NEVER MAKE YOUR COLLEGE CHOICE BASED ON COLLEGE RANKINGS

NEVER MAKE YOUR COLLEGE CHOICE BASED ON COLLEGE RANKINGS

Higher education is an excellent investment if you select the right school. However, never make that choice based on college rankings. It's easy to assume that a highly ranked college is a good choice. But is the best college deal the best deal for you? Picture this. Your son or daughter worked hard throughout high school. They earned top grades while taking a full schedule of challenging courses. They spent many hours preparing for college entrance exams, visited numerous college campuses, ....

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THE WINDS ARE SHIFTING AND COLLEGE PLANNING IS CHANGING!

THE WINDS ARE SHIFTING AND COLLEGE PLANNING IS CHANGING!

The cost of college has been unaffordable for some time now. Both students and parents are going into incredible debt to get a college education. But is college worth the cost today? This COVID-19 pandemic crisis has created a fear of the unknown, such as whether or not enrolled students will attend classes, and how colleges will coordinate those classes to meet social distancing standards. As a result, today families want a bigger bang for their buck when it comes to picking a college. T....

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HOW INSURANCE ADVISORS CAN USE COLLEGE FUNDING TO SCORE MORE HIGH-INCOME CLIENTS IN 2020-2021

HOW INSURANCE ADVISORS CAN USE COLLEGE FUNDING TO SCORE MORE HIGH-INCOME CLIENTS IN 2020-2021

Although the New York Times created an “opinion” article titled “Rich Kids Are Eating Up the Financial Aid Pot” this article is not really opinion… it’s a FACT! The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a perfect storm in college admissions where colleges are looking for any family that can afford to pay cash for two-thirds of the cost and will discount the balance using tuition-discounts (merit or gift money). Colleges need to put kids on campus and high-income families can score a majo....

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DESPERATE FOR FALL ENROLLEES, COLLEGES ARE LURING STUDENTS WITH CAMPUS PERKS AND COLD CASH

DESPERATE FOR FALL ENROLLEES, COLLEGES ARE LURING STUDENTS WITH CAMPUS PERKS AND COLD CASH

Free classes! Free parking! Prime dorm rooms! More cash! The Coronavirus has turned college planning into a version of the PRICE IS RIGHT. The only thing missing is Drew Carey and the large spinning wheel. This pandemic crisis has created a fear of the unknown, such as whether or not enrolled students will attend classes, and how colleges will coordinate those classes to meet social distancing standards. High prices and what used to be relatively standard recruiting practices have turned colleg....

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