#Collegecash Summary The Next Step Choosing your College
Most of the week, I have been on the phone with parents about college decisions and financial aid. Students across the board have been admitted to many amazing colleges. But families still have a hard time communicating to students how well they have done to get into the colleges on their list. The parents, students that I have been chatting most of the year about their student’s college lists. The college admissions process is tough and now it is time to chose your college – here is some info to... Read The Rest →
Your Guide to Your Financial Aid Award Letter
You have been making great progress and now your college dreams are closer than ever. You have applied to and been accepted by several colleges, correctly completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and received and carefully reviewed your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR will have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) listed, although this is not necessarily the amount of money your family will have to pay. It is a starting point for the colleges to begin the financial aid award process. The next step on your... Read The Rest →
The Empty-Nest Road Trip Blues
Bruce Sallan, author of “A Dad’s Point-of-View: We ARE Half the Equation” and radio host of “The Bruce Sallan Show – A Dad’s Point-of-View” gave up a long-term showbiz career to become a stay-at-home-dad. He has dedicated his new career to becoming THE Dad advocate. He carries out his mission with not only his book and radio show, but also his column “A Dad’s Point-of-View”, syndicated in over 100 newspapers and websites worldwide, his “I’m NOT That Dad” vlogs, the “Because I Said So” comic strip, and his dedication to... Read The Rest →
Top 10 Survival Tips for College
College is a whole new world, so be prepared! Here are our top 10 survival tips to help you get – and stay – focused Don’t overload your schedule. If you haven’t already registered, try not to schedule back to back classes. You’ll wear yourself out besides missing the best times to study–right before and right after class. Start off on the right foot. Know what’s expected of you Take notes from the first day even if it’s routine stuff you think you already know. Establish a routine time to... Read The Rest →
Presenting Your Best Image on Social Media During College Search
This week, we’ve invited Social Media Consultant, Peg Fitzpatrick, to talk about how you can put your best image forward – on social media – during your college search. Here are Peg’s top three tips: Please use common sense! Don’t post bad language, inappropriate photos or other unprofessional images. It’s time to think beyond just YOU but to your future and how you want to be viewed as an adult. Highlight your accomplishments, share your volunteer work and show that you are a good member of your community. When using... Read The Rest →
11 Ways to Jump Start the College Admissions Process Your Junior Year
Guest Post By International College Counselors With the release of the new Common Application, the 2012-2013 college admissions cycle has officially started. From a college admissions point of view, the Junior year is the most important year of high school. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are eleven tips from the college advisors at International College Counselors that will help Juniors jump start the college admissions process. 1. Meet with your counselor. Discuss your career goals and the classes you... Read The Rest →
Answers to all your questions LIVE Thursday’s on our #CollegeCash Chat!
Hi Everyone! You have questions and I have the answers, so I’m excited to host a fun and informative live chat on twitter just for you! Each Thursday (from 10:00-11:00 pm EST) we will come together with industry leaders in an open forum to reveal financial aid tips and engage in live discussions to help you easily navigate the financial aid process. This week (February 16), we’ll be discussing: Students in Limbo: What’s next? If your student has been wait-listed, accepted or rejected, you’ll want to join us to discuss... Read The Rest →
All About the College Prep Process On-Line Summary
Jodi Okun, Financial Aid Specialist and host of #CollegeCash planned another night of incredible resources for parents and students with college on their mind on November 10 2011. This was a well attended, fabulous hour for the community that meets each week to talk about college and all the many steps that families must take to get their students on the correct path and off to college. Special Guest Suzanne Shaffer of the popular website Parent’s Countdown to College Cash answered Jodi’s questions and together they provided a wealth of... Read The Rest →
September 29, 2011 #CollegeCash Seminar Summary
This week in #CollegeCash, host Jodi Okun held an Open Mic night to get to know her chat participants. Jodi’s goals for #CollegeCash are “to provide a space for us to connect, engage, learn and support each other. To bring individuals together and creating a community of “us.” This is being met each week as people come and join into the conversation about college funding, scholarships, FAFSA and much more. The journey from High School to College is a very big, overwhelming trip for students and parents – getting professional... Read The Rest →