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Minimizing Stress in the Homestretch

Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 1, 2023

Senior Student

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

Here are a few steps you can take now to be better prepared when college decisions and financial commitments need to be made in the months ahead: 1. Take an…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 9, 2023

Affording College Using Your 529

Report on Higher Education 2022

Message from the Executive Director There are nearly 6 million K-12 students in California. There are over 2.6 million undergrad and grad students. With close to 9 million students in total, no…

ScholarShare 529January 5, 2023

Affording College Senior Student

A New Beginning

There is a lot to love about turning the page on a calendar year – with this reset comes a new beginning. Congratulations on this new beginning if you are…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®January 5, 2023

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How, Who, and When to ask about Affordability on a Campus Visit

Excitement builds as you are thinking about planning a series of college campus visits. As you walk around each campus, you will begin to discover if you can see yourself…

Gregory Bish, Ph.D.December 27, 2022

Junior Student Parenting

Dear Parent of High School Junior

If you have kept in depth discussion of the subject under wraps during Freshman and Sophomore years, you and your teen are about to go on a voyage of discovery…

ScholarShare 529July 10, 2022

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Spotlight on the California University System

CSU boasts many accolades related to quality and value and, while each of the 23 campuses is unique and compelling in its own way, they all share a common focus…

Bright Horizons College CoachJune 21, 2022

Parenting Senior Student

Embarking on a New Year as College Nears

Here are some steps you can take to make the most out of this special point in time: 1. Examine, embrace and celebrate where you are There’s no doubt that…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 10, 2022

Affording College Using Your 529

Report on Higher Education 2021

Access California Education WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN. And, we want the best for them. These simple facts are why we work to provide every opportunity for our kids to succeed—the…

ScholarShare 529October 21, 2021

College Admissions Uncategorized

Essential Advice to Help Black Students Get Into Competitive Colleges

The key is to communicate those values to admissions offices. Your student having strong grades is something to be proud of, but it’s not enough on its own to stand…

ScholarShare 529July 25, 2021

College Admissions Senior Student Videos

Class of 2022 College Admissions Advice

Is your high school senior planning to go to college in the fall of 2022? Then make sure to watch this video chock full of practical advice and tips from…

Bright Horizons College CoachJune 30, 2021

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