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Top Financial Planning for College Tips
Not surprisingly, a lot of parents ask me, "How do we afford college?” Parents who attended college twenty years ago...
Parents: A Cautionary Tale
I've had the pleasure of knowing Jason for several years, and as my daughter approached the college admission process,...
Personal Branding Examples that Build Success for Students
Personal branding for students in college: Massively Important. However, a lot of students do not recognize what...
College Affordability Before Applications
Apply first and hopefully the affordability works out. Each year many students use this approach when applying to colleges. Sadly, they often apply to multiple colleges that are out of their family’s affordability range. An additional affordability component that is...
College Funding Beyond the FAFSA
Financing a college education requires more than completing a FAFSA each year. If a student qualifies, federal grant and loan programs only provide limited funding amounts which often leave a significant affordability gap. I believe families need to consider the...
Transitioning and Thriving in College Life
A college admissions acceptance letter is not an endpoint--rather it is the start of a potentially meaningful journey that lies ahead. Transitioning and adjusting to campus life are often underestimated concepts for many students and even their parents. Many students...
Do You Really Know the Difference? Gap Year vs. Deferring
Coauthored by Jason Vallozzi, Founder, Campus to Career Crossroads & Ben Welbourn, Co-founder and COO, Verto Education. Photo credit - Verto Education students experiencing Fiji In a few short months, COVID-19 has radically altered college admissions. Stay tuned...
College Admissions Relationships Count Even Virtually
I have always believed college admissions is a people business. Relationships matter, maybe more than ever. Even though our world has moved to an online format, college admissions is people connecting with people. College applications are still read by a real person....
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters More Than Ever
Is your LinkedIn profile a professional liability? When was the last time it was updated? As unemployment rates are soaring each week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong LinkedIn presence, knowledge of the platform, and an ability to network online is more...
How to Plan for College in 12 Steps
College admissions has always been overwhelming and stressful to families. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll encounter new changes to the college process. Believe it or not, these changes won’t go away. For example, you may wonder whether the SAT or ACT test...
The Community Building Aspect of Networking
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae Often lost in our competitive and individualistic work culture is the fact that it takes a village to have a...
Going Behind The Scenes During Accepted Student Day Visits
Accepted Student Days at colleges can be an action-packed day of events. The excitement of being on campus with so much to see and do often leaves little time for students to think about how the campus can best fit their needs and expectations. I believe that...
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