| Our goal is to assist our clients in gaining admission to the highest quality college for his/her career at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost.
In today's competitive college marketplace, excelling in a single activity or course is not enough. To gain admittance to college you must present a resume of academic excellence, showing participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, and have above average test scores.
You should be working toward compiling a resume of your high school career that will make you the most desirable candidate at any college to which you apply.
But that is only half of the college equation. Financial preparation is equally important. College costs have risen dramatically in the last few years, and with our help you will have the best information available about the expenses your family must bear, the schools that offer the best aid packages, and the colleges where you will place well academically.
Ready, Set, College! is a program designed to help you be prepared. We have developed a plan that encompasses the many aspects of getting into and paying for college. First, we send you handbooks that explain the tasks you will need to complete each year as you progress through high school.
You will receive our newsletter, giving you important and timely information. We provide you with comprehensive SAT and ACT study aids. We have an expert team of financial aid counselors on staff to assist you with calculating your family's monetary contribution and, if possible, lowering it.
We will fill out all need-based financial aid forms for you. We will also help you to identify suitable colleges that will maximize your financial aid.
Ready, Set, College! is like no other program! We work with you and your family throughout every step of your high school career. With our help and expertise, you will follow a path that will enable you to achieve your goal of a quality education at the lowest possible cost.
When you purchase the Ready, Set, College! package, we will expertly handle the:
Financial Aid Planning Program
- Analyzes your financial position.
- Calculates your estimated Family Contribution in accordance with U.S. government regulations.
- Provides strategies to maximize aid eligibility when appropriate.
- Provides estimate of costs and financial aid of each school you're interested in attending.
- Provides Edifi's publications listing schools that provide optimum financial aid packages.
Selection & Admissions Planning Program
- Career Search to identify optimum career path.
- Interactive, on-line SAT/ACT test preparation program.
- College selection search to identify colleges that meet your chosen criteria.
- Grade-appropriate Ready, Set, College! handbook to guide you through the college planning and preparation process.
Financial Aid Filing Process
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in accordance with U.S. government regulations
- Complete the CSS Profile form
- Complete all state-mandated and
institutional need-based financial aid forms
- Ensure forms are filed accurately and on
time
- Check accuracy of work by government and
college processors
- Advise schools of any special circumstances that might increase your eligibility for aid
- Review any Divorce/Separated and
Business/Farm Owners forms
Review and Appeals Process
- Complete verification forms
- Evaluate financial aid award letters to make
sure your offers fall within the historical
ranges
- Write appeal letters for increased aid
awards, when appropriate. Last year the average successful appeal resulted
in savings of approximately $4,000 per year. That's $16,000 over a four year education!
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