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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Are College Admissions Consultants Worth It? Top 5 Ways They Can Help

Private college admissions consultants help to make the application process less stressful for students and their families.

Posted on March 28th, 2023 by College Coach Guest Author, Guest Author
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Read a Financial Aid Award

Financial aid award letters can be confounding, but this video will help you make sense of these vital documents.

Posted on March 21st, 2023 by Shannon Vasconcelos, College Finance Consultant
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Getting Started on College Essays; Planning to Pay for College

On this episode of our college podcast, we advise high school juniors and their families how to start thinking about the college essay and paying for college.

Posted on March 15th, 2023 by Sally Ganga, College Admissions Consultant
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COLLEGE ESSAYS

What You Can Do Before Senior Year to Prepare for Essay Writing

Taking a few minutes a day to write down your thoughts can bear rich rewards when it’s time to reflect on your high school life and craft college application essays.

Posted on March 14th, 2023 by Jennifer Simons, College Admissions Consultant
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Academic, Social, and Finance Advice for Middle School Students

Tune into the Getting In podcast to learn ways middle school students can prepare for high school including academic, social, and personal opportunities.

Posted on March 8th, 2023 by Elizabeth Heaton, College Admissions Consultant
2023 Student Loan Updates: What You Need to Know and What You Should be Doing Now
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

2023 Student Loan Updates: What You Need to Know and What You Should be Doing Now

Let’s review the latest changes to the federal student loan program, what they might mean for you, and what you should be doing now to prepare for repayment.

Posted on March 7th, 2023 by Michelle Clifton, College Finance Consultant
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

How to Transfer; Education Tax Breaks; Listener Q&A

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for a discussion on the transfer admissions process, education tax breaks, and a listener Q&A.

Posted on March 1st, 2023 by Ian Brook Fisher, College Admissions Consultant
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Should I Apply to a Less Competitive Major to Increase My Chances of Acceptance?

Should you consider applying to a different major if the one you really want is competitive? Read on for advice on this strategy from a former admissions officer.

Posted on February 28th, 2023 by Nicole Doyle, College Admissions Consultant
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Decoding Financial Aid Awards; Becoming a Vet; Visiting Colleges

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn how to decode financial aid awards, navigate college visits, and understand the pathway to becoming a veterinarian.

Posted on February 22nd, 2023 by Elizabeth Heaton, College Admissions Consultant
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MEET A COLLEGE FINANCE EXPERT

Meet a College Finance Expert: Laurie Peltier

As part of our ongoing series, we introduce readers to our team of college finance experts. Next up is Laurie, who loves helping students apply for aid, crunching numbers, and listening to podcasts.

Posted on February 21st, 2023 by Laurie Peltier, College Finance Consultant

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