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10 Mar
College Admissions

The College Entry Essay: Tips from Admissions Officers at Leading Schools

  • March 10, 2023
  • Posted by Elaine Hagin
Across the country, parents and high school seniors are in the middle of the daunting college application process, especially the much-feared, often misunderstood personal essay portion. How important is the essay section? Enough to...

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27 Jan
College Admissions, College Financial Aid, Financial Aid

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email.

  • February 7, 2023
  • Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors
It's common for colleges to send informative and important emails about your student's financial aid progress. But many aren't exactly what they seem. Some are blanket emails that go out to every applicant regardless...

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26 Jul
College Planning, Preparing for College

What Are You Really Paying For?

  • July 26, 2022
  • Posted by Deborah Zurlo
Over the past decade, there have been shifts in the way that students study. More important is the length of time they spend on their studies. According to an American Interest article College Students...

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20 May
College Admissions

Just What Is Going on With College Admissions?

  • August 7, 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 wrong...

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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...

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06 Feb
College Admissions, Financial Aid

Don’t Panic! It’s Just an Email (2022)

  • February 7, 2023
  • 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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