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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Applications Open
Student loan forgiveness applications open The Department of Education has launched a beta test of its application website for those seeking debt relief. Federal student loan borrowers can now submit applications through the Department’s beta mode website. Borrowers who submit their applications now will not need to resubmit them once the Department of Education begins…
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 MoreThe College Admissions Interview, Part Two: When Your Interviewer Turns the Table
Admissions interviews are in full swing, and with a new enthusiasm – no doubt because admissions officers must work especially hard this year to determine applicant interest. Each day, colleges are adding interview dates (sometimes referring to them as “one-on-one visits with your admissions counselor”) – indicating to students the significance of registering for this…
Read MoreThe College Admissions Interview, Part One: Schedule Now, and Enjoy the Process!
Admissions interviews are more important now than ever. Don’t hold out on scheduling yours until it’s too late and the slots (and your possible admissions advantage) are gone. Here’s some of the best advice we share with our clients to help them make the most of theirs. At College Inside Track, we are seeing…
Read MoreStudent Loan Forgiveness Details
Here is a Q&A with College Inside Track President Chris Wills regarding the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan: Chris, there’s been a lot of publicity around the Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. I just received my first alumni parent text on the topic: “How do we get the Biden Loan Forgiveness…
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 MoreThe Test Optional Path in the 2022/23 Application Cycle: Q and A with CIT College Testing Policies Expert Tiffany Kolb
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 cycle, possibilities of test optional applications at highly selective colleges, and the process of determining whether or not to submit scores Q: Tiffany, in general terms, what’s new on…
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