FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2010 --
Forest Hills, N.Y.
– When is the best time to take the SAT? Should I take the test multiple times? Do all schools – especially the elite universities – participate in the Score Choice program?
These are among the most common questions of college-bound
students who are trying to navigate the confusing and intimidating college application process, according to self-described “lawyer, teacher, tutor, mentor and dreamer” Frances Kweller, J.D.
So it should come as no surprise that Kweller – a cum laude graduate of New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education who also earned a J.D. at Hofstra University School of Law (and passed the bar exam on her first try!) – founded her eponymous business, Kweller Prep, to answer those questions and to provide the personalized, hands-on counseling and test preparation that students need to achieve their academic goals.
And the proof is in the test scores. Kweller Prep students report average SAT score increases of more than 470 points, along with study skill improvements that can last a lifetime.
Kweller Prep works with students facing entrance exams such as the New York State Regents exams, the SAT and the LSAT, helps students craft their college and grad school applications and guides them in securing financial aid.
Kweller Prep also helps high school students excel while en route to college, offering tutoring for all High School Regents, Advanced Placement, IB, and Honors courses.
And now, having already helped hundreds of students gain acceptance to some of the most competitive colleges in the country, including those in the Ivy League, Kweller has opened a new facility in Forest Hills to meet the growing demand for her company’s services.
She emphasizes quality in all aspects of her business. “My team is exclusively composed of highly experienced tutors, financial planners, psycho-educational and college counselors who directly assist parents and students with all aspects of the convoluted college application and scholarship search process. They communicate directly with teachers and guidance and college counselors to help bring out the best in your child.”
“We have the best qualified teachers – all of them have tested in the top 1 percent of the subjects they teach. As a result, our tutoring and educational services are highly recommended by Ivy League college counselors, parents, and students.”
“All of our classes are interactive and customized to meet your child’s academic needs,” she continues, “and we utilize the most innovative testing resources available.”
“Most important, the students are our top priority, so my staff and I are available any day, any time. All Kweller Prep instructors make themselves available 24x7 via cell phone, e-mail, text- messaging, and Facebook.”
In sum, says Kweller, “Yes, your child CAN achieve! Kweller Prep can help. Try us out! Call us at 1800-631-1757 Today!”
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Monday, May 31, 2010
I Made It -- Kevin Rudolph
I look up to the sky
And now the World Is Mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Known from the city where no one believed in me
But I never give up the fight.
Ya, but now on top.
I told you to let it rock
The moneys fallin from the sky-y-y-y-y
I made it.
[Chorus - Kevin Rudolf]
I look up to the sky
And now the World is mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Rooftop, hella choppa burning smoke
Louie bag stay strapped wit a priceless globe
High life, flippin and get some more.
Paradise, the luxury marble floor
When I hit, hit me full of that cash
More money than I seen in a garbage can
Stunna island, money and the power
Thats how we do it, make it rain make it shower
Top floor, big timer doing big things
Over city views bought shawty new range
Flip another 100, poppin throwing hundreds
In a new Bently, uptown stunna1
[Chorus]
I look up to the sky
And now the world is mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life im living now
I know that theres no doubt.
Kevin Rudolf I Made It lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com.com/kevin-rudolf-i-made-it-lyrics.html
I made it!
[Jay Sean]
Ooo I made it
I made it...
I made It...
I made it...
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And now the World Is Mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Known from the city where no one believed in me
But I never give up the fight.
Ya, but now on top.
I told you to let it rock
The moneys fallin from the sky-y-y-y-y
I made it.
[Chorus - Kevin Rudolf]
I look up to the sky
And now the World is mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Rooftop, hella choppa burning smoke
Louie bag stay strapped wit a priceless globe
High life, flippin and get some more.
Paradise, the luxury marble floor
When I hit, hit me full of that cash
More money than I seen in a garbage can
Stunna island, money and the power
Thats how we do it, make it rain make it shower
Top floor, big timer doing big things
Over city views bought shawty new range
Flip another 100, poppin throwing hundreds
In a new Bently, uptown stunna1
[Chorus]
I look up to the sky
And now the world is mine
I've known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life im living now
I know that theres no doubt.
Kevin Rudolf I Made It lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com.com/kevin-rudolf-i-made-it-lyrics.html
I made it!
[Jay Sean]
Ooo I made it
I made it...
