May 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
When Sean Galligan, a senior at Weymouth High School, received his financial aid package from Worcester Polytechnic Institute this spring, he knew right away that he had to apply for more money. Galligan’s college savings took a hit when the stock market...
May 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
How long do you want your kid to be in college earning a 4-year degree? Maricopa County — Sal & J.D. ‘the college guys’ have been asking parents for the last three plus years in the free workshops entitled How to not go broke paying for college,...
May 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
Some counselors suggest applying to three types of colleges, safety, match and reach schools. Understanding that a reach college is a school that maybe my child will be admitted. The admittance rate of colleges should be researched to determine if it is a reach school...
Apr 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
By J.D. Wyczalek (why-zall-ick) Arizona’s premier college planner Phoenix — Did you read the article in the StarTribune today? The last paragraph of the article in the StarTribune states “Nothing is too shocking in terms of student loans,” said Paul...
Apr 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Do you have an exceptionally bright child? Is your kid advanced for his/her age? Then consider the brainpower scholarship of the Mensa Organization. Mensa is the largest, oldest and best-known high-IQ society in the world. (Heck, my father-in-law is a member!) It is a...
Apr 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid students file annually to determine financial aid received is composed of six pages and 120 questions, which is longer than many tax returns. At this length, students said the form can be burdensome. Sophomore interior...
