Going off to college can be exciting. It’s the first time most people are out on their own. Legally, college students are adults and can make their own financial decisions … and mistakes. Unfortunately, they don’t have the life experience to understand the long-term...
What Are the Most Popular College Majors?
As the world of education becomes more varied, the number of college majors has expanding significantly making the process of choosing one more difficult. While there are countless options, there are some especially popular courses of study you may want to know about....
FAFSA Requirements – David Slater on NJ Money Help
College Benefits Research Group Co-Founder, David Slater, Featured on NJ Money Help - College Planner was featured in numerous personal finance sites where he offered information on filing the FAFSA- Roseland, New Jersey – The FAFSA (Free Application for...
5 Steps to Securing an Athletic Scholarship
High school athletes all share a dream of going on to college to continue playing their beloved sport and doing so with a scholarship that pays most, if not all, of their expenses. They focus on the idea of making it big as an athlete, but they haven’t considered the...
4 Pros and Cons You Need to Know About Rolling Admissions
If you apply to a school that has a non-rolling admission system, odds are you will wait a very long time before hearing a response. These schools wait until the application deadline passes before examining and judging each applicant. It is not until this point that...
Why You Need to Go to College
In today’s age of fiscal uncertainty and soaring college costs, many are questioning the return on investment a college education offers. College education presents unique life challenges and it opens up unique opportunities. Read on to discover some of the many...
How the right college fit can ensure long term success
Janet Loren, Certified Educational Planner (CEP), College Benefits Research Group, Featured on Family Radio -Janet Loren, partner at CBRG explains the importance of how the right college fit can ensure long term success” Roseland, New Jersey – Janet Loren,...
How to Do Well at Your College Interview
You’ve filled out your college application, sent in transcripts, applied for scholarships, and mailed letters of recommendation. You discover the college you most want to attend also requires you to interview. You set a date for the meeting, and it’s like every nerve...
How to Get a Great Recommendation for College
Most college applications require a letter or letters of recommendation. Applicants find it’s easy to fill in the blanks on the application form, but harder to rely on someone else to give a clear picture of who they are both personally and academically. Colleges take...
How High School Students Can Prepare for College
Some parents begin saving for their children’s college education as soon as they are born. Some parents, despite doing the best they can, aren’t ever able to contribute. Regardless of the situation, college is expensive. If you’re a teen who wants to go to college,...