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Common Questions About Planning For College

Let's break down three common concerns we hear from parents and identify what you can do to address them. 1. How can I ensure my child applies to schools that…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 5, 2025

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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, 2023

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Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

If you’re like many families, you spent a significant amount of money this past school year on college applications and senior year events. And when thinking about the upcoming cost…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 31, 2023

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March Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

With the arrival of these admission notifications, in short order, many graduating seniors will have a definitive response to the oft-asked question, “where will you be going to school next…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®March 28, 2023

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Making the Most of Admitted Student Days

Since first applying to a school to which admission has now been offered, circumstances and preferences may have changed. In fact, having received decisions from other target schools, your child…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 28, 2023

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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 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

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

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Common Questions About Planning For College

Essential Advice to Help Black Students Get Into Competitive Colleges

Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

March Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

Making the Most of Admitted Student Days

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

A New Beginning

Embarking on a New Year as College Nears

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