GPA rumor scandals and otherwise weirdness Weighted, un-weighted, IB, AP, Honors what is this whole mess? Parents have asked me what are colleges looking for and what are high schools looking for as it relates to grades. The answer is surprising. What are colleges REALLY looking for in a GPA?   What you don’t know […]

Cancellation of Debt or  COD for short. Due to the state of the economy over the last year, it is imperative to know and understand how cancellation of debt may affect the ability to get financial aid. Can I get my student loans cancelled? Yes and no. See #5 below. If a cancelled debt is […]

Higher Education Federal Tax Benefits Guide – 2009 Tax Year There’s great news for parents and students: the federal government provides a number of tax incentives that can help defray the cost of higher education. These incentives come in a couple of forms: Tax credits, which directly reduce the amount of tax you are liable […]

Did you catch Obama’s speech the other day, here is a recap on his comments related to college and education. Obama Calls For College Tax Credit and Debt Forgiveness President Barack Obama touted education among his top priorities in his first State of the Union address, proposing a $10,000 higher-education tax credit for families and […]