College-bound students are often advised to apply to between four to eight schools. So it’s no wonder students require guidance managing the fraught process of selecting the right colleges, gathering application materials, writing essays, scheduling interviews and meeting application deadlines. That explains why consulting services for private college applications and financial aid planning are booming. From 2003 to 2013, the number of college applicants who used a “private admissions consultant” or independent educational consultant” tripled. A college application consultant may have a background in guidance counseling, college admissions or teaching — there’s no accreditation or degree required except experience and … Continue reading 18 Low-Cost Ways for Parents to Make Money From Home