by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 29, 2021 | Admissions Tips
While colleges want to love you as an applicant, they may also want proof that you love them. They favor applicants who are likely to accept an offer of admission and to enroll in their institution instead of another to which they’ve also been admitted. The percentage...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 20, 2021 | Financial Aid
When companies compete for the best employees, the quality of their benefits packages is a key differentiator. Prospective employees look for a comprehensive package to improve their financial well-being and help prepare for the future. An IRS Section 127 Educational...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 14, 2021 | Financial Aid
The substantial rise in recent decades of the cost of a college education is a serious hardship for most families. Student loans may mitigate the difficulty temporarily, but excessive borrowing can become problematic in itself. A better approach for a family, one that...
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...
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...
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