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11 Jul

Is College Debt The Way To Go?

July 11, 2021
Posted by David K

Most colleges include student loans in their award packages. Some include what are called Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loans. This is a loan parents can take out to cover the cost of...

01 Apr

College Admissions, Preparing for College

What’s a Good ACT Score and what are the ACT Ranges and Percentiles?

July 4, 2021
Posted by David K
Admissions, Test Prep

There's often a lot of attention paid to the SATs in comparison to the ACTs (American College Test) – another crucial college entrance exam. However, for about 49% of the high school graduating class of 2020,...

03 Mar

College Financial Aid

When Is the Best Time to Submit College Financial Aid Forms

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K
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There are a number of different pieces to the college application puzzle, and most experts will tell you the best preparation for your child’s college applications is to set up a timeline. Part of...

03 Mar

College Financial Aid, College Planning

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K
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When filling out financial aid forms, you can expect to be called upon to present an accounting of your assets. But what counts as an asset on college financial aid forms? And do assets...

03 Mar

College Admissions

How to Read a College Acceptance Letter

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K
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Today's the day — your child's letter of acceptance from their favorite college has arrived. After celebrating the moment, however, it's essential to review the details of their college acceptance letter, which will provide...

02 Oct

College Planning

How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K

Students may have no test scores, altered grades and compromised extracurricular activities. So how will colleges dole out the discounts? Untold numbers of high school seniors have had trouble finding convenient places to take standardized...

01 Oct

College Planning

The Ins and Outs of College Test Prep

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K

In our partnership with Method Test Prep, we are happy to help parents and students navigate the challenges of standardized testing. Read on, and check back regularly for updates: When to Start Preparing for the...

02 Jun

Newsletter

June 2020 Newsletter

July 11, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

How to Prepare and Plan For Your Child's First Year of College Dear Parent(s), Summer! If you have a student soon to be a freshman in college, now is a great time to help them make...

01 May

Newsletter

May 2020 Newsletter

July 12, 2021
Posted by David K

Dear Parents, May is the month when I normally discuss student loans and work-study jobs. Normally I write about what parents and high school juniors are to do between now and September. But I'm going...

24 Jul

College Admissions, Preparing for College

Understanding the College Application Process

The college application process is a long journey that, for many, begins during your child’s Junior year of high school or even before. In fact, even though your child will start taking their most...

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Is College Debt The Way To Go?

What’s a Good ACT Score and what are the ACT Ranges and Percentiles?

When Is the Best Time to Submit College Financial Aid Forms

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

How to Read a College Acceptance Letter

How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season

The Ins and Outs of College Test Prep

Understanding the College Application Process

Is College Debt The Way To Go?

What’s a Good ACT Score and what are the ACT Ranges and Percentiles?

When Is the Best Time to Submit College Financial Aid Forms

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