by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
As you (or your child) approach college, you’ll find everyone is an expert: friends, co-workers, the person behind you in the checkout line. Each person has a particular set of experiences, albeit limited, and is sure their experiences apply to everyone, even if it...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recently, I was interviewed by the delightful Executive Director, Dottie Lipinski, of the Chicago HOST, a local high school exchange program which welcomes French exchange students for home stay visits and chaperones American teens for their own summer adventures in...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
January 1st marked the opening of the 2016-17 FAFSA season, the government’s way of wishing all parents of college-bound and current college students a Happy New Year! If your goals and resolutions for 2016 include winning the college game, we can help. The College...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all have the tendency to overuse certain words and phrases. After all, having an over-riding idea or theme is crucial to an excellent essay, right? Yes, but hammering the same idea to death in a 500-650-word personal statement creates a sluggish composition and...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
The college-bound student has so many things to keep in mind during their junior and senior high school years.There are just so many factors to consider, so many choices to make! So, in order to keep the big picture in mind, we’ve collected a few of the smart...
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