Understanding Factors that Influence Financial Aid Awards

By Brock Jolly / January 12, 2021

Jonathan discusses how institutions’ financial resources and enrollment goals impact aid awarding policies, and why families should not make enrollment decisions based solely on colleges’ posted sticker prices. Jonathan also…

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What Is an ABLE Account (529A Savings Plan)? Is It Right for Your Family?

By Austin Perryman / January 11, 2021

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December of 2014 to help disabled Americans and their families save money for future expenses (e.g. college)…

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Student Loan Stimulus Ending: What Federal Borrowers Need to Know

By Bradley Wood / December 22, 2020

Update 1/28/21: President Biden has signed an executive order extending the student loan forbearance through September 2021. That being said, much of the advice in the second half of the…

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8 Ways Your Student Can Help You Save on College

By Zack Whitlock / December 15, 2020

Your Child Needs to Understand the Financial Piece of College Finding the right college can take a lot of research and time.  The more collaborative the decision-making process between you…

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The world’s top university admissions support company

By Alexandra Koury / December 14, 2020

Increase your chances of acceptance to the Ivy League, Oxford, Cambridge and more  Who We Are Crimson Education is the world’s most successful US/UK university admissions support consultancy; with…

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How You Spend Your Winter Break or Summer Vacation Can Help Get You Into College

By Alexandra Koury / December 8, 2020

School breaks provide the perfect opportunity to get involved in activities and programs that will give you a competitive edge when building a well-rounded college application that stands out. When…

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The Importance of Starting Early on Your Activities List.

By Alexandra Koury / December 8, 2020

If there is one thing we know for sure about the US university application process, it is that US colleges are genuinely interested in who you are and what matters…

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How to Talk with Your Parents about Paying for College

By Online Media Source / November 23, 2020

Before you finalize your college list, make sure you and your parents are in synch about paying for college. Here are a few tips to help you and your parents…

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Navigating the Twists and Turns of Paying for College

By Brock Jolly / November 18, 2020

We sit down with Rob Maddox, Director of Financial Aid at St. Mary’s College, to discuss the following: applying for financial assistance, different sources of aid, student loans, and special…

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Choosing the Right College: Look Beyond the Brochures

By Brock Jolly / November 3, 2020

This post was updated on November 3, 2020. It was originally published on July 6, 2016. If your child is serious about going to college, then you need to look…

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