May 29 (5-29) is National 529 College Savings Plan Awareness Day. This designated day of the year is for celebrating the importance of preparing for future college expenses and the advantages of 529 College Savings Plans. For those unfamiliar with college savings, a 529 Plan is an education savings plan operated by a state or…
How to Apply for Scholarships Even if money grew on trees, you’d have to grab your basket and get to work. The same goes for scholarships. They don’t come to you. You have to go out and get them. The good thing is there are a lot of scholarships – many more than there…
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refund this year is roughly $3,000, reported CNN (4.3.14). Here are some great suggestions on what to do with the refunded money for parents of teenagers who plan to attend college: 1. Pay for tutoring. The importance of grades for colleges cannot be ignored. The GPA…
Mandee Heller Adler, expert college advisor and CEO of International College Counselors, write about the VIP Applications that select high school seniors may receive. As the college advisors at International College Counselors understand, VIP Applications also come under the names “Presidential Select,” “Select Scholar,” “Priority Application,” and others. These special applications are primarily a marketing ploy with benefits for both the school and the student. International College Counselors help a wide range of students navigate the college admissions process.Mandee Heller Adler, expert college advisor and CEO of International College Counselors, write about the VIP Applications that select high school seniors may receive. As the college advisors at International College Counselors understand, VIP Applications also come under the names “Presidential Select,” “Select Scholar,” “Priority Application,” and others. These special applications are primarily a marketing ploy with benefits for both the school and the student. International College Counselors help a wide range of students navigate the college admissions process.
Almost every accredited university provides support services for students with learning disabilities. These services vary in quality and extent from school to school. For students with disabilities, it is imperative to find the school that is the best ‘fit’ in providing programs, policies, procedures, and facilities that meet your needs. Below are some tips on…