So You Headed for College...
What You Need to Know
If you are reading this, you or somebody you know have dreams of going to college but may face some obstacles. For athletes, their path may depend on how highly rated they are in their sport and in some cases, they may be a multi-sport talent pursued by the elite college programs. Or, they may have to pursue a different route to earn a scholarship to the next level of competitive sports. In any case, have you heard of the college clearinghouses for prospective college athletes? (You will have to be academically eligible).
For the academically inclined students (with or without sports abilities), they are in a wider pool of competitive career choices based on their own aspirations. Their main concern may be whether their accreditation meet different schools’ stringent scholastic requirements. And then, there may be economic issues to consider.
In any case, sorting all of this out can be daunting if going it alone, however, there are many sources available to assist in making the right choices. At the high school level, guidance counselors are specialists in assisting students to build a college resume and provide other services. But, this can be a task if the student-counselor ratio is overwhelming. In some cases, counselors may not be able to provide a wide scope of information for every students inquiries.
Some may need outside help. This is where CPAP and other prep sources can help. One of our assets is- we offer a FREE college assistance program!
How We Can Help
College preparation starts with a plan. We have college planning checklists for every year of high school, junior high, middle school and yes, for parents too.
We help students and their families prepare for and succeed in navigating the college entry process with information about scholarships, financial aid, savings and college spending.
Funding
Since There’s never enough money for college. We provide information about scholarships, financial aid, savings and college spending.
We have a financial expert who can guide you in building a successful portfolio, too.
The initial source of funding a college education usually starts with applying for federal student loans. We have an up-to date directory of other funding sources that include private and philanthropic loans and grants. For more on this, see StudentAid.gov/federal-vs-private.
Don’t Forget to Take the Tests!
We have gleaned a list of helpful tips and tricks to get you ready for the all-important the ACT and/or SAT!
You can sign up for our FREE College Assistance Preparatory Program and get started on an exciting college or technical school career!
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