CPC Team3 days ago1 minCovid-19 Resource PageDue to Covid-19 and its effects on our society, it's an even more complicated time for high school students...
CPC TeamSep 21, 20191 minMoneyball Your College List!So today, I sat with a Senior whose high school guidance counselor recently explained that her scores were not high enough...
CPC TeamJun 3, 20191 minCollege Lists and Planning for Financial Independence After CollegeA key adulting event is for a student to be financially independent after college. Careful planning in high school can help. Minimizing student loans upfro...
CPC TeamApr 10, 20191 minCPC’s College Fair Checklist[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]College fairs are a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without the time and expense of a road trip or a...
CPC TeamMar 4, 20191 minSecond Semester College Application Blues – Check Out This ListAre you second guessing your college list, in other words are you having the equivalent of buyers remorse? Are you concerned about mounting student debt bas...
CPC TeamFeb 17, 20191 minSchools That Offer Merit Scholarships To A & B Students[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Consider the beginning of college planning by understanding financial parameters based on the following criteria: Likelih...
CPC TeamFeb 6, 20191 minThe Academic Common Market[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates, through...
CPC TeamFeb 5, 20192 minMeeting with faculty on a campus visitIf you are visiting a college campus, the obligatory admissions session and student tour is part of the process. We recommend you attend these sessions but ...
CPC TeamApr 4, 20181 minColleges That Change Lives Test Optional Schools[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Test-optional schools are great options for students whose test scores do not accurately portray their academic abilities....
CPC TeamMar 12, 20182 minThese Are Catholic Colleges & Universities?[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This blog is part of a series to help parents and students understand if a Catholic College or University might be a good...
CPC TeamMar 12, 20181 minWill I Fit In At A Catholic School If I Am Not Catholic?[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This blog is part of a series to help parents and students understand if a Catholic College or University might be a good...
CPC TeamMar 8, 20181 minWhat Are Newman Centers?[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This blog is part of a series to help parents and students understand if a Catholic College or University might be a good...
CPC TeamNov 18, 20172 minService Academy or ROTC? Same results so what’s the difference?Most students who are seriously considering applying to one of the U.S. military academies also are encouraged to investigate the ROTC programs in colleges a...
CPC TeamNov 18, 20173 minService Academies – Not Just A “Free” Education – A True CommitmentSome students choose an alternative route to their university education through the U.S. military academies. There are four federal military service academie...
CPC TeamOct 11, 20173 minThe College Visit-A Family AffairAre you considering making a few stops at colleges during your next vacation and wondering what to do with the younger ones? Make it a family affair and ever...
CPC TeamOct 11, 20171 minUnderstanding Key College CriteriaStudent Key College Criteria In order to gain the answer to the question, “What am I looking for in a college?” you will be asked to consider a few questions...
CPC TeamOct 6, 20172 minCollege Visits–Making the Most of Your Time on Campus[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] College visits can be fun and exciting. However, any experienced parent will tell you that after a few, the facts start ...
CPC TeamSep 19, 20173 minThe Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap YearA gap year is when a student takes a break from their formal education after graduating high school. A gap year does not necessarily have to be an actual ca...
CPC TeamSep 14, 20173 minWhat Differently-Abled Students Need to Know When Preparing For CollegeFinding the perfect college takes a lot of work and planning. Students with disabilities and special requirements should be especially careful to ensure the...
CPC TeamMay 3, 20173 minItems Often Overlooked When Researching Colleges[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Finding colleges that meet your academic, social and financial needs is important, Here is a list of things both students...
