Timely Tips to Ease You Through The Process
It’s College Decision Time
The roller coaster ride is about to come to an end for many aspiring high school seniors. Acceptance and financial aid award letters have been arriving as part of the final leg of the college search and selecting process. This is it, who wants me and how much will...
Pre-Qualified – Pre-Approved
Which major investment do you think individuals do not get pre-qualified, pre-approved for? $400K Mortgage? $35K Car Loan? $250K College Education? The correct answer is “college”! But why? Since the notion of going to college was invented, students and parents have...
Myths, Challenges and “AHA” Moments for High School Parents
UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION COSTS For many, the idea of going to college conjures up thoughts of tuition and fees. Although tuition is a high percentage of the cost, other charges are known as direct (room and board) and indirect (health insurance) make up the total cost...
The Middle to High School Transition
It’s time to move up to the big kids table. Eighth grade is quickly coming to an end with the next level, high school a few months away. Bigger cafeterias, more hallways to navigate and twice as many students. High school is the time when 13-17-year-old students...
Pivotal Time – Definitely!
Start the Clock - High School Juniors! Pivotal time of the year, definitely! Parents, mom's of high school juniors, if not already, the college planning experience should be started! College admissions and financial aid is a complex and competitive process. Here are...
Tis the Season
The joy of the holiday season is upon us all. Excitement and anticipation of the holiday season and the arrival of a new year, makes December a wonderful time. This holds true for high school seniors/parents and current college students. Making Santa’s “good list” for...