Getting Some Guidance From Counselors

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I'd love to be a part of one of these face-to-face dialogs with professionals who interact with high school students daily in re to post secondary options/plans.
I am the guidance director and sophomore counselor (for students A - K) at a suburban high school of about 2700 students (grades 9 - 12). I have been in secondary since 1974 and truly love what I do and the students with whom I work.
I appreciate any consideration,
Sheila Lenz

Sheila Lenz of SC 7:17PM January 27, 2008

The problem with most paying for college sections, whether they be from US News or someone else, is that they focus on getting money for college after the applications are in. The better approach is to address money issues and financial aid as integral to the initial investigation of a college. Let me give you a basic example. Very few people look to see what percent of need a college will meet when first investigating colleges. Yet this is a crucial factor in how much aid a student might receive. If one college meets 100% of need that will usually be a "better deal" than the college that meets 60% of need, even if the 60% college is the cheaper list price.
There are many other issues that families should consider up front, rather than at the end of the process.

Todd Johnson of MN 3:21PM January 24, 2008