Between the middle of September and the end of October, admissions officers from schools across the country are out and about, traveling to their local regions and visiting with high school [...]
It’s ‘College Week’ at NBC6, and last week I was asked to comment on camera about student debt. Which I did… reluctantly… because I’d much rather talk about [...]
Your Neighbor Is NOT a College Expert!...Unless, of course, I am your neighbor… I kid… sort of. For those of you who are long-term subscribers, you might remember this story. It [...]
Kudos to the State Legislature! Last week Florida’s lawmakers righted a pretty big wrong by a) cutting the cost of the Florida Prepaid College Plan by a whopping 50% (from about $54,000 to [...]
Now that school is back in full swing, you’ve probably begun (or will soon begin) receiving a fair share of college-related literature. This is true whether your child is just beginning [...]
Big day last Friday! First, we’ve got the start of Florida’s annual ‘Back-to-School’ tax holiday! If you’re in town, and you don’t mind crowds, you can buy [...]
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most adaptable to change.” Leon C. Megginson As many of my readers know, I’m both a [...]
As many of you know, during July Jill and I hit the road for a week or so to visit colleges that are on our radar as interesting options for my students (high quality and personalized educations [...]
Nearly every day, I’m re-reminded how confusing and wrought with potential landmines the financial aid process can be… but this recent story from the Chronicle of Higher Education [...]
So, I got into the office today, checked my calendar, and realized… Summer’s over. Snap. Just like that. Gee thanks, Pete – a very happy Monday to you, too! OK, sorry to point [...]
