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Sep 26, 2023
College Financial Aid
Senior families: you should attempt to apply for financial aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...
Aug 21, 2023
Your Secret Weapon
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor You (the students) must read books, solve math problems, plot science experiments, and write essays...
Aug 21, 2023
Email Control
Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year when I do routine check-in meetings with all...
Aug 1, 2023
How to Find Balance as a Student-Athlete
How much sleep are you getting? This is a good question to start with. The student above was getting approximately 6 hours of sleep a...
Aug 1, 2023
Financial Aid Applications
In many of my meetings with families, Financial Aid is clearly an area where many are confused about the process. Planning for how you...
Jul 31, 2023
What do college coaches want?
I asked college coaches what is the most critical skill they want from an incoming student-athlete; their answer most typically isn't...
Jun 17, 2023
Rock Your College Interview
When students hear the word “College Interview,” many immediately begin to panic and freak out. I mean, who wouldn’t? Most students have...
May 23, 2023
Use Technology to Your Advantage
After the pandemic, I am sure everyone is sick of hearing the word "webinar" or "Zoom." I get it. I, too, can feel overwhelmed by the...
May 23, 2023
Kick Off Your College Application
I know the college application and essay process can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! While I want you to enjoy your summer with...
Apr 1, 2023
How to get the best letters of recommendation
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor Photo Credit: Study.Com With the application season quickly approaching (faster than you think!),...
Apr 1, 2023
Service: Great for your Community & for College Applications
Why is community service important for colleges? For many colleges, the reason community service is important is less about the total...
Apr 1, 2023
Important Piece of the College Puzzle: How to Pay for it all?
As you and your family continue to search for your “Best Fit” college, no doubt the cost of each institution weighs heavily into that...
Mar 1, 2023
Summer Planning: Test Prep
Photo Credit: www.tutors-on-call.com As a prospective athlete, I know you have a lot on your plate. You’ve got classes, your practice and...
Feb 15, 2023
Winter/Spring Counselor Checklist
Here are critical items students in each grade level should follow through on: Grade 9 & 10 – Now is the perfect time to think about...
Jan 1, 2023
As a Student: BELONG
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor I always found my home on the playing field or the track, but I had friends who were artists,...
Oct 1, 2022
Avoid Easy Mistakes, Get the Score You Want
By ArborBridge Test Prep There is an aspect to scoring well on standardized testing that too often goes unexamined: minimizing careless...
Dec 18, 2021
Academic Tip of the Month – Find Your Fit
Guest Post, Tony Brown, Vassar College Head Coach Vassar College, ACRA D2 National Champions 2021 Photo Credit: Dave Hague, Vassar...
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