http://collegematchpoint.com Connecting Students to a College That Fits Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:03:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Read the SmartMoney article. http://collegematchpoint.com/the-error-free-college-application/ I'm thrilled to pass this article on to my clients.  Many families I work with assume that they will not receive any financial aid, however, as the article points out many middle class families qualify for financial aid. This is very important in the college search as it is in ... http://collegematchpoint.com/as-college-costs-rise-sticker-shock-eased-by-aid/ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/education/21college.html http://collegematchpoint.com/annual-poll-of-freshman-show-the-effects-of-recession/ Check out this article which talks about how to pay in state tuition even if you live out of state. http://www.examiner.com/x-20753-DC-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2010m2d3-4-more-ways-to-pay-instate-tuition-at-outofstate-colleges http://collegematchpoint.com/pay-instate-tuition/ I am thrilled to open an office in Cedar Park- 201 S Bell Blvd.  #109; 243-6181.  We had a great Open House last night!  What I love about the office is that I have a room big enough to offer workshops and classes.  I'm offering a number of kick off ... http://collegematchpoint.com/college-matchpoint-cedar-park-office-opens-events-and-application-camp/ I was thrilled with this article as it provides great advice to parents on the financial aid process.  I especially like the counsel it provides in working with the financial aid office at a prospective school. http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9996606 http://collegematchpoint.com/kiplingerscom-paying-for-college-in-a-bear-market/ I loved this article!  It really captures the funny little family moments during the college search process. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/nyregion/long-island/0308Rgen.html?_r=1 http://collegematchpoint.com/nyt-finding-her-voice-when-she-needed-it/ This is an interesting article about college's offering 3 year degrees.  Historically, some students have graduated in three years by entering college with credits from community colleges or AP courses. With the economic downturn this is another option for families to consider. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/25/education/25hartwick.html?_r=1&emc=eta1 http://collegematchpoint.com/nytan-option-to-save-40000-squeeze-college-into-3-years/ This is an excellent article about the difficulty many families experience completing the much dreaded financial aid forms.  Don't let the complicated nature of the FAFSA keep you from completing the form.  It is the entry point for most aid. Trust me on this- go complete the form if you ... http://collegematchpoint.com/nyt-the-big-test-before-college-the-financial-aid-form/ I had the pleasure of touring Southwestern University today. Here's the quick facts: Student Body: 1271 Location: Georgetown, Texas (just north of Austin) SAT Middle 50% Range: 1120-1320 Acceptance Rate: 65% The campus is nicely laid out with old stone buildings.  It is difficult to distinguish old buildings from new buildings.  There was a welcoming feeling ... http://collegematchpoint.com/southwestern-university/