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The FAFSA and Federal Student Aid

The FAFSA and Federal Student Aid

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 23, 2021 | FAFSA

An early step in every family’s college admissions campaign is performed by the parents. They forecast the amount of money that can be diverted from the family’s income, savings, and investments to pay for college. Next, they subtract from this amount the expected...

COLLEGE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST INFOGRAPHIC

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...

YODA’S WISDOM ON DEMONSTRATING INTEREST

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...

THE SINGLE BEST QUESTION TO ASK TO END YOUR COLLEGE INTERVIEW

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...

PERFECT GIFTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2016 | Uncategorized

It’s here! Graduation (and gift) season 2016. Sure, you can give the most popular and common gift: cash. And, welcome as currency always is, with a little thought, there are many equally valuable and appreciated tokens of your well wishes. We’ve compiled five sure...
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