brought to light a college admissions scandal in which wealthy individuals paid for falsified test scores and athletic achievements in exchange for admission to an elite college. Obviously this isn't the right way to make your higher education dreams a reality! But it also leads to the question - are these elite colleges really any better than your local private or state university?


According to an article from NPR:






So how should you plan and pay for college? It boils down to hard work. Not just working hard for grades and other acheivements to make you stand out, but also putting in the effort to find scholarships, grants, and understand your financial aid options.

Our College Access Counselor has recorded several webinars on preparing for college, understanding financial aid, how to apply for scholarships, student loans and more - for a full list of sessions, click here.

You can also consult with our counselor one on one to get free, personalized advice about how to make college more affordable. 




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