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How I was accepted at Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, BU, Michigan and more!
Category: Blog
You won’t believe how American University treated this family who made a mistake on the FAFSA
Thank you to Magda for sharing her story with the CFS community. Not all schools will conduct themselves as American University did in this situation. Having said that, we always want to shine a light on the fact that, although they are in the world of academia, colleges are very much BIG BUSINESS and are very much concerned about their own bottom line. Ensure that you are prepared accordingly.
Early Action vs. Early Decision?
The biggest piece of advice from parent’s who have just gone through the college process.
We survey parent’s at the end of every year. In this 1 minute clip, Matt shares the biggest piece of advice from parent’s who have just gone through the college process.
We don’t qualify for NEED-based aid…what can we do?
If you are a family who will not be eligible to receive need-based financial aid, it is even more important to be strategic with college selection. Be sure some of your colleges also offer merit aid, as that is where you will see your discounts.
Home Equity to Pay For College?
If your considering using the equity in your home to pay for college, this 2-minute video provides some insight on best practices and considerations.
Student/School Spotlight – Dominique from Florida State
Student/School Spotlight – Meghan from Univ. of Miami
Will I Qualify For Financial Aid? What if i don’t?
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Every journey should start by understanding this question….for better or worse!
Class of 2019 July Checklist
