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Arizona State vs University of Arizona: Which Is the Right Fit?
Sun Devils & Wildcats: A College Consultant’s Guideby CIT Consultant Anne Weber Arizona is home to two flagship public universities that couldn’t be more different in character. Arizona State University (ASU) is vast, multifaceted, and relentlessly innovative. The University of Arizona (UArizona) is lush, unified, and steeped in both tradition and cutting-edge research. Both are…
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4 mistakes families make that increase the cost of college – College Inside Track President Chris Wills says it is often the decisions that families themselves make that cause them to unnecessarily pay more for college than they should (and potentially increase student debt). A short read and good conversation starter within your household. Wellness resources for…
Read MoreFranklin & Marshall College Profile
Lancaster, Pennsylvania by CIT Consultant Kim Koffi Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a selective liberal arts college. It blends rigorous academics with a deeply collaborative campus culture. With roughly 1,900 undergraduates, the college offers the intimacy of a small academic community. Students also benefit from opportunities typically found at larger universities.…
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4 guidelines for student loan debt – With the recent policy changes to student loan limits, we thought it would be helpful to provide a perspective that isn’t discussed nearly as much – reducing loan debt on the front end. Check out the 4 key guidelines for student loan debt that we use. What is a college co-op program? – The…
Read More5 Nuggets of College Planning Wisdom
1 Choose a college that is a fit academically, socially AND financially. And a financial fit inherently means that neither the student nor the parents are over-borrowing (see #2). 2 Borrow an amount no greater than the average first-year salary in your chosen field. If total student loan debt is less than your starting salary,…
Read More4 guidelines for taking on student loan debt
Identify the average starting salary for the field the student is planning to go into, and the family should not have any more than that number in total education loans. Considering a school that would leave you with $35,000 debt for an undergraduate electrical engineering degree? That would pass the test for an acceptable amount…
Read MoreA Fantastic Voyage to Nova Southeastern: Where Learning Meets Adventure! With CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb
By CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Embarking on my recent adventure to Nova Southeastern University was nothing short of extraordinary. With a vibrant campus boasting 7,000 students, this hidden gem offers a unique blend of academic excellence, career support, and a plethora of exciting opportunities. I was not able to walk the entire campus because of…
Read More“Enough” in the AP Curriculum Landscape
Written by CIT Consultant Susan Whalen As high school students begin the new school year, College Board officials have sounded new alarms about students who are “over-enrolled” in AP classes, as well as speaking directly to equity issues posed by high schools that “underserve” their students with feeble curriculum offerings for the potentially college-bound. At …
Read MoreLynn University-holistic learning and student centered college experience!
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Lynn University, a private institution nestled in Boca Raton, Florida, has carved a niche for itself by cultivating a community of around 4,000 students who believe in the power of holistic education. Founded on the principle of educating the whole person, Lynn University stands out for its commitment to…
Read More3 things to consider before making your college decision
May 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice. But before you send in that check, here are three important things to consider: 1. Affordability is part of fit Many students choose their college based on academic and social fit…
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