Is your family trying to figure out how to send one or more kids to college without being in debt forever? College Planning Source can help! Our experienced financial advisors take an 8-step approach to help you maximize the amount of free money for college that your family can obtain. Initial assessment – We need […]
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer LETTERS OF REC 101 Which teachers do I ask? Above all, your recommenders should be reliable, teachers you can trust to write well about you. They should be teachers from your junior or sophomore year –– bonus points if you’ve had them for multiple classes, since you spent more
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAJOR IN? Getting Off the Ground Start with what you’re interested in. You’ll excel in areas that excite you, and that tends to show through in the work you complete. Take research. If you’re passionate about what you’re researching, it feels less like work.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is more distance learning available now than ever before. However, this poses a challenge for some students who find it difficult to focus outside of the classroom environment. Here are a few tips to help you have the best experience, even if you can’t take your classes in person
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When deciding on a university, you are probably going to get a lot of outside advice. Some of it will help you make a good decision, so don’t ignore all of it (even though you may have to take some advice with a grain of salt). However, when it comes to meeting your own personal
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People were excited to get their stimulus payments following the passing of the CARES Act. However, what many people do not realize is that this government legislation also provides cash assistance for college students who have experienced loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few details that may help you get your share
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer College is both school and home, so it’s really important to find a place you really vibe with. Here are a few things to think about as you start compiling your college list. Think beyond academics. You’ll have a lot more free time in college, so pay attention to
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In a recent discussion with the New York Times, the University of Kentucky was frank about what college may look like in the fall semester due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. What are some of the changes that students need to be prepared for, and how will this change the future of learning? Here are
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Each college in the US is facing a difficult decision with the effects of the global pandemic beginning to affect plans for the Fall semester. Here are a few of the options that schools are looking into and the reasons why. Online education – This is obviously the safest option if the pandemic is still
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Will classes return to campus in September? Will there be new online learning options? How will student financial aid be impacted? What measures are being taken by the school to help ensure the safety of students? These are all great questions if you are planning on being in college in September. Unfortunately, most colleges don’t
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