2017-01-13 13:22
When you complete and file a FAFSA, you include which colleges to send your FAFSA to. Then the colleges will download your financial information, using it to make a financial or merit award… Read More
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How the IRS will help pay for college with pre-tax dollars.
How to receive money from colleges even if you don't qualify for "need-based" financial aid.
How to attend an expensive private university for the same or less than the cost of a state school.
Personalized strategies so you still have money for retirement and other financial priorities
2016-12-02 15:56
SAT Subject tests are based on the curriculum you have in class. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of a particular subject. According to the College Board… Read More
2016-11-17 12:45
Paying for college is often compared to paying for airline tickets. No two people pay the same price. What will your costs be at college? How much you pay for college depends on so many fac… Read More
2016-11-03 15:27
Do you dream about finding the perfect prom dress? Or the perfect hamburgers (In and Out comes to mind)? How about the perfect college? How do you know which college is perfect?… Read More
2016-10-20 23:56
Everyone is weighing in on what strategy to take for the new SAT’s. How do you approach other challenges in life?
Juniors
Your personality influences your choice. What pers… Read More
2016-10-13 12:01
How competitive for college admissions will you be? This is based on several factors. Some factors are more measurable in the college applications process than others. The easily measured fa… Read More
2016-09-28 17:28
You are signed up and ready to take the ACT or SAT test! Here are 5 tips to make getting ready for the test easy. Ace the test by starting off on the right foot.Have everything y… Read More
2016-09-21 17:49
Who better to learn about a college than from a college representative? There are two ways to meet representatives from colleges:
College visits to your school
College fairs in your ar… Read More
2016-09-14 16:05
There are over 2800 four-year colleges and universities in the United States alone. How do you search and compare the qualities of a college? How do you find one that fits you best and… Read More
2016-09-14 16:00
The buzz around school right now is all about letters of recommendations. How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications?
Here are 3 steps to outstanding recomme… Read More
2016-09-08 18:30
Working on college essays is important to do in September. It takes time to polish your college essays. Here are some Do’s and Don’t to guide you.
College Essay General Do’… Read More
2016-08-31 20:02
The essay portion of the SAT is not to be feared, nor, does it need to receive an inordinate attention in the preparation process. It counts for only part of the score on the SAT Writi… Read More
2016-08-31 19:55
Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test? It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. “NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test”. &nbs&hell…Read More
2016-08-24 17:28
How do you like to learn? Do you like to talk to the teachers, raise your hand and stay after class? Or do you prefer to learn by being quiet, checking in with your friends, and blending in… Read More
2016-08-10 15:05
Should you take the SAT or the ACT? Make sure you know the difference between the two standardized tests. It is to your advantage to pick the one that works best for you. Research show 33% o… Read More
2016-08-04 14:16
It’s not too early to register for SAT or ACT tests if you are going to start taking them in the fall. Register in the summer to get best choice of locations, as some locations will fi… Read More
2016-07-27 17:03
You have probably heard this term a lot already. Your counselor talks about it, your parents are looking for it. What is it? What is college fit?
Think of fit as a picture of col… Read More
2016-06-30 20:46
Anxious to see your AP scores? Wait no longer! AP tests come out this week. Scores come out by physical location. View the date and location schedule on the College Board Schedule.
Go t… Read More
2016-06-24 13:19
It’s all about you!
Enjoy this summer and start thinking about what you like, and what is important to you. Summer is a good time to do as much preparing for next year as you can. Here… Read More
2016-06-16 21:27
It’s officially summer now. You are no longer [fill in the blank]. What are your goals for next year? Looking back at this year;
Are you happy with how your grades tu… Read More
2016-06-09 13:04
You said it when you were growing up, “I can’t wait to be an adult”. Your parents yelled it at you, “We can’t wait until you are an adult!”. H… Read More
2016-06-09 12:54
As you are researching colleges, you will hear comments about how one campus is “very liberal” or another is “extremely conservative”, or another is “middle of… Read More
2016-06-03 01:22
“Warm, welcoming, smart, and unpretentious– our university is filled with a bunch of student who are driven to be the best students they can be without striving to do so at the e… Read More
2016-06-03 01:16
Graduation completed? Check!
Dorm room selected? Check!
ATM card for college! What? Get an ATM card?
Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money. Here are 6 tip… Read More
2016-05-26 17:32
When Should I Take What Test? There are lots of tests and testing dates to keep track of. Knowing what tests are offered when, and the deadlines is important for scheduling.
Test Date
Test T… Read More
2016-05-26 17:27
Going from high school to college is a big step! A current college student shares five tips for excelling as a freshman in college.
Learn to manage your time.
Classes in college are a… Read More
2016-05-19 23:55
Standardized testing can be daunting! Follow these tips to reduce your stress and help you do best on your tests.
4 Times is Enough
Plan to take the SAT/ACT no more than 4 times… Read More
2016-05-19 23:46
You are almost there! What are your next steps?
Clark College Coaching Tip:
Finish Strong! Strive to get your best grades this semester. All college acceptances are CONDITIONAL… Read More
2016-05-13 11:50
How do you describe where you live? City? Suburb? Country? As you explore colleges, one thing to look at is the location of the college. Think about where you want to go to… Read More
2016-05-13 11:37
“None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone’s help is a big part of understanding of saying thank… Read More
2016-05-05 00:21
Top Ten Summertime Activities for Students
Summertime! Dreaming of sleeping in, hanging out with friends and producing YouTube videos? Time is precious! Plan now to use you… Read More
2016-04-27 19:03
Surviving Finals and AP Tests
Worried about your upcoming finals or AP tests? Reduce stress and ace your tests by using these study tips from a graduate student, Renae.
