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How Upper Middle Class Families Can Fund College

March 20, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Planning, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for Parents Comments Off

There are some families in the US that can afford to pay for college for their children. Then there are those who get plenty of help from the government due to having a need. But what if your family is somewhere in between? You make more than the middle class, but not enough to fully […]

Why College Rankings Shouldn’t Be the Most Important Decider for You

March 13, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Planning, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

When it comes time to choose which colleges you are going to apply to, it can be tempting to find a college ranking site and let the numbers decide for you. However, this is too big of a decision to let some unseen committee determine it for you. Here are some things you should be […]

Tips for Maximizing Need-Based Financial Aid for College

March 5, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Planning, Financial Aid, Tips for High School Students, Tips for New Students Comments Off

Financial aid plays a key role in bankrolling college for just about every student. Why is need-based financial aid so important and how can you acquire the maximum amount? Here are a few tips: Don’t presume on merit-based scholarships – Very few people receive a full-ride scholarship. Don’t shy away from applying for merit-based scholarships, […]

Tips for De-Stressing the College Admissions Process

February 27, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Admissions, College Application, College Planning, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

Applying for college can be one of the most stressful times in a young person’s life. How can you cut down on the stress and enjoy what should be one of the most exciting times for a young man or woman? Here are a few tips: Don’t wait until the last minute – Much of […]

Essential Tips for Students Hoping to Get College Funding

February 19, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for High School Students, Tips for New Students Comments Off

You know your family can’t afford to put you through college, and you don’t want to spend the rest of your life paying off a massive debt. That’s why students, even some from middle-class and upper-middle-class families, need financial aid for college. But does that even exist for your household income bracket? Here are some […]

Employ These Tips to Enhance Your College Application Essays

February 12, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Admissions, College Application, Essay Writing, Personal Statement, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

Writing an essay may be just one part of the college admission process, but it can be one of the most nerve-wracking ones, especially since it is viewed as being the most important part of the application. Here are a few tips to help you relax and write the best possible essay you can. Start […]

How Do You Plan on Paying for College?

February 5, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Loans, College Scholarships, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for High School Students, Tips for New Students, Tips for Parents Comments Off

This is an important question for students (and parents of students) who intend to further their education after high school. Since the average American family pays well over $20k per year in tuition fees, very few have that kind of cash on hand. Here is a breakdown of some of your options for funding college. […]

Why It Is So Difficult to Get into the Top Universities

January 29, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, college life, College Planning, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

It is no secret that most applications are rejected by the top universities in the country. But you may be surprised by just how exclusive some of these schools are. US News reported on the topic and gave some shocking statistics. For example, The 53 most exclusive schools in the nation accepted fewer than 1 […]

Direct Student Loans You Should Know About

January 25, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Loans, College Planning, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for High School Students, Tips for New Students Comments Off

While parents often try to help their children to be able to fund a college education and there are numerous grants and scholarships available, most students still find themselves needing to fund some of their tuition and other expenses with direct student loans. Here is a brief comparison of four types of loans to help […]

A Balanced College List – How-to Guide

January 15, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Admissions, College Planning, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

You’re going to be applying to more than one college, but you don’t want the schools you apply to all to be identical, right? Here are a few tips to help you prepare a list of schools that is balanced, while still meeting your personal wants and needs. Determine your objectives – What do you want […]