I made It...
I made it...
Courtesy of Kweller Prep: Intense Prep for Intense Kids... Call 1800-631-1757
The power of positive.....
visit www.KwellerPrep.com for more
Private Scholarships Tips:
You Must Start, At Least, One Year In Advance If You Want To Apply For Private Scholarships.
Although private scholarships only make up 1% of all the money that exists for college funding, it still can be worth looking for some of these funding sources.
Private Scholarships are sources of FREE money that never have to be re-paid.
Private foundations and organizations offer them to students based on their ethnic background, religious affiliation, talents, hobbies, skills, interests, athletic abilities, etc.
You can only get these sources of funding if you apply for them, and you can only locate and apply for them if you start looking in your child's JUNIOR year of high school.
Click this link to view some private scholarships:
http://www.kwellerprep.com/documents/Scholarships%20Galore.pdf
article source: www.collegeplanningexperts.com/workshops
______________________
I Made It -- Kevin Rudolph
I look up to the sky
And now the World Is Mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Known from the city where no one believed in me
But I never give up the fight.
Ya, but now on top.
I told you to let it rock
The moneys fallin from the sky-y-y-y-y
I made it.
[Chorus - Kevin Rudolf]
I look up to the sky
And now the World is mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Rooftop, hella choppa burning smoke
Louie bag stay strapped wit a priceless globe
High life, flippin and get some more.
Paradise, the luxury marble floor
When I hit, hit me full of that cash
More money than I seen in a garbage can
Stunna island, money and the power
Thats how we do it, make it rain make it shower
Top floor, big timer doing big things
Over city views bought shawty new range
Flip another 100, poppin throwing hundreds
In a new Bently, uptown stunna1
[Chorus]
I look up to the sky
And now the world is mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life im living now
I know that theres no doubt.
Kevin Rudolf I Made It lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com.com/kevin-rudolf-i-made-it-lyrics.html
I made it!
[Jay Sean]
Ooo I made it
I made it...
I made It...
I made it...
Although private scholarships only make up 1% of all the money that exists for college funding, it still can be worth looking for some of these funding sources.
Private Scholarships are sources of FREE money that never have to be re-paid.
Private foundations and organizations offer them to students based on their ethnic background, religious affiliation, talents, hobbies, skills, interests, athletic abilities, etc.
You can only get these sources of funding if you apply for them, and you can only locate and apply for them if you start looking in your child's JUNIOR year of high school.
Click this link to view some private scholarships:
http://www.kwellerprep.com/documents/Scholarships%20Galore.pdf
article source: www.collegeplanningexperts.com/workshops
______________________
I Made It -- Kevin Rudolph
I look up to the sky
And now the World Is Mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Known from the city where no one believed in me
But I never give up the fight.
Ya, but now on top.
I told you to let it rock
The moneys fallin from the sky-y-y-y-y
I made it.
[Chorus - Kevin Rudolf]
I look up to the sky
And now the World is mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life I'm living now
I know that theres no doubt.
I made it, I made it!
Rooftop, hella choppa burning smoke
Louie bag stay strapped wit a priceless globe
High life, flippin and get some more.
Paradise, the luxury marble floor
When I hit, hit me full of that cash
More money than I seen in a garbage can
Stunna island, money and the power
Thats how we do it, make it rain make it shower
Top floor, big timer doing big things
Over city views bought shawty new range
Flip another 100, poppin throwing hundreds
In a new Bently, uptown stunna1
[Chorus]
I look up to the sky
And now the world is mine
Ive known it all my life
I made it, I made it!
I used to dream about, the life im living now
I know that theres no doubt.
Kevin Rudolf I Made It lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com.com/kevin-rudolf-i-made-it-lyrics.html
I made it!
[Jay Sean]
Ooo I made it
I made it...
I made It...
I made it...
College Funding from the State of New York Delete Topic|Reply to Topic
The New York Higher Education Services Corporation is the governing body for administering the state-funded scholarships and grants. The HESC also makes sure federal funds are properly disbursed. The New York college and university system is comprised of State University campuses (SUNY), Long Island University campuses, City University campuses (CUNY), rabbinical colleges, and private and technical colleges.
Students may choose to study in one of Manhattan's institutions and experience one of the world's most outstanding metro areas or they may choose upstate institutions or the diversity of a Long Island campus. Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Skidmore and Excelsior are some of the most familiar and notable college/university names in the country and all are located in New York.