1. Find a… Read More
2016-04-22 12:53
Letters of Recommendation – What is your style?
Each student has a certain style of learning or performing in class and on the high school campus. Think about your three favorite class… Read More
2016-04-15 12:52
How do you get to know your teachers or counselor better? Here are 3 tips to building relationships with your teachers and counselors.
Show up! Make sure your counselor or teachers kno… Read More
2016-04-07 23:31
Deadlines to Register for SAT Subject Tests Soon!
Deadlines to register for SAT Subject tests are in early April. How do you know if you need to take College Board SAT Subject tests? M… Read More
2016-04-07 23:25
You have offers of admissions from several universities. In addition to congratulating you on being admitted, the colleges will send you information about their offer of scholarships or othe… Read More
2016-03-24 19:42
Killer Study Apps Students Must Have
Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine. With finals just around the c… Read More
2016-03-17 12:41
One of the biggest questions you have as a student (and your parents too) is ‘Where will I be living next year?” This is a big decision. Be sure to explore all your options. Chec… Read More
2016-03-17 12:18
College Athlete
Many colleges offer the students the opportunity to play sports – either at the varsity level, or in clubs and intramurals. Do you have what it takes to play spor… Read More
2016-03-14 15:00
The Complete College Planning Calendar
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2016-03-10 13:49
Getting a rejection letter from a college can be quite a devastating blow. Learning your first choice college does not want you can be heart wrenching. Try to ease the blow by turning the ta… Read More
2016-03-10 13:12
Many students dream of studying not only in a different state, but in a different country. If you have dreamed of going to a school like Prince William met Kate, (St. Andrews in Scotland), o… Read More
2016-03-03 19:19
Appealing Your Financial Aid Package
If you did not do Early Decision, you have probably have several college offers, and more coming this month. You love all your schools, but one in partic… Read More
2016-02-24 19:18
Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters
You got into five top schools on your list. Each has sent you a financial aid award. One offer looks better than the other four, but is it really?… Read More
2016-02-24 18:48
College Visit
Depending on your time and interest, plan one of the following types of college visits:
Basic College Visit
Attend an information session. Ask questions about admissions, finan… Read More
2016-02-23 08:14
College Tax Credits
Before any family can claim the American, Hope, or Lifetime Learning Tax Credits you need to know the amount of qualified educational expenses.
Any eligible college or un… Read More
2016-02-18 21:11
Top Tips for Visiting Colleges as an Admitted Student
Receiving the letter or email of acceptance to colleges is a time for celebration! What’s your next step? Many colleges will be in… Read More
2016-02-11 00:50
Spring Break College Visits
Plan to use your spring break to visit colleges. Their spring breaks are often different than your spring break. Take advantage of seeing a college campus w… Read More
2016-02-04 19:22
7 Tips to Acing the New SAT
March 2016 marks the end of the old SAT and the launch of the newly redesigned SAT. How can you ace the new SAT? Here are 7 tips for you:
Test Day Checklist. &nb&hell…Read More
2016-02-03 20:50
State Scholarships
Many states have connected their scholarship programs to the FAFSA. It makes it easy to apply for a state scholarship through the FAFSA, as long as you make the deadline… Read More
2016-01-28 19:32
New PSAT Scoring system = Alignment with SAT scores
Many changes were made to the PSAT (see blog What Should I Expect on the New PSAT). A test for sophomores (the PSAT 10) will be offered by… Read More
2016-01-19 18:17
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There are many financial strategies that can help you fund college expenses without raiding your retirement fund. Strategies such as:
EFC strategies – minimize your EFC a… Read More
2015-11-13 02:52
Student Loans Rates Rise
Students who took out student loans and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2014 had an average debt load of $28,950, up 2 percent from the year before and 5… Read More
2015-10-15 12:45
College Unraveled News
Federal Student Aid Programs
The New York Times reported this week a new Federal Student Aid Program. They report – “Hoping to offer more alternatives, par… Read More
2015-10-07 13:54
FAFSA CHANGES
On Sept. 14, 2015, President Obama announced significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process that will impact millions of students. We… Read More
2015-09-09 20:13
Tuition discounting is on the rise and this is good news if you want to reduce the cost of college. Tuition discounting is when a college will offset its published tuition price with a… Read More
2015-09-03 18:53
These Colleges Gave The Best Financial Aid Packages for 2015-2016
Every year the cost of college seems to outpace the rate of inflation. You would think that our weak economy would have… Read More
2015-08-21 14:21
The 20 Most Expensive Colleges For Incoming Freshmen (2015-2016)
Every year the cost of college seems to outpace the rate of inflation. You would think that our weak economy would have a… Read More
2015-08-06 19:40
I am devoting this post to answering a good question that I was recently asked.
Question:
Ryan, I would like to only send my AP scores of 5s, not 4s, to the colleges on my final colleg… Read More
2015-07-24 13:11
Don’t Use Your 401(K) To Pay For College!
As the cost of college heads for the stratosphere and student loans become more costly due to higher interest rates, many families may find… Read More
2015-07-11 12:13
Five Questions You Must Ask During Your College Visits
Don’t judge a college by its brochure! If you’re serious about going to college, then you need to look beyond those… Read More
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