A college graduate will earn over twice as much throughout their lifetime as compared to someone with only a high school diploma.

Unfortunately, the cost to graduate can be between $50,000 and $200,000, which means that "getting in", "staying in", and graduating for the least cost possible are all very important

Qualified students may enroll in a comprehensive program which provides you with everything below - step-by step guidance through the maze of rules, regulations, traps and pitfalls of college admission and funding.

"The Preparation Package"

1. Build a Confidential Student/Family Profile, which familiarizes us with the student's high school achievements, future goals, and anticipated educational requirements.
   
   
2. Timeline, Flow Charts, Newsletters, and Procedural Reminders are used to keep the family posted with the progress and upcoming steps.
   
   
3. Toll-Free Telephone Access to a live college preparation and funding professional to answer any questions the family may have during the process.
   
   
4. Provide the Student/Family with Password-Protected Access to the "Client Secure" Portion of our Website, which is filled with an enormous amount of detailed college preparation and funding information - all in one convenient location.  Included are: important terms and phrases; effective planning and funding strategies; pitfalls to avoid; and our "what you must know" list.
   
   
5. High School Preparation - specific details regarding the qualities institutions typically look for in a prospective student; along with assistance on building an impressive transcript and methods to effectively present your achievements to the colleges.
   
   
6. Career Planning, Guidance, and Suggestions - career information via testing, scoring, and reporting as requested by the student, which is designed specifically to help select a course of study compatible with his/her interests, abilities, and values.
   
   
7. ACT, PSAT, SAT I and SAT II Subject Tests - guidance on which tests to take and when to take them, including: testing dates and registration details; specific procedures, strategies, and tips for effective testing; access to the latest (and best) study guides and practice tests; and information regarding how the tests are administered and how the scores are reported.
   
   
8. College Search, Selection, and Application Preparation - ideas and direction to help you keep your options open and best match your desired criteria with institutions that offer those requirements.  Details on when and how to apply for admissions, including specifics on how institutions score applications; what to include and what to avoid; and the most overlooked and underrated items on the admission application.  At the client's request, we will also review and critique admission applications prior to submission.
   
   
9. Campus Visits - provide information on how and when to visit, including: details on who to meet with; how to arrange your tours; what to look for; and how to get the most from your visits.

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"The Funding Package"

1. The Funding Process - provide details on the workings of the process, including: what makes up the funding package; suggestions on proper asset positioning; vital statistics on over 1,600 institutions regarding percentage of need met and type of funding offered; explanation of special circumstances and how they may apply to your family; and funding distribution procedures and their effect.
   
   
2. College Funding Planning Report - evaluates the family's current financial situation, offers available options and strategies, and projects the amount of institutional funding that may be offered based on each school's past awards.
   
   
3. Private-Sector Scholarships - we assist the student in locating both general and specific private-sector scholarships for which they may apply.  We also provide information that includes: scholarship scam warnings; creating an effective core application; how and when to write request letters; what to include in your applications and what to avoid; how to write a powerful essay; and how the placement of a private-sector award may affect other funding.
   
   
4. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - we complete, endorse, and file the required FAFSA on behalf of the student/family.
   
   
5. At the client's request, we will assist the family with the completion and submission of the following: CSS/Profile, Verification Worksheet(s), and Required Miscellaneous Application(s), if required by the institution(s).
   
   
6. Student Aid Report (SAR) - we review and check the SAR for accuracy, making any necessary corrections and/or updates.
   
   
7. Award Letter Evaluations - we evaluate and offer an opinion regarding each institution's offer of funding based on the student's qualifications and the school's past funding offers.  We also suggest an appeal strategy for additional funding, if applicable.

Students/families who don't currently qualify for the comprehensive program can still benefit from the "Funding Package" above, which is focused on steps the parents can take to increase eligibility for free financial aid.

Contact us now - before the financial aid deadlines sneak up on you!