In this episode, Kat defines private scholarships, how to search for them, and tips on creating a stand-out scholarship application.
Over 150 colleges across the country who are generous with need-based aid use the CSS Profile. In this episode, Kat explains what the CSS Profile is, how it's different than the FAFSA, how financial aid offices use the CSS Profile, and how much time you should budget to complete it before deadlines.
In this episode, Kat explains and defines the most frequently asked questions from families as they are filling out the FAFSA including assets that are included/not included, which parent reports their financial information for different family circumstances, and more. Links In This Episode: Definitions of Dependent/Independent Student Status: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency Which Parent Will Be Reported on the FAFSA? https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info Details About Reporting Parent Assets: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fafsa-question-total-amount-of-parents-asset-net-worth-exceed-amount-listed Business/Farm Definitions: https://studentaid.gov/2021/help/parent-current-business-investments-farm
In this week's podcast episode, Kat introduces you to a small group of colleges across the country that have made it their mission to provide students not only with great work experience and a strong resume before they graduate but opportunities to minimize tuition and costs for families.
Kat explains the most common types of student loans you will see on a financial aid award offer, as well as the differences between federal and private student loans. You'll learn what loans you should consider first if using them for college costs, forgiveness programs, and the advantages of work-study.
In this week's episode, Kat discusses the different types of tuition exchange programs and how you can use these programs for an automatic tuition reduction.
In this week's episode, join Kat as she dives deep into merit aid and points out certain scholarships that are game-changers for paying for college.
In this week's episode, join Kat as she discusses financial aid vocabulary and basics so your family can know exactly what the school is offering.
In this week's episode, join Kat as she provides the most common myths and mistakes that families make that end up costing them thousands in college costs.
In this week's episode, join Kat as she describes how to research/find out whether a school uses demonstrated interest in their admissions criteria. Kat also provides tips for students on how to contact admissions and to know what questions to ask. Show notes are available at mymarchconsulting.com
In this week's episode, join Kat as she speaks with Christine Bowman, the Dean of Admissions & Enrollment at Southwestern University and the Chair of the Colleges that Change Lives Board to discuss how demonstrated interest is used in the admissions office and tips for families on the value of demonstrated interest in your research process.
Join us on this week’s episode, where we demystify demonstrated interest and share ways that you can show demonstrated interest throughout the admissions process.
Did you know that some colleges and universities use something called Demonstrated Interest in their admissions decisions? Join us on this week’s episode where we demystify demonstrated interest and share why you should consider this during your college research process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed when talking about college and not even sure where to start? Are you worried that the cost of college may be too high? Do you want to explore great colleges and learn about all of your possible college opportunities? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then you're in the right place! Welcome to the new The College March Podcasts, with March Consulting, Your College Experts! We're so glad you're here! Throughout this podcast series, we will guide families in navigating the college admissions process. In this first episode, you’ll be introduced to our host, Kat Clowes. You’ll learn more about her journey to becoming an educational consultant and why she started March Consulting. We hope you'll stick around as we will continue to dive deep into unique aspects of the process. We're going to be your private college consultants and share with you our top-notch college knowledge. Visit our website for more! mymarchconsulting.com/podcast
The FAFSA and the CSS Profile went live, the CSU application is live, and advice for Class of 2021 and the Class of 2022.
The FAFSA and CSS Profile opened today, SAT Centers continue to cancel, the CSU Application is open, and tips on keeping on track this fall for the Class of 2021.
ACT testing woes, outbreaks at colleges, the US Naval Academy goes test flexible, pushed back deadlines, and recommendations for the Class of 2021.
Colleges across the country are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, ACT centers are closing for the September 12 test and other updates.
The UC system is sued and is ordered to go test blind for admissions, more schools are recalculating merit scholarships without test scores, and more updates for the Class of 2021 and 2022. See below for information on the UC ruling: All of this information was decided before the court ruling. Next week we will have an update on whether or not the Subject Tests hold: UC Berkeley - Still optional for Subject Tests for Engineering students. UC Irvine - Still optional for Subject Tests for Engineering students. UCSB - Will not take Subject Tests for Engineering or CCS program this year. UCLA - No longer recommending Subject Tests. UC Riverside - No longer recommending SAT subject tests UC San Diego - No longer recommending SAT subject tests UC Santa Cruz - No news on Subject Tests. UC Merced - No news on Subject Tests.
Georgia goes test-optional, updates on merit scholarships and test scores, and other updates from admissions for the Class of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Note: Please check with each of the schools that you have on your college list for their test optional/test blind policies. In the episode we're speaking in generalities in that most schools have now gone test optional. Be sure to check with each school on your list as to what their policy is and plan accordingly.