Student debt in the US weighs down young people as they chase their personal & professional dreams. A college admissions consultant shares his tips for families to help them stay out of debt and find colleges that won’t break the bank…and will create future opportunity for students.
Continue readingWhere to Find Merit Scholarships
Curious about where to find merit scholarships? Read this blog post for information and useful websites.
Continue readingWhen Choosing A School: Which Costs Less? Private vs. Public. In-State vs. Out-of-State.
The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.
Continue readingHow Much Merit Aid Will Your College Give You?
Curious how much merit aid the college of your choice is likely to give? Check out a new interactive listing of more than 600 colleges from Education Life, the higher education quarterly of the New York Times.
Continue readingFinancial Aid Primer: #4. Private Education vs. Public Education. Which Will Cost You More?
A private college education doesn’t have to be beyond the reach of most students, even if they are in need of significant financial aid. Read more to learn why students in need of aid should consider both public and private institutions.
Continue readingFinancial Aid Primer: #2. Financial Aid Acronyms and Terms
FAFSA. PROFILE. COA. What does it all mean??? Read further for some help in understanding the language of financial aid.
Continue readingFinancial Aid Primer: #1. Whose Responsibility Is It To Pay for College?
Everything you always wanted to know about financial aid but didn’t know to ask! The first installment.
Continue readingIthaca College: A Large Private College with Small College Perks
If you’re looking for a medium sized private college with small college perks, consider Ithaca in upstate New York.
Continue readingDo College Essays Matter?
College Essays are important not only to get accepted but also for scholarships.
Continue readingCentre College: A Gem in Central Kentucky
One of our team visited Centre College in Kentucky–and loved it. Perhaps you will, too!
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