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Financial aid award letter got you down? Don't sulk - do something!

Today is the day... May 1 marks the beginning of a new chapter for those accepted to college. They've researched, visited, applied, received..

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EnCompass Education Planning Solutions | Move Over, EAPs!

In our YouTube debut, Education Financing Consultant, Nina Flood, and I discuss how EnCompass Education provides education planning solutions for..

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The College Admission Essay | Juniors, Listen Up!

I've read them all...  and even still, most college admissions essays put me to sleep. Sorry. 

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College Waitlist | The Hardest Part?

Wide awake at 4:30 in the morning on a Sunday, I can't stop thinking about - what else?! - the conundrum of college admissions waitlists. I recall..
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Specialized Educational Consultants | On Befriending Your Kids

A generation or two ago dads went to work, moms stayed home and kids lived in fear of adult reprimands and punishments. Today, with so many..
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Colleges for Average Students? Look Beyond Average!

I always considered myself an "above average" student, (at least), and hoped my kids would be the same, (again, at least), but recent work alongside..

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Finding Financial Aid without Losing Your Mind

It is almost April and you are likely feeling this mixture of intense emotions. Your child has earned admission to college but wait, it costs WHAT?..
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Demonstrate Interest in Colleges or be Disappointed in the End!

As I sat, coffee in hand, reading The Boston Globe a couple of Sundays ago, I came across Peter Schworm's article, which made me want to jump up and..
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