General Scholarships and Grants
New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is one of the largest need-based student grant programs in the country. Eligible students must be state residents and enrolled in a state college or university within New York. Full-time students may receive up to $5000. Students attending less than full-time may apply for the Part-Time TAP. Apply by filling out the FAFSA.
The Aid for Part-Time Studies is flexible for non-traditional students. Applicants with child dependents may earn up to $50,000 per year and still qualify through this program. Grants up to $2000 are available per academic year. Students may apply directly through their college or university.
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence is a merit-based program that offers thousands of academically talented students $1500 incentives to study at in-state colleges and universities, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Like every other state, New York has a purpose in keeping its talent close to home. Students must score high on state "regents exams" to be considered. GPA and class rank may be factors. Apply through your high school.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships are also designed to reward the academically talented students, but the program makes no stipulation about where a student may study. Byrd Scholars receive $1500 awards from federal funds, renewable for up to four years as well. Every year hundreds of top students in every state are chosen from their graduating high school classes to be among the honored scholars. The program is bundled with notoriety. Recipients are nominated and/or chosen by their school officials based on GPA, class rank, ACT/SAT scores and extracurricular interests.
The New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is funded with proceeds from the New York State Lottery. The program is merit-based and focuses on strengths in leadership and community involvement, thus the name of the program. One graduating senior from each New York State public high school is awarded $1000 per academic year to study at a state college or university, for up to four years.
On September 11, 2001, thousands and thousands of New Yorkers were affected by the World Trade Center attacks. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives and left children and other dependents behind. Thousands more were wounded and disabled. Dependents who lost one or more parents, or whose parents or guardians were disabled and wounded may be eligible for the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship. Qualified students may receive up to the cost of tuition at a public institution in New York.
The Veterans Tuition Awards offer grants up to $1000 a semester for veterans attending any type of college or university, including technical colleges. These awards may be used for undergraduate or graduate studies. See more military scholarships.
Native Americans who can prove heritage to one of the federally recognized New York tribes - Cayuga Nation, Oneida Nation, Tuscarora Nation, St. Regis Band of Mohawks, Tonawanda Band of Senecas - may qualify for State Aid to Native Americans. Recipients may receive up to $2000 per academic year at a full-time state institution. See more Native American scholarships.
New York State Memorial Scholarships offer tuition waivers for the dependents of those Public Safety personnel who have lost their lives during the course of their duties. Children of New York firefighters, police and law enforcement, paramedics and EMTs may qualify to receive the cost of tuition at a public institution in the state.
New York State Regents Award for Children of Veterans provides significant tuition funding to those dependents of veterans who have been killed in action, are MIA or have been POWs. Also eligible are those dependents of certain veterans who have suffered severe and significant injuries and disabilities during armed conflict. Students interested in applying should make sure their situation complies with all criteria.
Specialized Studies Programs
Teachers and Health professionals benefit from most of the special studies programs. Many states, and New York is no exception, recognize critical shortage areas and have made proactive strides in offering incentives to students who pursue careers in teaching and health care and those who will teach or work in underserved areas.
Graduate level nurses who already have RN and LPN licenses and education may compete for the Senator Patricia McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship. The program is designed to reward professional nurses pursuing Masters degrees in nursing education - one of the critical shortage areas in nursing. Recipients may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 per academic year. See more graduate nursing scholarships.
Medical and dental students, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or are members of a minority group, may qualify for college tuition through the New York State Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarship. Following graduation, participants must be willing to practice in a medically underserved facility in New York. See more medical scholarships.
Beginning in 2007, teaching students wishing to teach Math and Science subjects may qualify for the New York State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program. Not only are teachers in short supply in general, but many states are recognizing that it is in subjects such as math and the sciences where qualified teachers are fewest. Full-time, undergraduate or graduate level students may apply. In return for tuition awards, those recipients must be willing to teach math or science in the New York State public school system. See more teaching scholarships.
New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships provide tuition for qualified disadvantaged and minority students who are pursuing careers in dozens of different professions. There are qualifying professions for every level of study. Recipients must exchange tuition forgiveness for work in their chosen professions in New York State.
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation website has full information along with application forms for the scholarship described in this article.
