The world of college expenses can be both overwhelming and confusing. Students and parents receive only parts of the puzzle, so to speak. Since they are unable to identify the process from beginning to end, its difficult to ascertain what a student needs. So, let’s begin with the basics; there are four basic sources to […]
Cash4College presents… Junior PSAT… To do or not to do…As I was speaking to a family about test scores, I quickly realized their senior never sat for the junior PSAT. At first, I thought it was an error. Did she forget ? Was she sick that day ? Then, I was told the unfathomable., “I didn’t take the […]
The Southwestern Experience is different, yet similar for each of our students. We encourage students to fully embrace the liberal arts and Paideia curriculum, which primes our students to become well-rounded academics and prepares our graduates for a successful career and personal life. In this video, we introduce you senior Brandon Baker’s Southwestern Story who […]
As you begin the college application process, you might be wondering which test, the ACT and/or the SAT ? There is a common myth that the elite colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT. This is not true. Colleges that require standardized testing scores will accept the ACT and SAT equally, so picking the test […]
If you have seen any popular movies in the past two decades about college life, chances are they took place at an Ivy League school. All of them showcase very bright, quirky and strange characters that live inside the walls of the highly respected institutions. Ivy League schools are highly prestigious and considered the highest level […]
Going to college is a huge step in a young adult’s life. It is the step he or she is making into their adulthood, and their success means everything. College is also one of the most expensive ventures she will be making. It could mean many many years of debt, or if you’re diligent, little […]
The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation was formed on May 20, 1954. The foundation was established to provide assistance to Houston area students who are pursuing higher education. The foundation has given $74.6 million in grants and scholarships in over its 60 years of service to the Houston community. College Rank has named this […]
AP or Dual Credit? Which is Best for High School Students? Creating the best schedule in high school can be challenging, especially if you are deciding if you should take AP (advanced placement) or Dual Credit courses. On one hand, thousands of students take the Advanced Placement exams. At the same time, colleges and universities […]
May 8, 2018 – Four Georgetown alumnae are among 30 graduates nationwide selected for the highly competitive Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. Anastasia Burnett (C’15), Stephanie Arzate (SFS’15), Yassitoungou Tamdji (SFS’11) and Anna Jozwik (G’17) will use the fellowship, funded by the U.S. State Department, to pursue master’s degrees and join the the Foreign Service […]
The eight Ivy League institutions have jointly agreed on admission policies, which are enumerated in the Joint Statement for Candidates on Common Ivy Admission Procedure. Download a copy of the Joint Ivy Statement on Admission PoliciesJoint Statement for Candidates on Common Ivy Admission ProcedureThe Ivy League is an association of eight institutions of higher education, […]