Choosing a high school course load used to be simple, but in today’s world of college admissions, “rigor” is the name of the game. From AP and IB to CCP
When parents think of paying for college, they think of scholarships. They often hear stories about students winning full rides, or applying for a range of unusual private scholarships that
You have hit a point in your life when things are coming together. You are seeing success in your career. Your family is growing. You have a 401k for your retirement and 529 plans for your children. You’re paying your mortgage. All is good. Why would you need a financial advisor when everything seems fine? Maybe you are wondering…could it be better? How can you find just the right advisor to put your interests first?
So you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA? Congratulations on completing this often onerous task! Sometimes after filing, changes happen that need correction. What if
How does your home equity affect your student’s financial aid? And what do the following words all have in common: tedious, cumbersome, difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes expensive? They are all words which can describe the “College Scholarship Service PROFILE” or CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® offered by the CollegeBoard.org and your home equity plays a role. Not to worry, we have you covered.
Determining financial aid is based on a family’s “need.” Need is determined by looking at a family’s income and assets — and, in some financial aid applications, expenses like medical
In your child’s freshman year, everything about high school is new (and sometimes kind of scary). New school, new classes, new classmates, new teachers…your child is starting on the next
Junior year is when students can start to see the finish line of high school. They are actively thinking about their next steps–college, career, or maybe military? Things have become
Senior year…the pinnacle of the high school journey. This year will fly! Senior year is filled with milestones and memories, and we’re sorry to say — stress. Understanding the tasks
Sophomore year is a time when high school students have settled in. They know the drill, and are comfortable with how high school works. At this point, they will start
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