by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 15, 2022 | Tax Planning
When a grandparent does estate planning, they often wish to provide for their grandchildren’s education. The grandparent may want to ensure that funds left for grandchildren are used to cover the expenses of college and nothing else. To achieve this result, a...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 5, 2022 | Exams
There are two signs of the success of a student’s college admissions campaign: being accepted by targeted colleges and being able to afford them. The achievement of high grades on Advanced Placement (AP) exams fosters both outcomes. A proven way for students to stand...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 21, 2022 | Financial Aid
While 81% of college-bound juniors and seniors view college as a path to a better life, only half of them feel confident about being able to finance their college education, according to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos Research for Sallie Mae. The survey examined...
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 | Jun 8, 2022 | Colleges
The first of four steps in identifying the right college for you is determining your educational and career goals. Once you have completed this important first step, the next is to consider your strengths, weaknesses, interests, goals, skills, and talents. This...
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