Students may choose to study in one of Manhattan's institutions and experience one of the world's most outstanding metro areas or they may choose upstate institutions or the diversity of a Long Island campus. Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Skidmore and Excelsior are some of the most familiar and notable college/university names in the country and all are located in New York.
General Scholarships and Grants
New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is one of the largest need-based student grant programs in the country. Eligible students must be state residents and enrolled in a state college or university within New York. Full-time students may receive up to $5000. Students attending less than full-time may apply for the Part-Time TAP. Apply by filling out the FAFSA.
The Aid for Part-Time Studies is flexible for non-traditional students. Applicants with child dependents may earn up to $50,000 per year and still qualify through this program. Grants up to $2000 are available per academic year. Students may apply directly through their college or university.
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence is a merit-based program that offers thousands of academically talented students $1500 incentives to study at in-state colleges and universities, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Like every other state, New York has a purpose in keeping its talent close to home. Students must score high on state "regents exams" to be considered. GPA and class rank may be factors. Apply through your high school.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships are also designed to reward the academically talented students, but the program makes no stipulation about where a student may study. Byrd Scholars receive $1500 awards from federal funds, renewable for up to four years as well. Every year hundreds of top students in every state are chosen from their graduating high school classes to be among the honored scholars. The program is bundled with notoriety. Recipients are nominated and/or chosen by their school officials based on GPA, class rank, ACT/SAT scores and extracurricular interests.
The New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is funded with proceeds from the New York State Lottery. The program is merit-based and focuses on strengths in leadership and community involvement, thus the name of the program. One graduating senior from each New York State public high school is awarded $1000 per academic year to study at a state college or university, for up to four years.
On September 11, 2001, thousands and thousands of New Yorkers were affected by the World Trade Center attacks. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives and left children and other dependents behind. Thousands more were wounded and disabled. Dependents who lost one or more parents, or whose parents or guardians were disabled and wounded may be eligible for the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship. Qualified students may receive up to the cost of tuition at a public institution in New York.
The Veterans Tuition Awards offer grants up to $1000 a semester for veterans attending any type of college or university, including technical colleges. These awards may be used for undergraduate or graduate studies. See more military scholarships.
Native Americans who can prove heritage to one of the federally recognized New York tribes - Cayuga Nation, Oneida Nation, Tuscarora Nation, St. Regis Band of Mohawks, Tonawanda Band of Senecas - may qualify for State Aid to Native Americans. Recipients may receive up to $2000 per academic year at a full-time state institution. See more Native American scholarships.
New York State Memorial Scholarships offer tuition waivers for the dependents of those Public Safety personnel who have lost their lives during the course of their duties. Children of New York firefighters, police and law enforcement, paramedics and EMTs may qualify to receive the cost of tuition at a public institution in the state.
New York State Regents Award for Children of Veterans provides significant tuition funding to those dependents of veterans who have been killed in action, are MIA or have been POWs. Also eligible are those dependents of certain veterans who have suffered severe and significant injuries and disabilities during armed conflict. Students interested in applying should make sure their situation complies with all criteria.
Specialized Studies Programs
Teachers and Health professionals benefit from most of the special studies programs. Many states, and New York is no exception, recognize critical shortage areas and have made proactive strides in offering incentives to students who pursue careers in teaching and health care and those who will teach or work in underserved areas.
Graduate level nurses who already have RN and LPN licenses and education may compete for the Senator Patricia McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship. The program is designed to reward professional nurses pursuing Masters degrees in nursing education - one of the critical shortage areas in nursing. Recipients may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 per academic year. See more graduate nursing scholarships.
Medical and dental students, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or are members of a minority group, may qualify for college tuition through the New York State Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarship. Following graduation, participants must be willing to practice in a medically underserved facility in New York. See more medical scholarships.
Beginning in 2007, teaching students wishing to teach Math and Science subjects may qualify for the New York State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program. Not only are teachers in short supply in general, but many states are recognizing that it is in subjects such as math and the sciences where qualified teachers are fewest. Full-time, undergraduate or graduate level students may apply. In return for tuition awards, those recipients must be willing to teach math or science in the New York State public school system. See more teaching scholarships.
New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships provide tuition for qualified disadvantaged and minority students who are pursuing careers in dozens of different professions. There are qualifying professions for every level of study. Recipients must exchange tuition forgiveness for work in their chosen professions in New York State.
