Why may you need A College Financial Aid Planner? College Aid Planners do not work for a school or government agency; instead, they have an allegiance only to the family for which they are working. The College Aid Planner is a professional planner who is trained to provide the family with the best possible solution to their financial aid problems. They can enforce methods to minimize the Expected Family Contribution, and qualify for the maximum…
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Imagine yourself as a new graduate: a fancy degree and four years of college education under your belt. You begin searching for jobs, and being a new grad you will be most qualified for “Entry Level” positions. You read the qualifications for the job, and you believe that you fill all except for one: at least one year of experience. One year of experience?! How am I supposed to have one year of experience when…
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High school seniors aren’t adults yet but colleges will treat them like they are. It’s a wake-up call for parents of the college-bound to get themselves and their children ready for their upcoming parent-adult child relationship. Lots of changes are coming and this new family dynamic is developing the same time students are entering the college admission process. It’s easy for families to be overwhelmed by the looming cost and staggering college prep to-do list.…
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The critical decisions students make during their junior year could have a major impact on the next five years of their life— and long beyond. This is the year students start narrowing their lists of colleges and potential academic paths. This is the last full year of grades that college admissions officers will review. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are ten tips from the…
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Summer always has a way of flying by too fast, especially for students heading off to college this fall for the first time. Before you know it, you will be packing your room away in boxes and embarking on a new adventure. In this post, Boston Tutoring Services offers advice on what college-bound students should be prepared for emotionally, academically, and socially during their first year away, as well as what parents should know ahead…
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