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Insider Tips for the week of March 8, 2025
Understanding the college financial aid letter – College Inside Track’s Cozy Wittman was featured in the Journal of Financial Planning, discussing ways to create transparency for families in the college funding process and better understanding the college financial aid award letter. Cozy explains in detail the college financial aid award letter, tips after receiving it, elements of good…
Read MoreIowa State University
CIT consultant Anne Weber is embarking on a college road trip extraordinaire, covering thousands of miles over the next month to visit a wide variety of institutions. She’ll be sharing insights along the way; here’s her first from Iowa State University: Just 3 hours south of the Twin Cities and an hour north of Des…
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the University of Georgia
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber When consulting with families, we encourage them to dig deeper than the glitzy videos on the homepage of a college’s website. Recognizing there is no utopia, it’s important to know going into a four-year experience the good, the bad, and the ugly that awaits at any school. The…
Read MoreGeorgia Tech, For Ambitious Students Serious About Innovation and Technology
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber Located in the heart of Atlanta, The Georgia Institute of Technology is laser-focused on enabling student innovation through technology. From programs like Create-X to VIP (Vertically Integrated Program), students are encouraged to collaborate and innovate on Day 1. Like many schools today, Georgia Tech is beginning to accommodate…
Read MoreUniversity of Kansas with CIT Consultant Anne Weber
I knew we were headed to the birthplace of basketball, but I didn’t know how much more KU would offer. The first pleasant surprise was the speedy 40-minute drive from Kansas City to the lovely town of Lawrence. Next was the gorgeous campus sitting on top of a hill. The campus is a nice mix…
Read MoreEmory University Hits All The Marks
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber Driving through the gates into the pristine campus of Emory feels almost surreal. The immaculate limestone and marble buildings create an atmosphere that’s unlike any other school in its class—it doesn’t feel like an Ivy, nor does it feel like a southern belle. There’s a quiet elegance that’s…
Read MoreAgnes Scott College, A Hidden Gem Near Atlanta
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber We always ask students to look beyond the splashy headlines about rankings. So when I arrived on the beautiful campus of Agnes Scott College, I was both skeptical and intrigued by the banners touting “#1 most innovative for seven years in a row.” How could this little women’s…
Read MoreThe University of Arkansas: Full of Tradition and Innovation
There’s a well-known saying, “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” And perhaps that’s why so many Texas students flock to the University of Arkansas. The massive campus feels even larger by being flanked on all four sides by shops, restaurants and off-campus housing. Walking along the senior walk, where every graduate’s name is etched in stone, one…
Read MoreThe University of Mississippi, “Ole Miss,” And Its Southern Charm
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber The Ole Miss Rebels are a generous bunch—financially and culturally. Located 60 miles south of Memphis in the storybook town of Oxford, the University of Mississippi lives up to its reputation as a place to enjoy the best four years of one’s life. Ole Miss has a high…
Read MoreRhodes College Offers Liberal Arts in a Quiet Pocket of Memphis
School profile by CIT Consultant, Anne Weber Located in a quiet, upscale neighborhood of Memphis, Rhodes College feels like an elite New England liberal arts school without all the snow. The cohesive campus is a collection of stone buildings, each with beautiful stained glass windows and gorgeous wood details. Even the clubs and quirky little…
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