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February – Local Lectures, Seminars and Other Events!

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February 2016 Lectures, Seminars, and Other Events Follow the links to register for these free events! UCSD: 1) Origins of Genus Homo Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny Date: Friday, February 05, 2016 https://calendar.ucsd.edu/DisplayEventDetail.asp?iEventID=189104&iSubCatID=&iRoomID= 2) William S. Lerach speaks on “The Holocaust Litigations: Is Holding Corporate Evil Accountable an Impossible Dream?” Department …

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Looking for some volunteer opportunities?! Here are a few that are ongoing or coming up in the near future 1) RanchoBernardo Community Council – Student Representative (must be a resident of RB) – click here for app 2) SDDepartment of Parks and Recreation: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/parks/volunteer.html 3) FeedingAmerica – San Diego: http://feedingamericasd.org/get-involved/volunteer/individuals-families/

Our quest to educate families.

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Dear Families! We have been working diligently this last month on submitting over 500 financial aid forms for our current and renewal clients. We have spoken to a good number of them and of few of our clients who have been with us through their students’ high school and college years and they suggested that …

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Do the classes I take in high school matter? How many AP classes should I take?

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Do the classes I take in high school matter? How many AP classes should I take? Answer: Here’s my typical former-Admissions-Counselor answer: It depends! When selecting high school courses, always start by making sure you are choosing those that are considered “approved” A-G courses. You want to be sure that you are meeting the minimum …

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Wishing You Could Get Up Close and Personal with the Colleges?

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Wishing You Could Get Up Close and Personal with the Colleges? At College Planning Source we connect with universities of all types and sizes to help your student find their perfect match! We have invited universities from across the nation to send a representative or alumni to share a 20 minute presentation and answer your …

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3 Things Your Financial Planner Won’t Tell You about Paying for College

College Funding / By College Planning Source

Financial planners are an excellent resource for retirement planning, investment advice, and portfolio management. But because college planning is such a multifaceted process with many non-financial aspects, it can have a real impact on your finances that you financial planner might be blind to. The following are three things your financial planner won’t tell you …

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How Advanced Placement Classes Can Help Pay for College

College Funding, Financial Aid, General / By College Planning Source

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are classes students can take while in high school that can earn them college credit before they even step foot on a college campus. AP courses are a phenomenal way for high school students (and their parents) to get a jump on college and save an enormous amount of money in …

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5 College Loan Secrets Every Parent Should Know

College Funding / By College Planning Source

When planning for your child’s college education, financing is often the first concern on your list. Many parents and students turn to student loans to pay for college or at least offset some of the expenses. While borrowing money for school is a common and well-established practice, there are some pros and cons you should …

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How to Pay for College without Going Bankrupt Part 2

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Part 2 With each college application your high school senior fills out, you are filled with simultaneous joy and anxiety. Your child is ready to spread her wings and fly. But the question that’s weighing you down is how you’ll pay for it.

How to Pay for College without Going Bankrupt Part 2

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