Spring break and summer travel plans are on the minds of many families. Why not add a college visit into your itinerary? College visits are an integral part of the college process. They allow families to learn more about a particular college while also showing ‘demonstrated interest.’ Contact the Admissions Office Contact the admissions office… Continue reading 4 Tips to Maximize Your College Visit
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Making the Most of Your College Fair Visit
The first step of the college search is to navigate rows upon rows of colleges at a large fair. Here, admissions representatives from across the country gather in one place to promote their schools. Time your time, speak to as many schools as possible and collect brochures. Preparation Meets Opportunity If you can receive an… Continue reading Making the Most of Your College Fair Visit
Decoding the Financial Aid Award Letter
As the deadline to submit the FAFSA to financial aid offices approaches, we wanted to discuss the financial aid you may receive. Listed below are four types of ‘awards’ typically found on a financial aid letter. Scholarships A scholarship is an award based upon student merit, meaning, students have accomplished something. This may include their… Continue reading Decoding the Financial Aid Award Letter
America’s College Promise
President Obama recently proposed two years of free community college tuition to all. This blog post will delve further into this proposal. America’s College Promise America’s College Promise proposes free tuition during the first two years of community college. Students would be eligible to receive up to $3800 a year for tuition and fees by… Continue reading America’s College Promise
Common FAFSA Myths
Many colleges require families requesting financial aid to submit their FAFSA within the next few weeks. If you are unsure what FAFSA means, read a previous blog post. Now that you understand this financial aid form, let’s discuss a few popular myths associated with the FAFSA. MYTH #1: I need to file my taxes before… Continue reading Common FAFSA Myths
2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
January 1st was a very important date. Not only did it signal a new year, but it was the date the 2015-16 FAFSA was released. What is the FAFSA? It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is an annual form produced by the United States Department of Education used to determine a… Continue reading 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Prepare for College Over Winter Break
After a long semester, your student will have a two week school break. Although there are holidays mixed in, along with the need to prepare for final exams. Here are a few ideas your student can consider over winter break. Declutter College Material on how to properly visit a college campus. Interest Inventories Perhaps your… Continue reading Prepare for College Over Winter Break
Estimating College Financial Aid with the Net Price Calculator
In an attempt to create college financial aid transparency, the federal government created the Higher Education Opportunity Act. One of the mandates created in this act was the Net Price Calculator. Since 2011, this online tool has provided families the opportunity to estimate the real cost of attendance at every college or university. Cost of… Continue reading Estimating College Financial Aid with the Net Price Calculator
The University of Dallas
Established in 1956, the The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business Located 10 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, the college of business offers many unique opportunities. A new Orange Line DART station was recently built, allowing students public transportation access into Texas’ largest city. This affords students the opportunity to network and intern at… Continue reading The University of Dallas
Marietta College
Marietta College, is a picturesque campus located in southeastern Ohio at the mouth of the Muskingum River. This liberal arts college is home to nearly 1500 undergraduates. It is a regionally based college (50% from Ohio, another 25% from Pennsylvania and West Virginia) that is often overlooked for its strong, nationally based programs. Marietta, Ohio… Continue reading Marietta College