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January Newsletter 2014: Early-Bird Scholarships, Digital Learning & More
It’s January! It’s time to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible. Not only is it a load off your mind, but you’re also guaranteed aid that may otherwise be turned down to students who wait months down the road to apply. The earlier, the better! If you have any FAFSA questions, sign up for…
December Newsletter 2013: Gearing up for the FAFSA, Middle Class Scholarship & More
It’s December! We reach the end of 2013 and what better time to get a head start on the FAFSA? Because the application period for the FAFSA opens on January 1st 2014, the time sandwiched between the two holidays presents a fantastic opportunity to collect related documents. This includes tax forms and bank statements, among…
November Newsletter 2013: Common App Issues, College Curriculum Debates, Scholarship Resources & More
It’s November and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Many seniors have already applied for early admission to some private colleges and all seniors foresee regular admission deadlines looming upon the horizon. Ongoing issues with Common Application were an unwelcome distraction in the midst of an already stressful time. In response to these problems, a growing…
October Newsletter 2013: Money Mistakes Awaiting College Students & More
It’s October. The college application season in now in full swing! Is your student considering one of the over 400 private colleges that require a CSS Profile application as well as the FAFSA application to qualify for financial aid? If yes, and your student is applying early action or early decision, make sure to check…
September Newsletter 2013: Why Parents Shouldn’t Pay for College, Crafting a Personal Statement & More
It’s September, and just like that summer is officially over and we are back into another school year! While many were enjoying their summer, we were busy at Westface College Planning gearing up for the busy fall college planning season. With the help of our summer interns, we improved our social media outreach to help…
August Newsletter 2013: Not All College Degrees Are Created Equal & More
Happy August from beautiful British Columbia! This email is coming to you from the Okanagen Valley. I know I’m biased (being Canadian myself), but B.C. is pretty awesome. Has your student considered any Canadian colleges in their college selection process? The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are two great colleges right…