As the end of the school year approaches, remember this: some accomplishments have been had, but more opportunities await. While it is important to look back and reflect on all that you have done this…
Date Archives 2015
How to Afford College
I think it is safe to say that college is expensive, so how does a family afford to send their children to get a great education without sacrifice? There are countless solutions offered on…
College in the Future: Financial Benefits
I read a great article today on FastCompany.com about the future of college. In the article I read about the need for a different skill set in society. Currently students pay by the credit hour…
How to Create Your Path for College Success
How do you define success? The dictionary would definite it as an accomplishment of aim or purpose, but I want to know–how do YOU define success? College Planning Experts has worked with thousands of…
Great Way to Save on College Costs!
If you’re worried about the high cost of college, then consider this: college tuition has only increased (never decreased) since 1981. With a ever rising cost commodity, you can only imagine… it is going to…
How to Pick the Best College
At College Planning Experts we are asked, time and time again, how to pick the best college. Parents and students always want to know what the best college is in the United States. Some argue…
Celebrate College Commitment with Taco Tuesday!
Class of 2015 (and transfer students): This year Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday. That is awesome. So we wanted to take a moment to pause. We want to pause on the stressers…
13th Grade?
Many families worry about affording college. They fear that with rising costs and impacted course offerings that their children are going to be stuck in debt (forced to take student loans) and will take longer…
Be Careful Taking Advice Online
Today I read an article entitled “Your Income May Disqualify Your Child for College Aid Regardless of Your Assets” on Forbes.com about income disqualifying families for college aid. In the article we learn how a…
College Counseling: Under-resourced
I read an article today in the Huffington Post about the lack of college guidance for bright students in low income areas. The article focused on the many hats guidance counselors must wear in a…