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How to Crush Your College Interviews

How to Crush Your College Interviews

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 12, 2021 | Admissions Tips

If you’re a high school junior, you should be planning ahead for the college interviews that will help you select the schools that are best for you. By speaking with you one-on-one, the interviewer can get to know you better on a personal level and experience your...
Your Essays Should Make You Stand Out

Your Essays Should Make You Stand Out

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 8, 2021 | Admissions Tips

If you’re a high school junior, you’re already aware of the importance of essays in college admissions. Essays are often the difference between acceptance or rejection. In an article in The New York Times, Janet Morrissey sums it up this way: “The essay is your...
U. S. Military Student Financial Aid

U. S. Military Student Financial Aid

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 3, 2021 | Financial Aid

The U.S. Military funds the college education of service members through a number of programs and institutions. These include the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) the United States Military Academies, and programs for the Reserves and National...
Federal Work-Study Programs

Federal Work-Study Programs

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 4, 2021 | Financial Aid

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides a way for students to earn money for their education by working at a part-time job while in college. There are about 3,400 colleges and career schools participating in the FWS Program. Colleges have varying amounts of...
State Grants and Scholarships For College

State Grants and Scholarships For College

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 29, 2021 | Financial Aid

If you qualify for a grant or scholarship at the Federal level, you are also likely to qualify in your home state. States operate programs similar to the Federal Pell Grant Program in that they provide need-based funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. If your Federal...
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