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Understanding your Financial Aid Award Letter

Understanding your Financial Aid Award Letter

8 Tips to Determine Net Price and Additional Scholarship Opportunities College-Bound Seniors: Congratulations on your many acceptances. Now YOU are in the Driver’s Seat. Understanding your options is imperative. When reviewing financial aid awards, the first thing you should do is compare all offers and check your college list in terms of net cost.  HOW DO YOU CALCULATE NET COST?…

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Guarantee Success On The SAT : A 6 Step Plan to Get You Started

Guarantee Success On The SAT : A 6 Step Plan to Get You Started

High School Juniors: Build a Solid SAT Test Prep Plan for Spring 2020 to Ensure Top Test Score Potential this Fall! There are two essential components that guarantee success on the SAT: Comprehensive preparation Testing opportunities   COMPREHENSIVE PREP Here is a Three-Tiered 6 Step Plan to Get You Started: FIRST: KNOW THE TEST Step One: Understand Foundation Concepts. On…

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Shopping for College Online During COVID: 4 Essential Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual College Tours

Shopping for College Online During COVID: 4 Essential Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual College Tours

  While virtual visits aren’t the same as in-person, on-campus tours, there are still strategic ways to get the most out of them. Here are some essential 2020 tips to help you make the best out of your virtual visit, including the necessary follow-up, so that you can find the best college or university that fits your criteria during COVID.…

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Top Five Action Items Seniors Must Do Now To Apply Early Action

Top Five Action Items Seniors Must Do Now To Apply Early Action

5 Action Items For High School Seniors Applying to College Early Action Top 5 Actions High School Seniors CAN and NEED to do NOW to Successfully Prepare for Early Action College Application Deadlines In any given year, the college admissions process can be overwhelming. This year has been particularly brutal for high school seniors. Over the last six months, they…

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THE COLLEGE PREP SUMMER SERIES 2020

THE COLLEGE PREP SUMMER SERIES 2020

High School Students: Don’t Fall Behind! Take Control of the College Admissions Process Amid COVID Challenges   Register for College Prep Summer Series 2020  Over the last three months, as a member of NACAC and IECA, I have been actively involved in virtual meetings and roundtable discussions surrounding COVID-19 and higher education. The cancellation of standardized tests, the transition to…

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HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE HARTFORD NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON APRIL 2ND!

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE HARTFORD NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON APRIL 2ND!

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE HARTFORD NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON APRIL 2ND! Even if you feel clueless about what university you might want to call home for the next four years, your High School College Fair can be your launching pad: time well spent if you do some pre-planning research.   Here are five ways…

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