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation website has full information along with application forms for the scholarship described in this article.
REGENTS CRASH COURSES
2013 Regents Crash Courses
All Crash Courses begin at 10:00 am and end at 3:00 pm
TESTING IS FROM 3:00 TO 6:00 PM
Please bring Lunch and snacks -- you will not leave before 6:00 pm
Tuition: $199 Includes Materials
Space is highly limited.
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Subject: English
Test Starts: 9:15 am
Exam Date: Tuesday, June
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Subject: U.S. History & Government
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History & Geography
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DID YOU KNOW that NYS offers you MONEY if you do well on the Regents? Here’s just one example:
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence is a merit-based program that offers thousands of academically talented students $1500 a year/ $6,000 over 4 years incentives to study at in-state colleges and universities, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Like every other state, New York has a purpose in keeping its talented students close to home. Students must score high on all New York State Regents Exams to considered for the scholarship.
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HIGH SCORES BRING MONEY
Scholarships --Entrance Exam Scholarships
A $1500 award to the 8th graders who score in the 99th percentile and a $750 award to the 8th graders who score in the 98th percentile on the Entrance Exam. This exam must be taken at Carmel Catholic on the Archdiocesan testing day (January 9, 2010) and the student must complete the application and registration process.
Parish Offered Scholarships
Several of Carmel Catholic’s “feeder school” parishes award annual partial scholarships to incoming freshmen. The administration of each scholarship is unique. For additional information, please contact the individual parish. These scholarships include:
1. St. Joseph Parish Scholarship
A partial scholarship awarded annually to one male and one female incoming freshman from St. Joseph’s School in Libertyville. The parish selects the students.
2. The Gorman Sullivan, O Carm. Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship given to a registered member of St. Mary of Vernon Parish in Indian Creek. The parish Men’s Club administers the application process for the award and The Carmel Catholic Scholarship Committee selects the recipient.
Minority Scholarships
Carmel Catholic High School’s Scholarship Program offers three scholarships for minority students who have been accepted at Carmel Catholic High School as incoming freshmen. These include:
1. Mary Frances Clark, BVM Scholarship
A $1000 one-time award funded by the Sisters of Charity, BVM in gratitude to their Foundress.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African-American, Hispanic.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
2. Titus Brandsma Carmelite Scholarship
A $1000 one-time award funded by the Carmelite Order.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African-American, Hispanic.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
3. Thanksgiving Scholarship
A full tuition scholarship, including books for one incoming freshman African-American student, renewable each year. This scholarship includes books, but does not include graduation fees, class fees, registration fees or athletic fees.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must be African-American.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•Student must maintain a “C” average while at Carmel Catholic to renew the scholarship for the following school year.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
NOTE: For any of the minority scholarships, the following forms should be submitted by March 15, 2010 and mailed to:
Carmel Catholic High School, Office of the President – One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060
1.Student Application Form
2.Student Recommendation Form
3.Financial Information Form including: 2009 W-2 or a recent payroll stub for all employed family members, 2008 tax forms, and Form 4506 T – Request for Transcript of Tax Return
4.Photograph of applicant
5.Copy of a current report card
Selection is done by committee, based on test scores, recommendations, student interview, and demonstrated financial need. Notification of the award winners will be made prior to March 26, 2010.
A $1500 award to the 8th graders who score in the 99th percentile and a $750 award to the 8th graders who score in the 98th percentile on the Entrance Exam. This exam must be taken at Carmel Catholic on the Archdiocesan testing day (January 9, 2010) and the student must complete the application and registration process.
Parish Offered Scholarships
Several of Carmel Catholic’s “feeder school” parishes award annual partial scholarships to incoming freshmen. The administration of each scholarship is unique. For additional information, please contact the individual parish. These scholarships include:
1. St. Joseph Parish Scholarship
A partial scholarship awarded annually to one male and one female incoming freshman from St. Joseph’s School in Libertyville. The parish selects the students.
2. The Gorman Sullivan, O Carm. Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship given to a registered member of St. Mary of Vernon Parish in Indian Creek. The parish Men’s Club administers the application process for the award and The Carmel Catholic Scholarship Committee selects the recipient.
