Financial Aid Basics for College Students
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Top 4 Things Successful Students Know And DO!
The biggest challenge facing college freshmen around the country is that they are arriving academically… [more]
Find Out What it Really Takes
Former Harvard Admissions Officer Spills His Guts on the Admissions Process! Buy the Audio Interview Special Price ONLY $9.95 The download link will immediately be delivered to your inbox. In this 1-hour audio interview we talk with Chuck Hayes former Senior Admissions Officer … [Read More]
College Planning ebooks
Each of these Blueprint eguides contain checklists, tips, and organizational tools all in a handy guide to give you the tools for success and help you focus in and get organized. These products will be delivered to your inbox immediately upon purchase-- no waiting by the mailbox for weeks on end. … [Read More...]
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7 tips to Make the Most of your College Visits
If you are even thinking about going to college in the next few years, visiting your potential colleges is one of the most important steps that you can take. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without going for a test drive, you would be amazed at what you can learn about a school in just a few hours. So, to help you get started, here are some tips to make the most of your visits: 1. Start by visiting one type of each college you are considering. For instance, if you are not sure whether … [Read More...]
Top 5 Myths about Who Qualifies For Financial Aid
In need of Financial Aid but don't qualify? You may have participated in or over-heard parents discussing the high cost of college. These conversations typically end up with everyone agreeing that they make too much money for financial aid or that they are not from the ‘right’ ethnic group to qualify for free money. In reality these thoughts are actually myths. There are several myths circulating out there; so I wanted to offer some clarity on the five we hear about the most. Myth 1 … [Read More...]
College Bound Flight Plan – Will Your Child’s Exit Strategy Get Off the Ground?
Do You Live Moment by Moment? No successful business person would ever dream of stepping into a meeting without an agenda; yet these same people return home each evening only to parent on a "moment by moment" basis. I want to challenge you to take a few minutes now and think about what kind of person you want walking out your door to college. When I had my daughters, I really spent a lot of time developing a very proactive parenting approach. I discovered exactly what I was looking for and then … [Read More...]
What Have You Done To Prepare For Your College Freshman Coming Home For The Holidays?
Beware of Hidden Landmines Your college freshman is coming home for the holidays, now what? Having the time to reconnect and visit is very enticing. But this time is filled with lots of hidden landmines. Your child has been on their own with no curfews, no one to report to, enjoying total freedom. The dynamics have changed and whether we as parents want to admit it, so have our children. So, how do you navigate this new twist to your relationship? Remember Key Term The key term to remember … [Read More...]
Think Accurately
Your power of thought is the only thing that you have absolute control over. To use this power effectively, you must think accurately. Successful people make their own decisions and have a definite system by which they reach decisions with accuracy. They gather information, get the opinions of others, but in the final analysis they make the decision themselves. There are two fundamental bases for accurate thinking: inductive reasoning which is based on assumption of unknown facts or … [Read More...]
5 Tips For Staying Involved In Your Teen’s Academic Success
As the parent your role on your teen's school success team is critical. Don't make the mistake several parents do and decrease your involvement when your child starts middle school. More now than ever - they need you! Both middle and high school present a new set of challenges for a student and your participation is the key to their success. Here is how: 1. Meet the teachers and staff. Get to know the people who make up the rest of your child's school success team. Make it a point to … [Read More...]
Students – Stay Focused!
As you get started in this new academic year stop and take inventory of your scholastic behaviors. Are you equipped to deal with the demands of the upcoming year? Be prepared to deal with procrastination, organization, hectic schedules, studying demands, professors, and your social life. By taking a few minutes now to plan, you can decide to have a successful academic year. The results through targeting the pitfalls and preparing accordingly will amazed you. Procrastination can raise its … [Read More...]
