Please note that the following tips are explained in full context within the book, “DFS 12 Steps to College Success”.

College Night key question to recruiters:

IF MY CHILD APPLIES TO YOUR COLLEGE, AND APPLIES FOR FINANCIAL AID AND DEMONSTRATES A NEED, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF NEED IS YOUR SCHOOL PREPARED
TO MEET?

DFS’ INSIDER’S TIP #18: Ask for THREE THINGS from each school to which you want to apply: an admissions package, scholarship package and a financial-aid package. Have the schools mail these packages to you.

DFS’ INSIDER’S TIP #17: During your campus visit, check out the dorms for second-year students. That will tell you a lot about the institution.

Know your student’s Financial Aid Administrator (FAA)

DFS’ INSIDER’S TIP #10: Have your child take part in community service projects with measurable impact.