Posts by Chris Wills
8 Insider Tips to Late-Stage College Planning presentation for financial advisors
Click here to access College Inside Track’s 8 Insider Tips to Late-Stage College Planning presentation for financial advisors
Read MoreFSP Central IL presentation
Click here to access College Inside Track’s FSP Central IL Presentation
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of June 25, 2018
Grades and test scores don’t mean as much as they used to – Jeff Selingo explains that with 50 percent of American teens now graduating with an A average and over 1,000 colleges having dropped standardized tests as an admission requirement, other factors such as demonstrated interest are playing a larger role than before. …
Read MoreFederal student loan rates go up for 2018-19 school year
For families that take out federal student loans, college just got a bit more expensive for the second year in a row. Starting July 1, 2018, federal loan interest rates are going up for loans taken out to pay for the 2018-19 academic year: Undergrads will pay a rate of 5.04%, up from the current…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of May 28, 2018
15 things to know about college rankings – Lynn O’Shaughnessy does a nice job of explaining “how the sausage is made” with the popular US News college rankings, and it isn’t pretty. A must-read if you are at all using rankings in your search, and remember there is no such thing as a best ranked…
Read More4 Mistakes Families Make That Raise The Cost Of College
College Inside Track President Chris Wills was featured on the WCCO Sunday morning show with Esme Murphy sharing mistakes families should avoid that could unnecessarily raise the cost of college. Among his suggestions: Have a clear game plan for how you are going to pay for college, and avoid the philosophy of “if you get in,…
Read MoreCollege Inside Track featured on Money Talks radio show
College Inside Track founder Jay Benanav was a featured guest on the “Money Talks” radio show on Twin Cities NewsTalk AM 1130, Wall Street Business Network on AM 1440 and The Patriot AM 1280 hosted by Terry Sandvold of Sandvold Financial Group. Click below to listen to Jay’s segment, which starts at the 6:33 mark…
Read MoreNew Tax Code Could Impact College Decisions
College Inside Track President Chris Wills was featured on KSTP TV discussing how the new tax code may affect college planning. Among the changes: Minnesota residents can now qualify for a tax deduction or tax credit, depending on their income level, for making contributions to a 529 college savings plan. Families can now withdraw up…
Read MoreCollege decision is years in the making
College Inside Track was featured in Sun Thisweek publications for its working helping a family navigate the college process and find the right fit.
Read MoreSchool counselor slide show
Click the link below to download College Inside Track’s presentation for school counselors. CIT MSCA 2018 power point
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