Aug 24, 2015 | College Planning, Student Loan Repayment Assistance
As fall approaches, the grace period is ending for many student loans. Most graduates will have multiple student loans, at least one per year. So how do you prioritize? Here are some suggestions we think will help: Get organized Organization always helps to prioritize...
Aug 20, 2015 | College Planning
Looking back on my freshman year, there were many things I wish I would have known beforehand. I felt like I went in blindly, not having any clue of what to expect. Obviously, as one could assume, I made a lot of mistakes. But all those mistakes taught me valuable...
Aug 18, 2015 | College Planning
As the end of summer nears, it is time to get into the school mindset. Back-to-school shopping can be costly (believe me, I learned the hard way) but luckily I’ve done some research, and can offer some insight regarding this topic. The next step after registering for...
Aug 13, 2015 | College Planning
With summer ending and the beginning of the school year nearing, I decided to conduct some research. I spent a few hours finding the best apps that will prepare you to go back-to-school. In a previous blog, I talked about the costs of a smartphone and encouraged...
Aug 12, 2015 | College Planning, Conference
The former, linear model of success is obsolete. College students are not getting the return on education investments that they did just one decade ago. In this Tedx Midwest Talk, Jullien Gordon helps this new generation realize their full potential by identifying...
Aug 11, 2015 | College Planning, Press Releases
This is a topic I was really interested in writing about. Like you, wherever I am, I see people with an iPhone or Droid in hand. The ubiquitous smart phone! And, for those of you who pay for your phone bill each month, YOU know how expensive it is to own a smartphone....