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20 May

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

May 20, 2022
Posted by Deborah Zurlo

I was recently teaching a college prep class when one of my students asked me, “Is it true that admissions this season were a bloodbath?” Interesting word usage, I thought! But she wasn’t...

23 Feb

College Planning

Which College Majors Pay Off and From Which Colleges?

February 23, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

If students knew that one major results in higher salaries than others - or that graduates from one university earn more than those with that exact same degree from another - wouldn't they make...

06 Feb

College Admissions, Financial Aid

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email

February 6, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

After your student applies to college, emails are regularly sent from admissions and financial aid offices. Many seem vague, and result in confusion and even panic. One thing that really upsets parents is admissions telling you...

12 Jan

Preparing for College

Standardized Testing: The Ins and Outs of the ACT and SAT

January 12, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

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...

01 Nov

College Admissions, College Financial Aid

Staying on Top of the College Application Process

January 6, 2022
Posted by Deborah Zurlo

Many parents get very worked up about college admission forms and essays. This is a good place to step back and let your student take the lead. The bottom line is, if they don't...

23 Aug

College Planning

Virtual Opportunities with Colleges and Universities

January 19, 2022
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

We highly recommend that students take advantage of the virtual opportunities colleges are offering. Participating in virtual tours, virtual information sessions, and opportunities to connect with members of the admissions team can provide a...

22 Aug

College Planning

Balancing Your College Planning Checklist

October 20, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

One of the most important things that rising seniors can do over the summer is to balance their college lists. Many students apply to a lot of colleges just to make sure they have...

11 Jul

College Planning

Is College Debt The Way To Go?

July 11, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

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?

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

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...

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Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

Which College Majors Pay Off and From Which Colleges?

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email

Standardized Testing: The Ins and Outs of the ACT and SAT

Staying on Top of the College Application Process

Virtual Opportunities with Colleges and Universities

Balancing Your College Planning Checklist

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

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

Which College Majors Pay Off and From Which Colleges?

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email

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