Minority Scholarships
Carmel Catholic High School’s Scholarship Program offers three scholarships for minority students who have been accepted at Carmel Catholic High School as incoming freshmen. These include:
1. Mary Frances Clark, BVM Scholarship
A $1000 one-time award funded by the Sisters of Charity, BVM in gratitude to their Foundress.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African-American, Hispanic.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
2. Titus Brandsma Carmelite Scholarship
A $1000 one-time award funded by the Carmelite Order.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African-American, Hispanic.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
3. Thanksgiving Scholarship
A full tuition scholarship, including books for one incoming freshman African-American student, renewable each year. This scholarship includes books, but does not include graduation fees, class fees, registration fees or athletic fees.
Scholarship Criteria:
•Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled date (January 9, 2010).
•Student must enroll at Carmel Catholic on the scheduled registration date (March 11, 2010).
•Student must be African-American.
•Student must fulfill all fundraising requirements.
•Student must demonstrate financial need.
•Student must maintain a “C” average while at Carmel Catholic to renew the scholarship for the following school year.
•All forms must be submitted as scheduled by the application deadline (March 15, 2010).
NOTE: For any of the minority scholarships, the following forms should be submitted by March 15, 2010 and mailed to:
Carmel Catholic High School, Office of the President – One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060
1.Student Application Form
2.Student Recommendation Form
3.Financial Information Form including: 2009 W-2 or a recent payroll stub for all employed family members, 2008 tax forms, and Form 4506 T – Request for Transcript of Tax Return
4.Photograph of applicant
5.Copy of a current report card
Selection is done by committee, based on test scores, recommendations, student interview, and demonstrated financial need. Notification of the award winners will be made prior to March 26, 2010.
SAT SCORES TO BE RELEASED MAY 20th 6:00-8:00 AM
Officially, College Board releases all scores by 8:00 am. Many student scores are posted as early as 6:00 AM, so be prepared. Your full score report will be available online approximately 1 week after May 20th.
DO NOT PANIC if you cannot see your SAT Score on May 20th, 2010. Collegeboard releases most, but not all scores on the first score release day. If this happens to you, then there will be a message in your inbox asking you to check back for your score at a later date (approximately 1-2 weeks later). Remember, the staff of college board is not perfect; just as the collegeboard SAT book makes some mistakes, so do the collegeboard grading and entering staff—even with sophisticated technology.
Please be sure to print out your score report. Always print hard copies of important documents like this.
If you decide to retest, Kweller Prep will take a limited number of students throughout the summer for Intensive SAT prep. Good Luck!
This is only a TEST. It does not define you or your abilities. All it measures is how well you do on the test. Practice, testing discipline, and good strategies make perfect.
Good Luck Testers!
DO NOT PANIC if you cannot see your SAT Score on May 20th, 2010. Collegeboard releases most, but not all scores on the first score release day. If this happens to you, then there will be a message in your inbox asking you to check back for your score at a later date (approximately 1-2 weeks later). Remember, the staff of college board is not perfect; just as the collegeboard SAT book makes some mistakes, so do the collegeboard grading and entering staff—even with sophisticated technology.
Please be sure to print out your score report. Always print hard copies of important documents like this.
If you decide to retest, Kweller Prep will take a limited number of students throughout the summer for Intensive SAT prep. Good Luck!
This is only a TEST. It does not define you or your abilities. All it measures is how well you do on the test. Practice, testing discipline, and good strategies make perfect.
Good Luck Testers!
Kweller Prep will help you get in! University of Phoenix
Higher education made highly accessible.
Since 1976, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of working adults reach their educational goals. With online and on-campus degree programs, University of Phoenix is dedicated to building a foundation for your success. You'll receive the academic support you need from a team of personalized advisors who assist you from enrollment to graduation.
Degree programs for today’s world
From associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to certification and single courses, University of Phoenix offers programs to fit your schedule and interests. In class, you'll learn hands-on implementation of academic theory to help you on the job. Find programs in your area on the right or read more about the University at Phoenix.edu.
Experience the difference.
Accredited university
Attend classes online or on campus
Faculty with real-world experience
Course schedules that fit your life
Small class sizes
Real-world degree programs.
Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Nursing & Health Care
Psychology
Information Technology
And More
Since 1976, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of working adults reach their educational goals. With online and on-campus degree programs, University of Phoenix is dedicated to building a foundation for your success. You'll receive the academic support you need from a team of personalized advisors who assist you from enrollment to graduation.
