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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

  • April 1, 2025
  • Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors
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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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...

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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 Ecliptic Financial Advisors
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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,...

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03 Mar
College Financial Aid

When Is the Best Time to Submit College Financial Aid Forms

  • May 16, 2021
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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...

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03 Mar
College Financial Aid, College Planning

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

  • May 16, 2021
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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...

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