I’m sure by now you’ve read about colleges using social media accounts to make decisions during the admissions process. If you haven’t, I highly encourage you to check out this article. It is important for…
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College Planning: 5 Easy Steps
College Planning Experts was in the media today! I was asked to be interviewed for a college planning blog on WhoTrades.com. After my interview I thought the last I could do would be to share…
Obama: Proposal killed to tax 529 Plan withdrawals
A few weeks ago we wrote about the State of the Union address and how Obama had proposed a tax hike on 529 Plans (used for college savings). We were largely opposed to this tax…
The Two BIGGEST Mistakes made on Financial Aid Forms
Financial aid season is in full swing, so we thought we’d give you a special gift! Have you ever wondered about some of the most common mistakes on financial aid forms? Well, let me tell…
Checklist to Free Money: The Top 7 things you should be doing to get the most financial aid
Alright folks, I always get asked to give checklists and tasks to families in search of financial aid. While I am not a huge fan of giving step-by-step instructions (every family’s situation is different, after…
College preparation in… Kindergarten?
You read that right, folks. As college admissions trends show that college prep has hit the playground set. Here’s the thing: I am in complete agreement that college conversation is and should be starting earlier…
Secret ways to get more financial aid
Last week I had a very interesting conversation with a father of a junior in high school. He was convinced he should not complete the FAFSA because he thought if he revealed his financial information…
Insider Tips on College Admissions: Why you should start early
While you might have a child in middle school or one that is a freshman, believe me it is not too early to start thinking college. Now don’t worry—I am not trying to scare you…
Is the FAFSA working against you: College Admissions Insider Tips
As I always say, it’s not enough to know the stuff. In college admissions you have to know the stuff behind the stuff. As we sail full speed ahead in this FAFSA season, we…
The Early Bird Gets The Worm: Financial Aid 101
Here are the top mistakes when filling out the FAFSA: FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Not applying because families “THINK” they won’t qualify Having 1 letter or number wrong on your name,…
