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7 Ways High School Sophomores Can Level Up Their College Applications This Summer

Summer is the perfect time for experiences that will better prepare you for college and the college admissions process. Hey high school sophomores and juniors—it’s almost summer! Time for fun, sun…and having experiences that can enhance your college search and college applications. While you don’t need to fill your summer with work and learning, you […]

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Young Adult Power of Attorney Forms: Why You Should Have Them for Your Child

When children turn 18, they are legally considered to be “adults.” With this designation, they gain a few rights, such as the right to vote, and join the military. As parents, you also lose a few “rights”, even if you are still financially responsible for them. Yes – even if you are paying their tuition,

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Continuing Education: We Celebrate our First 20 Years of Helping Families Plan for College

“Can you help us fill out this financial aid form?” This simple request from a client, over two decades ago, was the beginning of a journey for John J. Lennon that would ultimately lead him to becoming a pioneer in the college planning industry. Now, 20 years later, John and his business partners Matt McCarter

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High Schoolers In Any Grade, Here’s Your November College Prep Checklist

It’s November. Not only a good time for high school students to express gratitude, but also a great time to make sure you are on the right track with respect to college planning, and applications. Whether you are a freshman, who’s barely even begun to think about college, or a senior, who’s feeling pretty darn

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Brainstorming Exercises for Your Personal Statement Essay—aka the Common App Essay

Your Personal Statement essay (also known as “the common app essay”) is a huge part of your college application. However, many students find this essay to be one of the hardest parts. Why? Frankly – because it is hard! Writing an essay that reveals your unique characteristics and values in 650 words or less is

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