Campus Visits
Have A Sophomore In High School? Plan For College Now!
August is here! As the leisurely days of summer move into a bustling schoolyear, we want to help make sure you and your student are on an affordable college-bound path. I’m also sharing helpful advice in Forbes and Real Simple, both of which I’ve included below! Is your student a sophomore this year? Start planning now! Figuring out your financial outlook narrows down the…
How To Make The Most Of Your Campus Tour
When your college-bound student has prepared their list of top colleges and begun moving toward the decision-making phase, the most exciting way to narrow down the selection is with a campus tour. By experiencing the college environment firsthand, talking with program directors and students, and seeing the facilities up close, it will be easier for…
How to Make the Most of College Campus Visits
Are you planning to spend your spring break making college campus visits? Spring of junior year is a good time to check out the campuses on your short list, especially if you are considering applying for early decision. To avoid wasting time and money visiting every school on your list, do your homework first. Narrow…
Top 8 Financial Aid Planning Tips
We all know college can be expensive. How can you begin preparing for your child’s education now? Texas A&M University offers a lot of great financial aid planning tips for parents on their site. Here are 8 of my favorites: Create a college savings plan. Your greatest asset is time. The sooner you start saving…