by cbrgadmin | Oct 8, 2019 | College freshmen
College is an exciting time for any student – but it also comes with its fair share of anxiety. For the first time, students are living on their own and responsible for every aspect of their well-being. From laundry sorting to time management and making new friends,...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 16, 2019 | College freshmen, College preparations
Post high school education is more expensive than ever. Tuition rates alone have increased at three times the rate of inflation over the past 25 years, and the trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Unfortunately, tuition is only one aspect of your total...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 3, 2019 | College finances
College is a stressful but exciting time for many young people, and, in the face of assignment deadlines, class schedules, and taking care of basic living needs, many young people unfortunately make serious financial mistakes during their college years. These mistakes...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Originally Published by The Wall Street Journal The College Board is abandoning its plan to assign an adversity score to every student who takes the SAT college admissions test, after facing criticism from educators and parents. Instead, it will try to capture a...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 20, 2019 | College debt, College finances
Originally Published by Office of the NJ Governor Acting Governor Sheila Oliver, joined by Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Executive Director David Socolow, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride, and Deputy Secretary of Higher...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 6, 2019 | College finances, College preparations
Going to college is an exciting time. Many incoming freshmen are so eager to move to their new dorms, start classes, and party that they neglect to check their finances before the big day. If you’re moving to college soon or have a child starting college this fall, be...
by cbrgadmin | Jul 30, 2019 | College finances, College students, College success
For a growing number of students, working while attending college isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. Meanwhile, other students just want to make some cash for themselves and develop skills outside the classroom. Regardless, you’ll need to figure out how to balance your...
by cbrgadmin | Jul 22, 2019 | College preparations, College students
One of the most challenging decisions college freshmen face is the question of where to live: on campus or off. Once you settle in, you won’t want to bother moving throughout the school year so it’s important to make an educated choice. In some cases, colleges require...
by cbrgadmin | Jun 25, 2019 | College freshmen
Freshman year of college is both terrifying and exciting. It represents a world of possibilities for high school graduates that are ready to take on more responsibility as young adults. Navigating the world on your own for the first time can be intimidating knowing...
by cbrgadmin | Jun 12, 2019 | College freshmen, College preparations
The transition that your child makes into adulthood as they leave home can be jolting. Although it might seem like your role as a parent is dismissed when your child sets foot onto their college campus, this is not the case. There are many ways that parents can help...
