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Money For College Means Filling Out The Forms
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
This is the week that parents of high school seniors start to panic…not
because they may have a post high school senior living at home next year, but
because the financial aid forms deadlines begin ...
College Planning Isn't Just About Money
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
My daughter came home from her first semester at college to celebrate two
family weddings and Christmas with us. We were thrilled to see her. She
survived her first semester with decent grades and good ...
Has Sticker Shock Upset Your College Planning?
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
When I think of college planning I think of the antacid commercial that shows
a daughter jumping up and down with her mother while she is screaming "I
just got into the best college in ...
Marketing Your Student To Colleges
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
College admissions is very much like department store shopping. You want to
get a certain item for the best price possible. But price isn't the only
consideration, quality counts too. And while considering the quality; ...
What Is Your Backup Plan To Pay For College?
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
Do you allocate each paycheck determining in advance where the money goes? Do
you like to balance your checkbook? Do you know your credit card totals?
Do you have six months of income set aside ...
Will Your Student Find True College Happiness?
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
Planning a party requires lots of work. You decide on the place, the food,
the decorations, and the entertainment. But what if the decorations include
candles and the place doesn't allow an open flame? What ...
How To Spot A College Planning Superhero
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
Remember watching the old Superman cartoons? The bad guys would be destroying
the world and endangering the leading lady.
As a child, I would watch the devastation wondering if the hero would show
up. Part ...
Finding the Perfect College or University
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
This time of year high school seniors are stressing over this question: Which
college or university is my perfect school?
Should I join a student body of tens of thousands, or do I want a ...
College and Social Responsibility
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
College brings many opportunities for students. The most important
opportunity is preparing for a career. College is also brings opportunities
for students to develop social skills and make friendships that last a
lifetime. But how ...
Colleges and Demonstrated Interest
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
How does an admissions office choose their incoming freshman class? A lot of
weight goes to the GPA, test scores, and high school course difficulty.
Activities, honors, service, and leadership are all important as well. ...
Your Own Education Fix
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
With the mid-term elections in about a month, the political candidates are
becoming loud and vocal. Among the "I will increase jobs", the "I will
decrease taxes" and the "I will fix the economy" messages, ...
College Planning Virginia - Don't Lose Your Free Money For College
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
"What am I going do?" pled the frantic voice over the phone. "I really
want to return to college but HOW am I going to pay for it? Can they take
away all the money ...
How Prepared Are You To Pay For College?
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
Over the last nineteen months, we have seen the steady deterioration of our
country's economy. This has affected our clients through loss of income AND
significantly decreased value of savings. But with a little preparation, ...
Ten Reasons A College Education Is Worth The Money
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
Obtaining a college degree is more than just learning a trade or occupation.
A college degree could bring many other benefits. Below are ten of the top
reasons I feel are part of the college ...
Planning And Paying For College Is A Whole Different Game Today
By Mark Maiewski · 13 years ago
During what we consider the dark ages of the 60's and 70's most families
did not really have a problem paying or financing a college education.
However, this trend changed in the late 80's and ...