Posts by Sonja Buckmeier
Financial Strategies to Pay for College
Financial Strategies to Pay for College– In this webinar, CIT Education and Partnerships pro Cozy Wittman discusses how to create a strategy for paying for college and effectively surface the topic of the college budget with your child. aid. A must-see webinar!
Read MoreCozy Wittman Q and A: The College Search Junior Year: Strategies Related to Debt
Do you have a high school junior in the house? Now is the time to nail down a concrete strategy related to college debt and the college search. CIT’s Cozy Wittman lays out the steps to an effective debt strategy and suggests a strong benchmark for debt. Why is junior year especially vital for families…
Read MoreHeidi King shares “Major New College Planning Strategies” at the North Alabama FPA 2023 Symposium
Heidi King, Education and Partnerships at College Inside Track, discussed “Major New College Planning Strategies” to a group of over 100 advisors at the North Alabama FPA 2023 Symposium at The Harbor Center in Birmingham, AL. Advisors benefited from new information that is unfolding as a result of legislative changes from both Secure Acts. These…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of October 7, 2023
FAFSA delayed – The FAFSA form for students entering or attending college in Fall 2024 would normally open on Oct. 1 but has been delayed until sometime in December due to the significant new changes being implemented. Check out our quick update. 6 questions to ask colleges – Many families are in the process of visiting colleges,…
Read MoreCozy Wittman Shares ROI of College at 2023 FPA National Conference
With the price of college continuing to climb, many are asking if it still makes sense to send kids to college! Cozy Wittman, Education and Partnerships, addressed that issue (including a specific discussion of the Ivies) at the 2023 FPA National Conference in Phoenix. She also addressed some of the big changes in the college landscape. She ran…
Read MoreBest of Both Worlds: World Class Academics and World Class Music
Studying as an orchestral trombonist is not for the faint of heart. There are hundreds of things that require focus and attention: interpreting every mark in the part on the page just as the composer intended, coming in at precisely the right time, keeping one eye on the conductor while keeping your place in the…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of September 9, 2023
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. It’s not about the college, it’s about you – Lee Coffin encourages students to start with personal reflection in the college process. Every college offers a different answer to those…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of August 5, 2023
College admission zombies – ideas that need to die – Brennan Bernard addresses assumptions or untruths about college admissions that refuse to die. He addresses misconceptions about well-rounded applicants, testing, diversity and rankings. Well worth the read for any college-bound family. How to speak to a college admissions rep – As the primary ambassadors to prospective students throughout the application…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of July 15, 2023
4 guidelines for student loan debt – After the recent Supreme Court ruling and subsequent debate on student loan debt, 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. College sports you…
Read MoreCongratulations Connor Morrey, Carnegie Mellon Class of 2027!
Connor Morrey is a wonderful computer expert. He has strong opinions on college admission website servers and password security. He uses his knowledge to help his local library find discriminatory real estate deeds so that they can have them updated. He loves the science behind it all and he’s good at computers. He knows why…
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