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Financial Aid 101, Road Map To College: A Timeline of What To Do and When, Strengths Finder Assessment, How to Build A College List, How To Write Strong Essays
Understanding Financial Aid is the foundation of the college financial aid world. I provide tools to help you estimate your FAFSA Student Aid Report (formerly known as Expected Family Contribution), explain terms and timelines, scholarship opportunities, and how to identify colleges that offer better merit money. I can even tell you about a group of colleges where you can graduate debt-free!
Road Map To College: What To Do and When To Do It – Attention freshmen, sophomores, and juniors or parents! This is a preview of what you can do year by year to set yourself up for a less stressful application process. Includes a task list and timeline from freshman to senior year with time for questions.
NEW! Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment. Colleges aren’t just admitting students; they are building a community. How do you convey who you are and capitalize on your strengths? This assessment will help you tell your story and stand out for the right reasons.
Creating Your College List: What are YOUR priorities for your college experience? No debt? Specific major? Prestige? Geography? The list is endless but you can’t have it all. Learn how to research colleges, how many to apply to, and ways to increase the odds you get in come decision time.
How to Write a Strong College Application Essay will give you insight into what colleges hope to see, common mistakes, and how to get started. Leave with an essay outline if you follow along!
Details for all workshops are found here.