Few families can afford to put down all of the money for college upfront. Even with scholarships and financial aid, most students will incur some type of debt. Here are a couple of things you need to know before you start applying for student loans. Know the APR – You want to be sure that […]
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Some families feel that college is only for the ultra-wealthy, and when you look at college tuition prices, you can understand why. We’re about to compare prices for private and state universities. Then we will talk about how to plan for the expense as a family. We also encourage you to sign up for our
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In some households, parents take the responsibility upon themselves to put their kids through college. Because of this, they want control of the planning process as well. In other families, youths plot their own education course 100% independent of their parents. However, at College Planning Source, we find that the best results come when families
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It is no secret that the major a person selects in college, and their first job after graduation is more likely to have little to do with each other than to match. The US Census Bureau releases information from time to time on the industry the graduates of certain majors end up in, and you
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There may be times during your college research that you need more information than you have access to in order to make a good decision. If this is the case, you will want to try and get in touch with someone at the college who can answer your questions. Here are a few tips so
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Choosing a college major can put a lot of stress on a student. You may feel like you have to plan the entire rest of your life when you are just getting started. To help you relax and make a good decision, we’re going to finish the sentence in the title of our article in
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When you get accepted to a college, the sheer joy may be enough to make you forget to read the entire letter carefully. Here are a few things you want to look for when reading your college award letter (after your victory dance – you earned it). Discern what costs are covered by your college
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The college admissions process can be a stressful time in a student’s life, but College Planning Source wants to make it better through our helpful blog, informative webinars, and one-on-one assistance. Here are a few quick tips that can help reduce anxiety associated with college admissions. Use a calendar – Mark down the dates that
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When you are preparing your colleges list for application season, you want to start by doing some research. How can you learn about the universities that catch your interest and meet your specific educational goals? Here are a few ways that the Internet can be an invaluable tool during the process. Search for schools that
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The college essay is one of the most vital components of the application, and believing in certain misconceptions could cost you that acceptance letter. We’ll address a few here, but be sure to check out our live webinar on college essays as well. Misconception 1: If the essay says it’s optional, you can skip it
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