What You MUST DO NOW In The College Planning Process

What if you are the parent of a high school junior? This is a crucial time for them now. Here are some things you need to do now for them: 

1.   Your child should register soon for the SAT. The registration dates are easy to get from your high school or from www.collegeboard.com. Whenever you decide to register, remember not to list any schools to receive the results! You want to know the scores before anyone else sees them. Many college financial aid offices look at SAT scores when deciding who gets their money. So, it’s worthwhile to consider enrolling your child in a SAT preparation course to help maximize his or her score. 

2.   Remember that this is your “base year.” That means your 2009 income, assets and other financial data will determine how much aid your child will qualify for when he or she heads for college in 2010. There are many things you can do this year to positively affect your college funding eligibility next year. We’ll talk more about that in future issues or you can call me now for more information. 

No matter when your child will be packing for college, you can take actions now that will help you put money in his or her pockets. One of the best actions you can take is to get good professional advice. The college consulting “industry” is a complex maze that most people don’t have the time or inclination to understand on their own. That’s where a professional college advisor can help. We’re happy to be “in your corner”, and we’d be honored if you asked your friends and neighbors who don’t have a clue as to where to begin to contact us.

Well, that covers it for this month. Until next month….Best wishes, 

Randy Stoltz, President