College-bound families should ask three questions, and they go hand in hand with one another…Where can we get in? Where can we get aid? What schools can we actually afford?
A new college application is coming your way – Is the Coalition a wonderful new tool or a marketing ploy?
College-bound students are familiar with the Common Application, used by over 600 universities and colleges to apply for admission. Recently a small group of 80 elite and selective schools have announced their launching of the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success with their own unique application. So far the list of schools are the heavy hitters with the deep pockets and clout. What does this mean for the college admission process? More importantly, what does this mean for YOU?!
At Capstone, we share ideas and create college funding plans with parents so their future college graduate does not suffer with an excessive student loan debt load. We are always trying to be proactive. However, we are often asked “what can I do now?” when the being proactive ship has sailed, and a graduate has their first job. All too often, graduates are faced with large debt balances. Their income is modest. They feel overwhelmed. Just this week a graduate asked us what she could do so here are some tips we like to share.
The birth of your child is not just the big day when you become a parent, but also the big day when your parents become grandparents! Grandma and Grandpa may want to spoil their little ones in every way possible. And if you are lucky, spoiling includes saving for their college education. So what are the do’s and don’ts for grandparents who want to help financially with college and don’t want to hurt your student’s chances for need-based financial aid?
A recent article from Columbus Business First caught our eye last week and was shared by many different people across social media…Ohio State ACT scores set another record – and are a far cry from a decade ago. The average ACT scores for incoming Ohio State freshmen was 28.9, a far cry from the 22.8 from 1995. These kind of increases in test scores are being seen in many colleges—not just Ohio State. So we paused for a moment and wondered…What is the driving force behind this increase in test scores at our colleges? Are our kids getting smarter?
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