Summer is here! This is the perfect time to travel to colleges with no penalty from your high school attendance office. Whether you are scheduling trips for the sole purpose of visiting schools, or you already have a trip planned and you want to tack on a college visit, the process can be daunting. However, preparing for the visit will …
Setting Goals for the Upcoming School Year
As the final weeks of summer vacation wrap up, it is an opportune time to have a goal setting conversation with your students. Having attainable goals in mind before they walk into school helps keep kids focused on the bigger picture of the school year. Keeping an action plan in place also helps with keeping them accountable. Some goals to …
Tips to being a smart college shopper.
Be a Smart College Shopper: Don’t overbuy your college tuition. Know that a low tuition doesn’t mean a low quality of education. Don’t buy solely based on a brand name or random statistics. Avoid “impulse buying” – geography, alma mater, etc. Avoid “dumb shopping” – buying based on name of university and not based on the program. Some unknown colleges/universities …
Make your holiday break count.
| Make your holiday break count | Staying up late, sleeping in, resting, regrouping, and relaxing are probably on every student’s to-do list. A break from school, whether it be high school or college, is a great respite. By all means, enjoy the time off but once you have been able to sleep in and recover from final exams, what …
Average Students: Where do they fit in?
Average students: Where do they fit in to the whole college admissions equation? Ask new residents how they ended up in a particular neighborhood and no doubt good schools and education will come up in the equation. You may be blessed to live in an area with high educational standards and achievement but recognize that that can be a challenge …
Happy New Year. Now fill out that FAFSA!
January 1 – Happy New Year’s! Don’t forget to get started on those important New Year’s resolutions – exercise more, eat healthier, get more sleep, get better organized, etc. Enjoy the day but don’t forget something very important – get that FAFSA completed. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be submitted on January 1st (midnight to be exact) …
NAIA Scholarships: A Great Option
If you are a high school student who is considering college athletics, don’t overlook the lesser-known NAIA programs. Many times schools associated with NAIA can offer very lucrative scholarship/grant packages and you are given the opportunity to continue on in your sport while focusing on academics. NAIA schools often reward students for being student-athletes with the emphasis on STUDENT. Many …
Who is Paying What?
When thinking about funding your children’s college education, don’t sabotage your own retirement. Let’s face it no one is going to loan you money to retire. Fifty-six percent of American workers have saved less than $25,000 for retirement, and 46% have saved less than $10,000.1 As the cost of college is dramatically soaring , you may be forced to make …
529 Plans
A 529 Plan is an educational savings plan offered by a state or financial institution. Using a 529 Plan to save for college has pluses and minuses. This video which features John Groleau illuminates some of the pros and cons of investing in a 529 plan. Click here to see the video http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/7821398-survive-this-economy-saving-for-your-kids-college-tuition/ You can even compare state plans on …
Time Management Matters
Have you ever wondered how some people get so much done? They have mastered the skill of time management. The semester is in full swing. Right now, it’s more important than ever to use your time wisely. For seniors, it’s time to finish those college applications. For juniors, it’s time to take the standardized tests and maybe do some college …