Here is a list of colleges that require the SAT Writing Essay and or the ACT Writing Essay portion of these tests. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8T7VG8uKGE0d0RObExTZ0FDNlU/view AZ College Planning’s suggestion is to always take the test with  the writing until you know 100% if the college(s) that you will apply to require it or not.

New FAFSA changes for October 2016 will impact the 2017-2018 school year. There are two exciting changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA®) process this year. The 2017–18 FAFSA will be available earlier. You can file your 2017–18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier […]

Anticipated SAT dates for 2017-2018, note the new August date and removed January date. The proposed anticipated SAT test dates for the 2017 – 2018 school year are: August 26, 2017 October 7, 2017 November 4, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018, no subjects tests May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018

Phoenix College Fair 2016 the BIG ONE! Go, meet recruiters, schmooze, gather information on the colleges and Demonstrate Interest! The Phoenix College Fair for 2016 is October 23 Sunday 11AM-3PM. Imagine filling out 100 plus+ forms. I’ve got writers cramps just thinking about it. At the upcoming Phoenix College Fair, almost 200 schools will be represented. Working […]

Flinn Scholarship October 2016 for the 2017-2018 school year. The due date for the Flinn Scholarship application is Sunday, October 23, 2016, before the clock strikes midnight. for more info click this link http://www.flinn.org/flinn-scholars/the-scholarship/apply/ APPLICATION AT A GLANCE Forms that collect biographical and family data; information about current studies, extracurricular activities, honors and awards, and employment; Three […]

How to Apply for a PLUS Loan PLUS loans, PLUS loan repayment, If you’re a parent of a dependent undergraduate student or if you’re someone planning to attend graduate school, you’ve probably heard of the PLUS loan. The Direct PLUS Loanis a federal loan program that’s available specifically for these two groups of people to help […]

The 10 best sites to look for scholarships orignial article here http://www.hercampus.com/career/money/10-best-sites-look-scholarships With a new semester upon us and our bank accounts drained from holiday shopping and much-needed nights out, scholarships of any amounts can certainly come in handy. Here are the 10 best sites for searching for scholarship cash — along with one scholarship from […]

Preferential Student Packaging is a term you must know so you can get all the aid you can get. Colleges use financial aid to recruit and attract the students they want. This is called preferential packaging, offering more scholarships/grants to the students they want and “gapping” or under-awarding (offering more loans) to the students they […]

Don’t have a college yet? Here is a list of college that still have open seats for next fall 2016. http://www.nacacnet.org/research/research-data/College-Openings/Pages/College-Openings-Results.aspx Institution Name State/Country Freshmen Transfer Institutional Control Enrollment Financial Aid Housing Adams State University CO Yes Yes Public 1,000-4,999 Yes Yes Contact Info Aims Community College CO Yes Yes Public 5,000-9,999 Yes No Contact […]

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Private Scholarships Private scholarships are more readily available for you than you may think, especially in your local community. This is the first of a three-part series on Private Scholarships which includes many of the tips I used to give to my own clients to help them win thousands […]