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02 Oct

How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season

May 16, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

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 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...

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...

17 Mar

College Admissions

How to Navigate the College Waitlist Process

May 16, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

How to Navigate the College Waitlist Process It's a bittersweet moment for parents and children. While your child has gained acceptance to some of the colleges they’ve applied to, they may have also been placed...

12 Feb

College Admissions, Preparing for College

College Tour Checklist – Everything You Need to Look for When Touring a College

May 16, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

A college tour is a great coming-of-age experience for a child and an important part of the process of choosing the right school. If you’re at the stage of planning college visits, you want...

07 Feb

College Planning, Financial Aid

Paying for College: What You Need to Know About Making College More Affordable

July 4, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

One of the biggest challenges for a parent is figuring out how to afford college. Why is college so expensive? In today’s market, a good college may cost $50,000 a year or more! If...

12 Sep

Preparing for College

Guide to Helping Your Child Choose the Right College

Choosing the right college is a big step toward your child’s future career. A “good fit” college gives your child the tools to succeed academically and the extracurricular activities to support a well-rounded college...

09 Aug

College Admissions, Preparing for College

How to Help My Child Prepare for Their College Admissions Interview

Preparing for college admissions interviews can be a nerve-wracking prospect. Your child may be looking to you for how to prepare for the college admissions interview, and since it's probably been some time since...

11 Jul

Financial Aid

How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter: Understanding the Real Cost of College

Applying for financial aid can be a very stressful part of the college admissions process. For some, receiving the financial aid award letter can be almost as stressful. The financial aid award letter is...

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How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season

The Ins and Outs of College Test Prep

Understanding the College Application Process

How to Navigate the College Waitlist Process

College Tour Checklist – Everything You Need to Look for When Touring a College

Paying for College: What You Need to Know About Making College More Affordable

Guide to Helping Your Child Choose the Right College

How to Help My Child Prepare for Their College Admissions Interview

How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter: Understanding the Real Cost of College

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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