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What’s the deal with the state-mandated ACT exam on February 20?
Here at OnCampus College Planning, we’ve received a number of questions about the state-mandated ACT Exam for public high school juniors in Wisconsin, which will take place on February 20, 2019. Here’s what you need to know. How do I register for the state-mandated...
Championship Habits of Good Students
Does hard work always pay off? Unfortunately not. Just ask University of Alabama Football Head Coach Nick Saban after Monday's National Championship game versus Clemson. Saban’s Bowl Game record is 14-10. His career coaching record is 232–63–1. Talented athletes...
ACT Scores and Merit Aid Payback Compelling Data
ACT Scores and Merit Aid Payback. One graphic. Two compelling conclusions. ACT Scores and Merit Aid Conclusion #1: Sometimes one more point on the ACT CAN make a difference. More points = more better. ACT Scores and Merit Aid Conclusion #2: If you’re not...
Liberal Arts Colleges Explained and Thoughts on College Fit
Are you conducting your college search to find the right fit? Recently, US News and World Report ran an article by a reporter named Josh Moody with helpful insights on liberal arts colleges. Read the article here. Below, I offer my perspective on the article, liberal...
If Dogs Went To College
Ever wonder who you'd meet on campus if dogs went to college? What would their college majors be? Their hobbies? Their quirks? Well, we thought this question deserved an answer. So we looked into it and met some interesting characters. Usually we write blog posts...
Your Campus Visit Bullet Journal and How To Use It
Stop! Before you read this, check out our new Campus Visit Bullet Journal, which you can download, print and use for campus visits. Okay, now resume reading. You'll find instructions below. We're HUGE believers in the power of campus visits for your college planning...
So Many Parental Panic Attacks So Little Time
This scene is from one of my favorite movies, Raising Arizona. The woman doing most of the talking is Dot, played by Frances McDormand. As a parent, each of us has had a conversation like this with a “well-meaning” friend. Our blood pressure skyrockets. Our stomach...
College Search Help and How To Decide If You Need It
On the east and west coasts, many college-bound families hire a professional college planner for college search help. In fact, the question isn’t really, “Are you working with someone?” It’s “Who are you working with?” In recent years, more Madison-area families are...
Freshman Year of College Realities from One Mom’s Perspective
Jack shared his freshman year of college realities. You can read it here. Now it's my turn. Overall, this post is less a chronology than it is some truths I’m learning to apply as the parent of a now-adult son. That said, we'll start with Jack’s freshman year in a...