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10 Smart Steps Every Parent Should Know to Pick the Perfect College for Their Child!

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Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions for both students and parents, and it can feel overwhelming, especially with so many factors to weigh. Here’s a practical guide to help you steer your student through their journey at every stage—from middle school to high school and beyond. 1. Start with Academic and Career […]

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Navigating College Planning and Financial Security: Insights from Dave Kozak

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Introduction to Financial Security College Planning In a recent episode of “Times Square Today,” host Zach Viscomi engaged with Dave Kozak, a leading expert in financial security college planning. Amidst the 2008 financial crisis, Kozak began his journey, helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of securing their financial futures through strategic college planning. This

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Navigating the High Seas of College Costs and Student Loan Debt

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The cost of college education has been on a steady rise, and it’s becoming increasingly challenging for students and their families to keep up. The impact is significant, with many students graduating with a mountain of student loan debt. In this article, we will delve into the rising costs of college education, the student loan

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Developing a College List

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The Basics Do you feel like you need to attend a “big-name” college to get the best education and to impress all of your friends? Stop for a moment and consider that college is not only about getting a great education. It is also a monumental life change that will open you up to new

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A High School Student’s Summer Guide to Planning for College

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How younger students can be ahead of the game when it comes to planning early and paying less for college It is needless to say that high school is an overwhelming time for students. They’re faced with juggling their school’s social atmosphere, figuring out who they are, learning their true interests, and predicting what their

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Everything You Need to Know About Student Loans

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Don’t believe everything you hear about taking out loans and paying them back. We’ll make sure you know the essential details With everything in the media surrounding student loan forgiveness and the rise in college tuition, many families are turning to college loans when they plan for paying college tuition. What your family needs to

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What Makes a Liberal Arts Education Priceless

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Do you think a liberal arts education is wrong for you? We’re here to show you why it might be the best education for you. Unfortunately, it’s common for people to underestimate the value of a liberal arts education. Whether it’s believed that liberal arts is connected to a political affiliation or that this form

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Ignoring Head-Trash: Getting a Job with a Degree in Acoustical Engineering

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It’s a misconception that a niche degree narrows your career possibilities, and we’re ready to disprove it Planning for college always leaves parents in this stressful haze fueled by constant research and the direct or indirect consulting of wiser parents. While it’s helpful to read the customer reviews of college planning, doing so can fill

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Keeping It Professional

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what to do as a young person at an entry-level job in a post-covid world It’s an understatement to say that Covid-19 reeked havoc on what people knew as the workplace environment. People all over the world were out of a job or forced to work within the confines of their own desktop computer screens.

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Public vs. Private: The Truth About What You Pay for College

Financial Aid, Uncategorized / Elite Collegiate Planning

The general media consensus might make it seem like you will pay more for private colleges and universities, but that isn’t always the truth It has become a common belief that you will always end up paying more money if you attend a private college or university than if you attend a public one. However,

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Cleared for Takeoff: Tips for Managing the First Few Weeks of College

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The first few weeks of college are uniquely exciting . . . and stressful. Luckily, there are proven ways to ease your transition so you can launch into your college years with optimism and confidence. Here we’ve gathered some or our best advice from years of counseling and thousands of college students. Get involved!! This

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Should You File a Financial Aid Award Appeal? Read This Before You Do

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You’ve been accepted into the college of your choice. Great news!But your financial aid award is not enough to help you afford the college. Not great news.So, what can you do? You can appeal your financial aid award to try and get more aid from the college. A financial aid appeal is your formal request

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