by Allison | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog, Financial Aid, Funding your Education, Headlines
Just what does all this mumbo jumbo on my financial aid letter actually mean? Financial aid letters do not all look the same, making it difficult to compare each school’s offer. To make sense of it all you will need to approach all of your offers similarly. A...
by Allison | Feb 22, 2015 | Blog, Financial Aid, Funding your Education, Headlines, Part time job
Working while you are a college student is a great way to build your skills and learn time management as you juggle academics, work, co-curricular activities, and your social life. Earning some cash is not a bad thing either. Without much extra work or planning in...
by Allison | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Financial Aid, Helpful Links: Financial Aid, Making the Right Choice, Uncategorized
Financial aid packages are confusing. The line items can look innocuous but you need to look more closely at the underlying roots to learn the long term implications. Loans have varying (and variable) interest rates, work-study funds are not credited to your...
by Allison | Apr 10, 2013 | A1EC News, Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Headlines, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice
Admissions letters have arrived. Are you and your family weighing your options? Not sure which direction to go? Talk to the Admissions1 Professionals. As you and your student sift through the various admissions options and financial aid packages on the table consider...
by Allison | Apr 28, 2012 | Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Headlines, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options
Aah Summertime! If you are a parent of a rising senior, you and your son or daughter are breathing a sigh of collective relief—11th grade is behind us! However, don’t let the lazy days of summer fool you. There are a number of items that should be on...
by Allison | Aug 5, 2011 | Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Headlines, Visiting Schools
Are you or your child spending some sleepless nights thinking about the start of senior year and the college selection process? Here is some advice on how to get yourself (or your student) situated for a great start to the new school year and beyond: We challenge...