Degree programs for today’s world
From associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to certification and single courses, University of Phoenix offers programs to fit your schedule and interests. In class, you'll learn hands-on implementation of academic theory to help you on the job. Find programs in your area on the right or read more about the University at Phoenix.edu.
Experience the difference.
Accredited university
Attend classes online or on campus
Faculty with real-world experience
Course schedules that fit your life
Small class sizes
Real-world degree programs.
Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Nursing & Health Care
Psychology
Information Technology
And More
Facebook's Latest Role: College Guidance Counselor
The college-admissions process used to be relatively private, but that's all changing thanks to Facebook. After all, it's not hard to figure out who got in where when your classmate joins a group called "New York University Class of 2013" — and Facebook's news feed rubs it in your face.
Sophie Ramayat, an 18-year-old in Silicon Valley, joined the NYU 2013 group as well as groups for three other schools she was accepted into — the University of Richmond, the University of Washington and American University — and has been browsing the discussion boards on them to get a preview of life on the different campuses. "You can kind of tell what the students are like," she says. "I noticed that everyone at the University of Richmond is white." (See how to get off college waiting lists.)
Some of the 1,300 members of the NYU 2013 group — which is exceptionally active, with some 200 newcomers joining each day — use the site to discuss the pros and cons of attending the school. "I got into Johns Hopkins and NYU and I don't know where to go," wrote a girl from Albany, N.Y. "They are so different and will both cost me the same. Someone on here please persuade me ASAP." (See pictures of the evolution of dorm life.)
Officials from at least one college have copped to reading these kinds of deliberations. "Facebook has been a wonderful way for us to hear what students are thinking," says M.J. Knoll-Finn, Emerson College's vice president for enrollment. "Before, we'd only hear from the exceptionally ecstatic or upset student who bothered to write in, but now we can see exactly what the average accepted student is thinking and how they're deciding between schools."
While most Class of 2013 groups are formed by admitted students, Emerson is one of the few schools that runs its own Facebook page. "This is completely new for us," says Mike Petroff, Emerson's Web manager, who started the group in January at the request of an early-decision applicant. Petroff responds to students' questions — When is the open house? How do they set up their e-mail accounts? — and even plans to post video tours of the college for students who can't visit Emerson in person. But for the most part, he sits back and lets the students communicate with one another.
Facebook's admitted-student groups are yet another wild card in the college-admissions game, which is even trickier this year, given that the recession has school officials fretting over the number of students who will ultimately enroll. "I think it's safe to say that this is the most uncertain year in terms of predicting what students will do," says Christoph Guttentag, Duke University's dean of undergraduate admissions. "I honestly don't know how the economy is going to affect things." (See how one school uses financial aid to reel in students.)
Since most colleges give students until May to accept an offer of enrollment, admissions officers won't find out the true repercussions of the economic downturn for several weeks. But if Facebook groups are any indication, the class of 2013 is just as excited to join the world of dorm rooms, frat parties and communal bathrooms as were the many classes that came before them. "Oh man," says Mark Harber, an 18-year-old from Tulsa, Okla., who joined Vanderbilt's 2013 group within hours of receiving his acceptance letter. "I can't wait."
And of course, with Facebook becoming synonymous with full disclosure, students are also using the site to detail where they didn't get in. One group called "REJECTED! Class of 2013" includes a series of posts from a girl in Seattle about finding out she got turned down by Cornell, Brown, MIT and her first choice, the University of Chicago. Even some admitted-student groups are full of kids licking their wounds. Ted Williams was rejected from Yale but accepted at Wesleyan. When he joined the WesAdmits 2013 group, he found a number of other students in the same position. "There was a chain of posts from other people who'd also gotten rejected from Ivies," he says. "It was nice to have a little bit of commiseration."
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1889298,00.html?loomia_si=t0%3Aa16%3Ag2%3Ar3%3Ac0.155406%3Ab18546951&xid=Loomia#ixzz0nv58A63m
Sophie Ramayat, an 18-year-old in Silicon Valley, joined the NYU 2013 group as well as groups for three other schools she was accepted into — the University of Richmond, the University of Washington and American University — and has been browsing the discussion boards on them to get a preview of life on the different campuses. "You can kind of tell what the students are like," she says. "I noticed that everyone at the University of Richmond is white." (See how to get off college waiting lists.)
