by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 25, 2022 | Colleges
The traditional image of college education features students in a classroom with a professor lecturing them. But lately, more and more students are opting to take college courses online from home. Instead of a classroom, students engage with their coursework,...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 17, 2022 | Exams
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted college credit-by-examination program in the United States. While Advanced Placement (AP) courses are usually taken by above-average students, CLEP exams benefit average and non-traditional,...
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...
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