Admit it, our lives are rather busy and many of us are hard pressed to find extra time in our day, With the FAFSA deadline quickly approaching and time running out, Crisp Consulting + Coaching would like to share this short FAFSA primer from FastWeb. Running just over five minutes, it contains critical information and is peppered with ample humor. Taking a little time could help your family finance your college education.
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Brian D. Crisp is an independent educational consultant with Crisp Consulting + Coaching who works with families in Asheville, Charleston, and Savannah to optimize and realize their unique educational fit and admission success. As a former professor, administrator, and teacher, Brian has the knowledge and skills to counsel families in all aspects of educational planning.
Showing posts with label Educational Advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Educational Advice. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, November 8, 2010
Admit it. Mind the gap
Admit it. Education is becoming increasingly expensive and many families are falling into an unspeakable and undesirable gap. This gap is the difficult space between meeting rigorous admission requirements and the sizable financial aid packages required to make enrollment realistic. Inside Higher Education followed the recent conversation about gapping at the College Board Forum, “Not So Need Blind.”
In the current economy, more students are falling into the gap created by financial aid packages. Many colleges claiming their admission is “need blind,” a process where admission decisions are made without reference to a student's financial aid request, do not offer financial awards to cover the needs. These needs are determined by the Free Application For Student Aid and the Expected Family Contribution.
Financial planning is a critical part of the college admission process. Families should fully understand their options and responsibilities for financing an education. A mishap or mistake could determine whether you receive a financial aid award that meets your need.
In other words, you may get in–but be unable to pay the price demanded.
Brian D. Crisp is an independent educational consultant working with families in Asheville, Charleston, and Savannah to optimize and realize their unique educational fit and admission success. As a former professor, administrator, and teacher, Brian has the knowledge and skills to counsel families in all aspects of educational planning.
In the current economy, more students are falling into the gap created by financial aid packages. Many colleges claiming their admission is “need blind,” a process where admission decisions are made without reference to a student's financial aid request, do not offer financial awards to cover the needs. These needs are determined by the Free Application For Student Aid and the Expected Family Contribution.
Financial planning is a critical part of the college admission process. Families should fully understand their options and responsibilities for financing an education. A mishap or mistake could determine whether you receive a financial aid award that meets your need.
In other words, you may get in–but be unable to pay the price demanded.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Admit It. The SAT Conundrum
Admit it. The Scholastic Aptitude Test, SAT, is a critical part of the college admission process. Yet, the nature of the test and its equity continue to be questioned. Gone are the days when colleges needed an instrument to measure the unprecedented numbers of applicants in a post-World War II landscape. Now standardized tests are part of a college admission criteria. The College Board, owners of the SAT, report that 95 percent of all four-year colleges and universities require entrance exams as part of the application process. Currently, students engage multiple attempts in what Lee Bollinger of Columbia University calls “the symbol of all the anxieties, concerns, fears, and frustrations in the college admissions system.” The industry of college test-prep is now wide spread and grossing over $1 billion per year.
Recently, the College Board’s Laurence Bunin reiterated the view that the SAT is “very predictive of both a student’s college academic performance and a student’s likelihood of staying in college. “ His statements responded to Fair Test’s Bob Schaeffer view that schools adopting test-optional policies serve the best interests of all college-bound students. Fair Test supports this stand by providing a list of test-optional colleges and universities. The Fair Test list highlights schools from Bard College to Wake Forest University. These arguments continue as more schools adopt test-optional policies and as Race To Nowhere chronicles the student anxiety surrounding standardized testing.
Until now the voice of the student has been silent in this debate. Lawrence University is highlighting Seattle senior Sylvie Baldwin who is consciously objecting to entrance testing. Baldwin’s decision, supported by her parents, came after receiving a notice that she would soon be “represented” by her test scores. “I don’t want that. I’m more than a number.” Recognizing that her decision may adversely affect test-dependent applications, she is optimistic about engaging conversations with admissions officers. “I hope I’ve at least put the idea in their brain that there could be a ton of students out there who would say, ‘I don’t want to take this test. I don’t think this test is fair. I don’t think this test represents me or who I am.’”
Baldwin adds that her objection to the SAT has nothing to do with fear. In fact, she is quite confident she would score well. After calculating she would spend approximately 60 hours in test preparation, Baldwin will use this time writing proposed legislation for the state of Washington that would require drivers education to require a unit on the environmental impact of driving
In College Admission for the 21st Century, Leo Sternberg states a college education should produce leaders who will make a positive change in the world. Although the weight of the SAT in the admission process is changing, there are other factors that demonstrate intelligence, passion and talent. Crisp Consulting + Coaching is committed to each family and to finding the optimal fit for each student. We empower families and students to grow and learn from the admission process.. We are passionate about the educational journey and can help you identify and realize your placement and admission success.
Brian D. Crisp is an independent educational consultant working with families in Asheville, Charleston, and Savannah to optimize and realize their unique educational fit and admission success.
Recently, the College Board’s Laurence Bunin reiterated the view that the SAT is “very predictive of both a student’s college academic performance and a student’s likelihood of staying in college. “ His statements responded to Fair Test’s Bob Schaeffer view that schools adopting test-optional policies serve the best interests of all college-bound students. Fair Test supports this stand by providing a list of test-optional colleges and universities. The Fair Test list highlights schools from Bard College to Wake Forest University. These arguments continue as more schools adopt test-optional policies and as Race To Nowhere chronicles the student anxiety surrounding standardized testing.
Until now the voice of the student has been silent in this debate. Lawrence University is highlighting Seattle senior Sylvie Baldwin who is consciously objecting to entrance testing. Baldwin’s decision, supported by her parents, came after receiving a notice that she would soon be “represented” by her test scores. “I don’t want that. I’m more than a number.” Recognizing that her decision may adversely affect test-dependent applications, she is optimistic about engaging conversations with admissions officers. “I hope I’ve at least put the idea in their brain that there could be a ton of students out there who would say, ‘I don’t want to take this test. I don’t think this test is fair. I don’t think this test represents me or who I am.’”
Baldwin adds that her objection to the SAT has nothing to do with fear. In fact, she is quite confident she would score well. After calculating she would spend approximately 60 hours in test preparation, Baldwin will use this time writing proposed legislation for the state of Washington that would require drivers education to require a unit on the environmental impact of driving
In College Admission for the 21st Century, Leo Sternberg states a college education should produce leaders who will make a positive change in the world. Although the weight of the SAT in the admission process is changing, there are other factors that demonstrate intelligence, passion and talent. Crisp Consulting + Coaching is committed to each family and to finding the optimal fit for each student. We empower families and students to grow and learn from the admission process.. We are passionate about the educational journey and can help you identify and realize your placement and admission success.
Brian D. Crisp is an independent educational consultant working with families in Asheville, Charleston, and Savannah to optimize and realize their unique educational fit and admission success.
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