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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 […]

Parental Guidance for Funding College

January 8, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Loans, College Planning, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for Parents Comments Off

It can be intimidating to have one or more children in school. You may begin thinking about saving for college when your kids are still young, and that’s a good idea. What are some other suggestions for funding college? Here are a couple of things you need to know about: Start an education savings account […]

Tips Regarding College Letters of Recommendation

January 3, 2019 By: slcps In: Blog, College Admissions, College Application, College Planning, Recommendation Letters, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

If you have been able to write a spectacular essay – congratulations! You’ve completed one of the most difficult parts of the college admissions process. However, there is something else that takes a lot of legwork and is a definite must when it comes to most schools. That is letters of recommendation. Here are a […]

Tips for Maximizing Need and Merit-Based Aid for College

December 27, 2018 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

You may wonder if you can qualify for need or merit-based financial aid. These funds are important if you want to go to a university but don’t want to spend the rest of your life paying for it. Here are a few tips to help you maximize the amount of aid you receive, even if […]

College Summer Programs for High School Students

December 18, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, College Planning, Tips for High School Students, Tips for Parents Comments Off

Some of the most famous colleges in the country offer summer programs for high school students who are interested in entering their program or who just want to get a jumpstart on college. Here are a few of our favorite summer programs: Harvard – If you are graduating any time in the next three years, […]

3 Ways to Fund a College Education

December 11, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Loans, College Scholarships, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Financial Aid, Tips for High School Students, Tips for Parents Comments Off

College tuition is expensive, and that is underselling it when it comes to the tuition fees of private universities. How can your family fund a college education for one or more children? Here are three tips. FAFSA – Be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a way to […]

Tops Tips to Help Students Choose the Right College

December 4, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, college life, College Planning, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

Are you tired of grown-ups asking you where you plan on going to college? The fact is that you have to ask yourself that question so you know where to apply. How can you choose the right school for you? Here are some tips: Determine what is most important to you – Different institutions have […]

College Funding Tips for Smart Parents

November 27, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Tuition, Debt Reduction, Tips for Parents Comments Off

Funding college is growing more expensive every year, and smart parents know that the key is to start saving early. There are a few accounts you can set up to relieve some of the burden. Here are a few tips for parents who are looking at the prospects of paying for college for one or […]

3 Tips to Make Your College Application Essay Resonate

November 20, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, College Admissions, College Application, Essay Writing, Personal Statement, Tips for High School Students Comments Off

You want your college essay to stand out and make the admission officer really take notice. Here are three tips that can help you reach your goal and get that acceptance letter. Make it about you – Your essay is sort of your introduction to the school. Sure, you listed everything you’ve done on the […]

College Funding Tips: Private Versus Federal Loans

November 13, 2018 By: slcps In: Blog, College Funding, College Loans, College Planning, College Tuition, Tips for High School Students, Tips for New Students Comments Off

Funding college can be difficult with tuition in the tens of thousands of dollars per year at most private institutions. There are many options for loans, but how can you know which one is right for you? Here are a few differences between private and federal loans. Private lenders are going to want to know […]

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