A High School Senior has one goal: Getting into the college of their dreams. They work hard in school for years to secure their future. Hours at a time are spent on homework and studying…
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Vital Info for the Soon-to-be-Seniors
It’s time to get cracking for rising seniors! Make the most of your summer to get a jump start on your application process. This will make you far less stressed come application time. Here are…
8 Ways to Get Ahead During Spring Break
Spring break is an excellent time to prepare for college – use this free time to plan for your future! The Princeton Review released a list of 8 great ways to prep for college and…
Get Half Off the Cost for College
It amazes us every year to see how many families are misinformed about the financial aid process. Many assume, for example, that they make too much money to get financial aid. They assume because their…
How to Negotiate for a Better Financial Aid Award
It’s that time of year again. Families are beginning to hear from colleges regarding financial aid. For a few families, this is exciting as they are getting more in aid than originally anticipated. For most…
10 Steps to Start Your College Plan
10 Easy Steps to Start Your College Plan! Time and time again we are asked to give families a “how to” book for preparing for college. Well we thought we’d do just that! Below…
Beware of 529 Plans
An article posted on Time.com today caught my attention today, and I had to write about it. The article boasted that 529 Plans are a great place to save for college (despite the worry about…
How to Keep Your Retirement and Pay for College
One issue we hear many of our families say is that they won’t have enough money to retire if they pay for their children’s college educations. They get stuck between a rock and a hard…
Why Your Future Beyond College Matters
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…
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…