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ROI and Building the College List: Key Tips from CIT Pro Cozy Wittman
VIDEO. CIT Education and Partnerships pro Cozy Wittman discusses two key methods to evaluate if a college has the right ROI (return on investment) for your family.
Read MoreStudent Aid Index (SAI) – 5 things to know
You fill out the FAFSA, which gives you your Student Aid Index (SAI), which is how much your family will pay for college. Seems simple right? Ah, but like most things with the college process, that is unfortunately not the case. Here are 5 things every family should know about that SAI. 1…
Read MoreCongratulations to Ashley Minder!
Ashley, a senior at Perkiomen Valley High School in Collegeville, PA, is excited to be heading to Penn State University, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science on the pre-med track. From the very beginning of her college search, Ashley approached the process with a sense of curiosity and openness that truly set the…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of May 2, 2026
How many AP classes should my child take? – Many families struggle with this decision, wondering if not taking AP or IB classes will hurt their chances of getting into certain colleges, while also being worried about their child being overwhelmed. Check out our advice. What to know about early action and early decision –…
Read MoreCreighton University: A College Profile
A Jesuit university in Omaha with notable strengths in health sciences, business, and campus communityBy CIT Consultant, Anne Weber Creighton University is a private Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska, with approximately 4,500 undergraduates. It sits in a mid-sized city with a growing arts and dining scene, close to downtown but with a clearly defined,…
Read MoreKansas State University: A College Profile
Where Purple Pride Runs Deep by CIT Consultant Anne Weber Manhattan, Kansas, may call itself “The Little Apple,” but Kansas State is anything but small when it comes to academic depth, school spirit, and the kind of campus energy that turns prospective students into Wildcats. For students looking for a strong academic experience within a…
Read More6 Questions You Need to Ask on Your Next College Tour
Chirping birds, beautiful old buildings covered in ivy, large century trees and an eager student chatting and walking backward. This is what many of us experience during our kid’s college tours. I’ve been on many, many tours during the searches for my kids and in addition to the painted picture here, I noticed one other…
Read MoreArizona State vs University of Arizona: Which Is the Right Fit?
Sun Devils & Wildcats: A College Consultant’s Guide to ASU vs. University of Arizonaby 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…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of April 4, 2026
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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