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Choosing a College Goal: Personal Interest vs. Career
Is career choice an either-or situation? When students foresee the goal of their college education, they are caught in a tug-of-war between the sensible prospect of job security or a career path tailored to their passions and interests. Rarely do they overlap. They may consider the kitchen their happy place, but know that majors in…
Opening the College Dialogue Channel: Ask Questions!
As seniors sweat out the weeks before acceptance letters arrive in the mailbox (or in many cases, e-mail), parents can turn their attention to younger, future college-bound children who will one day walk down the same path. Begin planting fundamental seeds that will promote a highly successful end result for their college career. This can…
The Money-Hungry Monster of Textbook Prices
Seniors: Imagine this scenario: You’re a newly accepted freshman wrought with a sense of anticipation and wonder as you hit the “submit” button to finalize your class roster. To fully prepare for your upcoming venture, you view your college’s bookstore website to add up prices. Then you sit, horrified and wide-eyed as your textbook cost…
Reviewing the FAFSA4caster
Families harboring upcoming or future college-bound students are unquestionably aware that the FAFSA season kicked off a couple of weeks ago: January 1st 2015. As you gather vital information and documents (such as household income) for the FAFSA, it may lend you a small peace of mind to get a general idea of your potential…
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…