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April 2015 Newsletter: Should You Consider College Ranking & ROI?
April 2015 Newsletter Happy April! Congratulations to all our seniors! College acceptances and financial aid offers have finally arrived and your powerful decision making time is here. YOU get to choose your best academic, social, and financial fit college. PayScale recently unveiled their annual interactive ranking of colleges base of return-on-investment (ROI). Check out our Senior Scoop where we discuss how ROI can help…
March 2015 Newsletter: Which Colleges Award the Most Merit Aid?
March 2015 Newsletter It’s March and, if you are a senior, it’s decision time. I love this time of year. Every day I have the privilege to receive an email or phone call from my many excited clients as their sons and daughters receive college offers. That excitement also comes with trepidation of…
February 2015 Newsletter: College Funding isn’t Only About Financial Aid & More
February 2015 Newsletter It’s February! As we enter the month of Valentines, embrace your sweetheart, but don’t forget to share the love for an important significant other always present in your life: your finances. Our Featured Find discusses the incredibly high cost of college, emphasizing the point that “whether your child qualifies for financial aid or not,…
January Newsletter 2015: Ten Common FAFSA Mistakes, Taking a Gap Year & More
January Newsletter 2015 January marks the beginning of the FAFSA season. It’s time to apply! Every college has a different deadline. Some are as early as January 15th. If you submit your application as soon as possible, not only is it a load off your mind, but you’re also first in line to receive the…
December Newsletter 2014: Is College Worth It? Athletic Scholarships & More
December Newsletter 2014 It’s December! Before taking that first winter sleigh ride, set aside some time this month to review your college financial plan. If you have a senior, it’s time to prepare for the FAFSA, which will be available in less than a month. If you have a junior, only a few weeks remain to…
October Newsletter 2014: Student Loan Apocalypse, CSS Profile & More
October Newsletter 2014 It’s October! Is your student considering one of the 300+ colleges that require the CSS Profile application as well as the FAFSA application to qualify for financial aid? If your answer is a definite “yes”, and your student is applying Early Action or Early Decision, make sure to check the deadline for your…
September Newsletter 2014: Reinforcing the Value of a College Degree, How Financial Aid Formulas Work & More
It’s September! Are you prepared for Fall? As we ring in the new school year–whether high school or college–planning ahead remains a vital, dominant factor in staying one step ahead of the financial planning and admissions processes. Still struggling with the question of whether a college education is worth it? This month’s Featured Find discusses new…
August 2014 Newsletter: 10 Things Your College Student Doesn’t Need & More
It’s August! While you and your students gear up for education mode, some schools have already opened their doors. In any case, we’re here to help prepare your college-bound teen for one of the most pivotal points in their life. For those of you collecting items for college, you may not realize some are unnecessary…
July 2014 Newsletter: Why 50% of Grads Rely on Parents, Making the Most Out of Summer Break & More
It’s July! We hope all of you enjoy July 4th and wish you a safe–and fun!– holiday. Worried your student may not be utilizing their free time during these relaxing summer days? This month’s Senior Scoop shares various means of productivity that will keep their mind stimulated and even nudge forward their college…
June Newsletter 2014: Rising Student Loan Rates, The Western Undergraduate Exchange & More
It’s June! Warm afternoons, days spent with your toes in the sand at the beach, tossing aside winter and spring attire for jean shorts and tank tops… Yes, summer is here! Congratulations if you have a soon to be college freshmen. This summer will be a critical time to create your detailed college funding plan…