News Flash! FAFSA needs to be completed ASAP. Previously, some in-state schools didn’t require the form to be completed to receive the Hope scholarship but this year, students in the State of Georgia DO need to complete the FAFSA!

Another great reason to complete FAFSA? Many merit scholarships require this form and in some cases, the CSS Profile, to be able to receive scholarships.

For assistance with the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.

If you are looking for something to do over spring break? Plan a college visit…..don’t wait until your senior year. We actually recommend students begin visiting as early as freshman year. The visit remains one of the top priorities of the college search process.

For assistance with the college search and selection process contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.

Colleges and universities around the nation reported record applications, and record-low acceptance rates, again this year. Many experts believe this new paradigm reflects the ease of using the Common Application.
Harvard’s acceptance rate for the Class of 2015 was 6.17 percent, setting a new record low.
While there’s no getting around the surge in college applications, there are ways for savvy students to improve their admissions odds.

1) Be a Legacy
2) Be a Recruited Athlete
3) Apply Early
4) Demonstrate Interest
5) Excel on the SAT & ACT
6) Differentiate Yourself
7) Perfect Your Essays
8) Check Your Application for Accuracy and Consistency
9) Proofread Your Application
10) Don’t Slack Off During Senior Year
11) Take Interviews Seriously

excerpts from article written by: Lynn Radlauer Lubell, Publisher of InLikeMe.com

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.