by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 7, 2022 | Financial Aid, Uncategorized
Most families welcome financial aid from outside sources to help them pay for a college education. Although they may not accept all financial aid offered to them, they prefer as wide an array of choices as possible. Two important applications should be submitted by...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the cost of college tuition is 1,447% higher in 2022 than it was in 1977. During that time, tuition has experienced an average inflation rate of 6.28% per year, so a college charging $20,000 for four years of tuition in...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the cost of tuition sky-high and climbing, most families need to secure funds from external sources to help pay for a college education. The most easily accessible and largest source of financial aid is the Federal government, which awarded $46.4 billion to...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
COLLEGE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST College interviews are a great way to enhance your application. While often not mandatory, they may be right for you. An interview lets the school get to know you a little better, and vice versa. It also shows “demonstrated...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Colleges “score” students on a lot more than ACT or SAT exam scores and GPA. They often also take into account a campus and/or college fair visit, the time you spend on their website or talking to a regional rep, submitting early action, and more. The name...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have an effective strategy in place to help you make an excellent first impression and to end the interview on a winning note. Want to know the best question to ask if you want to end your interview on a great note? The two most important parts of any interview are...
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