College admissions take toll on parents/students

May 21, 2008

Cave Creek — March and April are busy times for colleges across the United States. This is when the bulk of acceptance letters and award letters are sent out to nail-biting anxious students and their parents. With the anxiety of waiting over, some students and parents are shocked and bewildered at the award letters. These […]

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7 tips to make the most of your college visits

May 20, 2008

If you are even thinking about going to college in the next few years, visiting your potential colleges is one of the most important steps that you can take. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without going for a test drive, you would be amazed at what you can learn about a school in […]

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$34,728 dollar college mistake in just 8 days.

May 15, 2008

Cave Creek, AZ – With so many college and university choices it is crucial to do research before your student heads off to school.   re-search, (noun) ree-surch: diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.:   The average student spends 4 to 6 […]

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Waitlist tragedies

May 14, 2008

What to do if your student is waitlisted Hi J.D. the college guy with a college tip if your student has been wait-listed, What to do if you’re waitlisted or rejected from your top choices…  Well, this time of year is always an emotional roller-coaster for me. On the one hand, for the majority of […]

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New law affects families with college bound students

May 10, 2008

Washington DC — Signed into law on May 8, 2008 by President Bush was legislation aimed to prevent the shortage in student loans.   To reassure families that student loans would be available in the fall, President Bush made an

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Top 11 Reasons Why Students Drop out of College

May 6, 2008

Hi, J.D. the College Guy here with another tip. This tip is why students drop out of college and don’t finish. To avoid these reasons your student and you must… · Have a clear and concise graduation goal and timeline · Visit the campus before attending · Get an internship (attend the workshop to understand […]

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Late start tips on finding college money

May 5, 2008

Here are tips for those getting a late start on finding college money   It’s the 11th hour — no, make that the12th hour — and the clock is ticking closer to midnight in your scramble to find college money for your high school senior.   You’re standing at the starting line. You have this […]

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