ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Students
ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for students gives high school students the inside scoop on the latest admissions news, advice and tips from experts including private admissions counselors, former admissions officers and financial aid experts. Join us for monthly interviews hosted by WOR Radio host Liz Hamburg.
Private Colleges: Are They Worth It?
July 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities, explains what questions to ask and what research to do when deciding if a private college is worth the financial investment.


The Hidden Costs of College
June 1, 2008 – Jim Boyle, financial aid expert and President of College Parents of America, discusses the rising cost of college, and some of those often overlooked fees as well.


Activities That Impress an Admissions Officer
May 1, 2008 – Get the inside scoop on how to impress an admissions officer from Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania.


Common Mistakes when Financing a College Education
April 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities discusses how students can avoid common mistakes when financing their college education.


What Juniors Need to do Now to Get Ahead of the College Game
March 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, provides tips for juniors on what they need to do to create a winning college application.



ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Parents
ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Parents gives parents of high school students the inside scoop on the latest admissions news, advice and tips from experts including private admissions counselors, former admissions officers and financial aid experts. Stay on top of the latest information and minimize the stress of college admissions. Join us for monthly interviews hosted by WOR Radio host Liz Hamburg.
Budgeting for the College Application Process
July 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, discusses how to budget for the often-ignored but very real cost of the college application process.


Questions to Ask a Financial Aid Office
June 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities discusses the financial aid process, what forms to fill out, who to contact, and what increases one’s eligibility for financial aid.


The Proper Role for College Parents
May 1, 2008 – Jim Boyle, financial aid expert and President of College Parents of America, discusses the difficulty that some parents have with figuring out what their proper role in the college admissions process should be. Do they let go completely or do they stay fully involved?


Helping Your Children Plan a College Trip
April 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, discusses how parents can help their children plan college trips and what role they should play during these visits.


What is the proper role of parents when their children start the college search?
March 1, 2008 – Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania gives advice to parents of high school students as they start the college search process. These tips will help alleviate any stress and remove the nag factor that is typical between high school juniors and seniors and their parents.