Juniors and seniors are encouraged to take these college entrance exams. Most school counseling offices also have these dates. SAT Test Dates (Register here) October 7; Register by September 8 November 4: Register by October 5 December 2; Register by November…
May 1 is college signing day across the U.S. This is the date on which every university requires students who have been accepted to colleges to make their decision - and accept just one university admission. Obviously, it would be…
Don’t be an “April Fool” when it comes to getting into college! Getting into college should not be like an April Fool's joke. The only part of the joke that is not really funny is that if you don't prepare yourself and…
BE INTENTIONAL! Since St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in March, we wondered how much luck it takes to get into college. Getting into college should be a thoughtful, intentional process. There are four main areas that most colleges consider when…
February Newsletter 2017: Happy February from the Team at ForwarDirections! From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” -W.B. Yeats Congratulations to our senior network of students who have…
The answer to this question is, “It all depends!” The ForwarDirections coaches have just finished helping students complete college applications for both public and private schools, so we know how much time this process can take. Here are the estimated…
Searching and applying for grants and scholarships is an ongoing process. It is much like being a detective. To seek out the right grants and scholarships, students generally need to: Choose the right scholarships to apply for (some require good academics…
WE HELP SENIORS WALK THROUGH THE ENTIRE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS! It’s not too late! Join our network and learn our “7 Steps to Success”! Just fill out this form and we’ll be in touch to get you started! Happy…
At ForwarDirections, we are proud to share that Carole has been name a "Rising Star" by the University of California, Riverside Extension Professional Studies Department. She spent a year and a half completing a college and career counseling certificate through…
We recommend that all families fill out the FAFSA for students who will be attending a 4-year college or university. Beginning in 2016, the FAFSA window opened in October. The sooner you fill out the FAFSA, the better! Here is a…