by Brenda Piazza | Sep 14, 2023 | College Financial
How much will a four-year college cost your student? It depends on how much financial aid your student receives! Parents often tell me, “We won’t qualify for financial aid.” This depends on many factors, including your family’s financial “profile,” your child’s...
by Brenda Piazza | Aug 31, 2023 | College Applications
Before applying to college, it is essential to get organized. Even with excellent grades, impressive test scores, and many extracurricular activities, it can be stressful without a well-planned application process. When making your final decision, it will be important...
by Brenda Piazza | Aug 24, 2023 | College Financial
Saving on college costs reduces debt burdens and promotes long-term financial independence. Knowing ways to save on college costs is important when considering your college list. Student loan debt is the second highest form of debt in the U.S., second only to...
by Brenda Piazza | Aug 17, 2023 | College Applications
What are the most common application deadlines? Regular Decision: Students submit their applications by a specified date. The most common regular decision deadlines are January 1 and January 15. Rolling Admission: There is no set application deadline, but I...
by Brenda Piazza | Aug 10, 2023 | College Applications
Did you complete the first draft of your Common Application essay? If you did, good for you! If not, I encourage you to make this a goal over the next few weeks – before school starts! It may take several drafts to polish your essay to completion. July and August...
