The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ― George Bernard Shaw “It is not the strongest of the [...]

Barring Sequestration complications (more on this at http://collegepete.com/2012/09/22/experts-warn-families-of-extraordinary-complications-in-this-years-financial-aid-process/), 12th grade [...]

As the ‘thick envelopes’ begin to pour in, Decision Day looms large for our 2013 seniors.   Between now and May 1st (when deposits are due),  multiple offers will be [...]

As most of you know, I am a huge college basketball fan, and I consider March Madness — the 64 (now 68) team tournament — to be the closest thing to ‘perfect’ in sports. [...]

I got a big response to last weeks article about IDOC, a theoretically ‘helpful’ College Board service that is causing more confusion than clarity, so I thought I’d stick with [...]

I’ve received several emails today about IDOC, which is the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service.  If your student is applying to an out-of-state college, and you [...]

‘Tis the heart of FAFSA season and though I’m on deadline (1 week till most priority financial aid applications are due) and buried under a mound of paperwork, I wanted to take a [...]

Happy New Year! For many, today marks the first ‘real’ day back after the holiday revelry. Most people — my wife/partner included — like to spend that first week of the [...]

It’s been an exciting year at College Funding Specialists, and we are grateful to you, our subscribers, for tuning in each week as we share with you college planning insights and advice [...]

I received a call today from a frantic mom (let’s call her Lisa — not her real name), concerned about a conversation she had over the weekend with some peers about college and [...]