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11 May

FAQ: When should I start actively planning for college?

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  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips

When is the best time for your family to begin planning for college?  As colleges become more and more expensive, it has become necessary to begin the college planning process earlier and earlier.  We meet with thousands of families per …

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27 April

The Danger of Going into College “Undecided”

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  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips

What are the dangers of a student entering college as “Undecided?” The truth is, there are quite a few. Outlined below, you’ll find the top three dangers to this path. Then, we’ll offer some guidance on an alternative approach. 70% …

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08 March

FAFSA Changes You Need To Know (Part 3)

  • Posted by info@collegestrategy.org
  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips

Part Three of this three-part blog series is all about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes that pertain to both taxed and untaxed income.  These changes listed below are set to begin in July of 2023 and …

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21 February

FAFSA Changes You Need To Know (Part 2)

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  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips
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Part Two of this three-part blog series is all about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes that pertain to Divorced Parents.  These changes listed below are set to begin in July of 2023 and will impact the …

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16 February

FAFSA Changes You Need To Know (Part 1)

  • Posted by Hannah Devecht
  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips
  • Comments 2 comments

Overview The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government document that all parents need to fill out in order to receive need-based AND merit-based aid. There are some big changes coming down the line. These changes are …

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College Planning
19 January

How to Get Better Financial Aid Results: A Closer Look at Acceptance and Award Letters 

  • Posted by Hannah Devecht
  • Categories Blog, College Planning, College Strategy, Tips

This week’s post is dedicated to helping you learn how to get better financial aid results. We’ll do this by taking a closer look at those acceptance and award letters. We hope these strategies help you better prepare for and …

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22 October

5 Mistakes Students Make When Writing the Common App Essay

  • Posted by Hannah Devecht
  • Categories Tips

Trying to fit their whole life story into a 650-word essay. Narrow your focus! An essay that spans over a long portion of time will be less effective than a story that has meaning and connects to a larger theme …

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