Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Should you use AI to write an appeal letter asking for more aid? The short answer is no. As we at A Through Z College Planning review student’s college essays, the primary error we see with these essays is there is not enough detail or the details are too vague. The...
Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
FOUR DEADLINES. FOUR TYPES OF COLLEGES. Common App goes live August 1. Use Common App for all your colleges (unless the college does not use Common App) otherwise use Common App. Instead of filling out the same information over and over, students complete one...
May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If You Start Late, You Will Over Pay For College. Do not watch if you are or have a high school senior! Most parents believe: ✔ good grades are enough ✔ in-state is automatically cheaper ✔ scholarships are mostly luck ✔ applying by the deadline is “good enough”...
May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The 2026–2027 Common App essay prompts We are happy to announce that the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2026–2027 🎉. Based on positive feedback from students, counselors, teachers, and colleges, we are keeping the essay prompts unchanged. During the...
May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
College Admission & Scholarship FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Could it be cheaper to go to an out-of-state college? Is in-state college always cheaper than private or out-of-state colleges? No. Many families are surprised to learn that some private and...
