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Helping Families Plan for College: Our Evolution from Clark College Funding to Clark College Consulting college admissions college planning paying for college Mar 27, 2023

Are you worried about finding an affordable college for your child? As part of our #MondayMemories campaign, I'm sharing memories about the early days of Clark College Funding and how we've evolved into Clark College Consulting to help families plan for college. In this video, I'll walk you...

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Navigating the waitlist waitlist Mar 25, 2023

Colleges continue to increase the use of waitlists in order to manage their enrollment. Formerly, the wait list served as a safety net for colleges, assuring them of extra candidates if the number of students who accepted their offer of admission fell below their expectations. Now, however,...

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Why Should I Invest in a College Consultant? college advisor college consultant Mar 18, 2023

The leap from high school to college education is a momentous time for any student. While the stakes are certainly higher, college is your path to the career you want to pursue; a future lived on your terms. A complete education is worth the challenges, but for many students and families, those...

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Financial matters: Comparing financial aid packages comparing financial aid award letters comparing financial aid packages financial aid Mar 18, 2023

If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a college’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. Here’s a guide to understanding what that package...

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Dorms vs. Off-Campus Housing: Which is the Better Fit? college college dorm Mar 11, 2023

College life is an exciting prospect for students. They’re getting a taste of the world beyond high school as they prepare for the rest of their lives. It is equally challenging and rewarding and can be a life-changing experience. The prospect can also be overwhelming—students may...

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Focus on majors: International Business college major focus on majors selecting a college major Mar 10, 2023

As our world becomes more connected through technology and the global marketplace, the demand for workers possessing degrees in International Business is growing rapidly. Many domestic corporations are currently establishing offices overseas, and they need culturally competent and well-trained...

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8 College Amenities Students Should Take Advantage Of amenities college university facilities Mar 04, 2023

College is an amazing experience for young adults, transformative and rewarding in a way few other experiences can match. It can also be expensive and overwhelming, which may be intimidating to new students or create struggles for existing students trying to push through to success. While college...

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Majoring in Education college major focus on majors selecting a college major Mar 03, 2023

Teachers today face significant career demands. These professionals must balance various educational needs and learning styles while they work in order to incorporate education in an evolving teaching environment.


An education major can lead to various career paths, from classroom teachers and...

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College Visit Tips for Students college visit itinerary college visits official college visit Mar 03, 2023

There’s no substitute for visiting a college and spending time on campus to tell you whether a particular college is right for you. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your campus visits.

 

Talk to students besides the tour guide.

Although it may be tough to strike up a...

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Big Fish or Little Fish? academics college planning college preparation Feb 24, 2023

Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a little fish in a big pond? As you start your college search, this is an important question for both students and parents to consider.

 

Many people assume that it’s better to attend the most selective college possible, even if your...

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Tax Benefits that Help Cover the Cost of College college benefits tax Feb 17, 2023

College is expensive, but two educational tax benefits can help U.S. students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ Federal tax obligations. Many American families, however, aren’t aware that these programs exist. In fact, the U.S. Government Accounting Office...

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