Posts by Sonja Buckmeier
Insider tips for the week of November 1, 2022
Underclassmen strategies – If you have a HS underclassman, now is the time to nail down a concrete strategy related to college debt and the college search. Check out the advice from CIT’s Cozy Wittman. Study skills guide – Grades are a vital part of the college application. Courtesy of James Madison University, here’s a…
Read MoreMacalester and Carleton: Two Great Midwestern LA Colleges, Compared
CIT consultant Paige Feldman toured and compares two Midwestern Liberal Arts Colleges, both in Minnesota: Macalester College in St. Paul and Carleton College in Northfield. An intriguing look at two great institutions!
Read MoreCozy Wittman: Current College Trends on the “Something More with Chris Boyd” radio show
Cozy Wittman, Education and Partnership Manager of College Inside Track, joins CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP® to discuss college planning and trends. Cozy discusses how she helps students prepare for the college search and selection process by explaining when students should start their search, important factors to consider, and how…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of October 8, 2022
10 FAFSA mistakes to avoid – The FAFSA opened on Oct. 1 and is now available to be completed by 2023 HS grads. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid, courtesy of the Dept. of Ed. College admissions are stressful enough, don’t make it worse – Allison Slater Tate provides a healthy reminder to…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of September 5, 2022
Scholarship reduction – The dirty little college secret – CIT’s Chris Wills explains how scholarships your student wins can actually result in a scholarship reduction elsewhere. The Parent Plus Loan: Pros, Cons, and Sneaky Financial Aid Offers – CIT’s Cozy Wittman lays out the pros, cons, and some caveats related to this loan. How might…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of August 8, 2022
Important financial aid info – College Inside Track’s Jay Benanav provides answers to important financial aid questions. Take a few minutes to read his advice. Test optional update – CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb discusses what families need to know now about the test optional path in college admissions: Important takeaways from the most recent application…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of July 4, 2022
What you need to know about admission deadlines– Rick Clark does a nice job of explaining an important topic. Worth the read now, well ahead of the rush and anxiety of the fall application season. When should you engage a college consultant? – Ann Garcia addresses early start elements, problems with a very late start with…
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