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Greetings!

Hope you’re all staying warm as March arrives!  It’s pretty cold here in California.

I’ve attached your March issue.  Articles feature:

• Lessons Learned by Parents about Campus Visits – some sage advice from parents who have “been there, done that”.
• Dual Degrees – 3-2 Engineering Programs – for students not sure that they want to become engineers or those who wish to explore more of the liberal arts,  a combined 3-2 program offers students the best of both worlds.
• The Most Generous Colleges –  students who are thoughtful and wisely apply to colleges that really fit their profile, and where they fit the colleges’ interests, may be pleasantly surprised by financial support offers heading their way through ‘Merit-based’ aid.
• Maximizing Your Summer Break –  summer provides the best opportunity for future college applicants to separate themselves from the pack.
• Wallowing on the Waitlist – nationally, only about 20% of waitlisted students are admitted each year.  If you really want to be among those who are, you need to be proactive.

Enjoy!

Patty

Hello:

Attached you’ll find your December College Planning Center’s newsletter with articles featuring:

• SAT or ACT? Deciding Which Test is Right for You – feeling confused about which college entrance exam to take? This may help.
• Majoring in Cyber-security – with a median pay over $90,000 and a job growth rate greater than 37% over the next four years, cyber-security is one of the hottest majors around.
• Searching for Scholarships – use our list of free databases to help you search for appropriate scholarships.
• Religiously-affiliated Colleges – consider the pros and cons of attending a religiously-affiliated school before choosing the ideal university.

Thank you,
Patty

Hello & Happy Fall!

Attached is the College Planning Center’s Newsletter for October 2017. If you know someone that can benefit from this information please pass it along. As always if you have any questions contact me.

• Choosing the “Right” Application – Here’s a rundown of the most commonly used college applications.
• Majoring in Psychology – What can you do with a major in psychology and is this the right major for you?
• It’s Time to Complete Financial Aid Forms – Oct. 1st marks the opening of the FAFSA application for students who will attend college in 2018-19.  Who should be completing the FAFSA and the CSS Profile and how do you do these?
• Show Your Colleges Some Love – More than 3/4 of all US colleges consider “demonstrated interest” in evaluating applicants.  How can you show your colleges that you’d really like to attend?

Take Care,

Patty

Hello:

Your March issue of The College Planning Center’s Newsletter includes articles on:

• College Admissions Courtship – Discover the ways in which college admissions is much like an old-fashioned dating ritual.
• Majoring in Molecular Biology – Majoring in this field prepares students for a wide range of careers in scientific research, medicine, bioengineering, and biotechnology.
• Comparing Financial Aid Packages – The bottom line in comparing financial aid packages is the final cost of your education to you and your family.
• SAT or ACT?  Which is Right for You? – There are some important differences to consider before making your decision.

If you have any comments or questions please let me know.

Take Care,

Patty

Happy New Year!

I’ve attached your January 2017 issue of the College Planning Center’s Newsletter. This issue features articles on:

• The Big University Experience – Learn about the benefits (and some of the drawbacks) to attending a college with an enrollment greater than 15,000.
• Majoring in Animal Science – Discover the variety of career paths that await animal science majors.
• Watch out for Scholarship Scams – Often families trying to find money to pay for college expenses fall victim to such scams; estimates of losses each year are in excess of a hundred million dollars.
• Avoiding that Dread Disease: Senioritis – Every year, colleges around the country rescind admission offers. Don’t fall victim to senioritis!
• Need Accommodations for the SAT or ACT – Here you’ll find recent changes to the process of getting accommodations for English Language Learners or students with disabilities.

Enjoy & Thank you,

Patty