De-stress Your College Essay

De-stress Your College Essay

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...
Female Students with ADHD: How IECS Can Help

Female Students with ADHD: How IECS Can Help

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D.|Originally published Jul 31, 2021| 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...
Financial Basics for College-bound Students

Financial Basics for College-bound Students

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....
Time to Decide

Time to Decide

After months and even years of researching colleges and programs, submitting applications, and receiving acceptances, the moment has almost arrived: it’s almost time for your child to decide which college they will officially be attending! As they make this exciting...
Making the Most of College Visits

Making the Most of College Visits

At Strategies For College, we believe that one of the key ways to assess a school’s potential fit for a student is by visiting the campus. This allows your student to envision themselves in that specific school environment; it can also provide eye-opening insights...