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March Newsletter 2014: College Award Letters, TACS & More
It’s March! We’ve officially dived into spring, and if you are a senior, it’s decision time! The time has arrived to weigh your college options and finalize your college funding plan. Remind your student to keep an eye out for award letters, some of which are now sent via e-mail. As award letters come flooding…
February Newsletter 2014: Writing Contest, Merit Aid Restrictions, Senior Checklist & More
It’s February! You may think it’s too early to file your tax returns, but if you have a senior, there are reasons to take action as soon as possible. If you complete your income tax return and update your FAFSA before colleges send out award letters in March, you can expect a more accurate financial…
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…
GE, the Common Core & Opposing Debates
As our technology advances, students engage less in academics and instead rely on the ease fostered by computers which teem with seemingly infinite information. Surprising Statistics… or Maybe Not It’s an undeniable conundrum of past versus current college students. One significant and harrowing study in Academically Adrift (2011) estimated that full-time students in 1961 dedicated…
Entering a Thriving New Age of Digital Learning
Digital learning is on the rise. As technology continues to flourish, the possibilities expand to heights we would’ve never imagined 20 years ago. While some educators fully endorse it, others are skeptical if its potential positively affects students or will hinder them in the long-run. There’s no question that it’s growing: between 2010 and 2012…
Top 5 Factors to Consider Community College
As high school seniors plan their impending college career, they and their parents realize that after comparing Cost of Attendance at State, UCs and private colleges, it’s an extremely heavy financial burden. Even with the support of financial aid, it’s likely that families will spend tens of thousands of dollars per school year. So, why…
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