January 5, 2024 Happy New Year, and welcome to the Hilltop College Consulting monthly newsletter, sharing updates, reminders, resources, and more! |
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Many thanks to those who attended the Virtual Office Hour on December 27th! Winter break can be a stressful time for 12th graders trying to finish up college applications and 11th graders looking to jump start their college planning process. As always, my goal is to help alleviate stress and confusion, and I hope office hour attendees left our session with a clearer path forward. I spent much of December looking ahead to a new college planning season with the class of 2025 (current 11th graders). Look out for new and revamped service packages for the year ahead, including new College List Building, Application Support, and Essay Coaching packages, as well as modified versions of Comprehensive College Planning and College & Career Readiness. In the meantime, check out the current service options linked below, or reach out for more information. |
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Dates, Deadlines, & Reminders |
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is finally open! To get started, you will need to create your FSA ID first. (You will also need patience while navigating the pauses you may encounter during the new form's "soft launch" period!) January 1-5: Common deadline for Regular Decision (RD) applications. January 15: Another common RD deadline, especially for Liberal Arts Colleges. Check individual schools for their specific admission and financial aid deadlines! DON'T FORGET to complete the CSS Profile if you are applying (or have already applied) to a school that uses it to determine financial aid awards. Find participating institutions here. ***If you are completing the CSS Profile, you will also need to complete the FAFSA!*** AFTER SUBMITTING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Remember to set up your applicant portal for each school you applied to. Make sure the admission office has received all application materials. Check your portal and your email frequently for communication from admission offices. See this video for more details about following up after you submit. Late January/early February (TBD): College Planning Information Session for parents and families (more details coming soon!)
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