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06 Feb

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...

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...

03 Mar

College Financial Aid, College Planning

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

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

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...

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

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

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

How to Read a College Acceptance Letter

Overcoming 2024-25 Financial Aid Challenges: Key Lessons and Insights

Is Testing Really “Optional”?

The Answer to Supplemental Essay Stress: Making a Schedule

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