What is FAFSA?

What is FAFSA?

College is expensive, there’s no doubt about it. The cost of a bachelor’s degree at a state, public university could be upwards of $80,000. Since college is a big investment, the federal and state governments as well as individual colleges and career...
College 101: Class Basics

College 101: Class Basics

The freedom and independence of college life might be enticing enough to pursue a college degree, but it’s the degree that opens the door to greater career opportunities, higher pay, and increased job satisfaction. The classes required to earn a degree are much...
Choosing the Right College

Choosing the Right College

College can be fun, exciting, and adventurous… or challenging, lonely, and overwhelming. The difference between an amazing college experience and a less-than-stellar experience has a lot to do with the college you choose. You’ll know your college is a good fit if you...
What is a “Rigorous” High School Course Load?

What is a “Rigorous” High School Course Load?

You hear it from guidance counselors, parents, and college reps: “If you want to get into your first-choice college, you have to take challenging classes.” It’s true, your academic strengths and abilities as a student are best illustrated through...

Comparing the Costs: Public vs. Private

I find all too often parents tend to focus on the sticker price of college tuition instead of the actual true total out of pocket cost of college. A simple but critical formula to know before you apply to any school is COA-EFC=Need. The acronym means Cost of...