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When Early Decision College Applications Don’t Work Out: A Guide for Students and Parents

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Early decision application responses are being sent out and for some students, their college dreams are falling apart. After committing the time to create the dream college list and working hard to finalize applications – hearing crickets or receiving that decline now can be devastating. In some cases its not over until its over.

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Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Though the number of graduate school applications increased by 3.9%. will need approximately 25,000 more educational, guidance, and career counselors, and around 4,300 more education administrators, according to the report. "We During data collection, CGS asked schools to report on their prior classes, McKenzie said.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid. For us, Career Pathways is one that others should be emulating.” Every community organization has that opportunity.

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