Some of the 1,300 members of the NYU 2013 group — which is exceptionally active, with some 200 newcomers joining each day — use the site to discuss the pros and cons of attending the school. "I got into Johns Hopkins and NYU and I don't know where to go," wrote a girl from Albany, N.Y. "They are so different and will both cost me the same. Someone on here please persuade me ASAP." (See pictures of the evolution of dorm life.)
Officials from at least one college have copped to reading these kinds of deliberations. "Facebook has been a wonderful way for us to hear what students are thinking," says M.J. Knoll-Finn, Emerson College's vice president for enrollment. "Before, we'd only hear from the exceptionally ecstatic or upset student who bothered to write in, but now we can see exactly what the average accepted student is thinking and how they're deciding between schools."
While most Class of 2013 groups are formed by admitted students, Emerson is one of the few schools that runs its own Facebook page. "This is completely new for us," says Mike Petroff, Emerson's Web manager, who started the group in January at the request of an early-decision applicant. Petroff responds to students' questions — When is the open house? How do they set up their e-mail accounts? — and even plans to post video tours of the college for students who can't visit Emerson in person. But for the most part, he sits back and lets the students communicate with one another.
Facebook's admitted-student groups are yet another wild card in the college-admissions game, which is even trickier this year, given that the recession has school officials fretting over the number of students who will ultimately enroll. "I think it's safe to say that this is the most uncertain year in terms of predicting what students will do," says Christoph Guttentag, Duke University's dean of undergraduate admissions. "I honestly don't know how the economy is going to affect things." (See how one school uses financial aid to reel in students.)
Since most colleges give students until May to accept an offer of enrollment, admissions officers won't find out the true repercussions of the economic downturn for several weeks. But if Facebook groups are any indication, the class of 2013 is just as excited to join the world of dorm rooms, frat parties and communal bathrooms as were the many classes that came before them. "Oh man," says Mark Harber, an 18-year-old from Tulsa, Okla., who joined Vanderbilt's 2013 group within hours of receiving his acceptance letter. "I can't wait."
And of course, with Facebook becoming synonymous with full disclosure, students are also using the site to detail where they didn't get in. One group called "REJECTED! Class of 2013" includes a series of posts from a girl in Seattle about finding out she got turned down by Cornell, Brown, MIT and her first choice, the University of Chicago. Even some admitted-student groups are full of kids licking their wounds. Ted Williams was rejected from Yale but accepted at Wesleyan. When he joined the WesAdmits 2013 group, he found a number of other students in the same position. "There was a chain of posts from other people who'd also gotten rejected from Ivies," he says. "It was nice to have a little bit of commiseration."
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1889298,00.html?loomia_si=t0%3Aa16%3Ag2%3Ar3%3Ac0.155406%3Ab18546951&xid=Loomia#ixzz0nv58A63m
Finding Great Schools in NYC for Free
Article by Frances Kweller and her team of Kweller Prep Tutors.
Due to the economic crunch, it may seem harder than ever to send your children to private schools. I would like to dedicate this mini-article on showing students and parents what they need to do in order to get into one of the excellent Specialized Public High Schools in New York City. My tutoring center, Kweller Prep, located in Forest Hills, will be providing intensive test preparation and tutoring courses all summer long.
Please feel free to contact me at 1800- 631 – 1757 or 1917-499-3913. Visit my
website, www.KwellerPrep.com
Q: What are the specialized high schools in New York City?
A: Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical School, Queens HS for the Sciences at York College, LaGuardia HS of Music & Art & Performing Art & the rest..
Q: How does my child get in to a Specialized High School?
A: Aside from La Guardia, which requires an audition to get in, all students must take an exam called the SHSAT to gain entry into a specialized school. SHSAT stands for Specialized High School Admissions Test.
Q: What is tested on the SHSAT?
A: English and Math. Specifically: Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, unscrambling paragraphs, algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry. A letter of proof by a Rabbi must be presented as evidence to allow your child to test on a Sunday.
Q: When is the SHSAT test given?
A: For students entering the 8th Grade, the test is given the first weekend in November. For those entering 9th grade, the test is held the around the second weekend in November. For 9th Grade Sabbath observers, the test is held in Brooklyn Technical High School only.
Q: Can I just walk in to take the test?
A: No. You must have an admission ticket, ordered months before, to test. You cannot take the test without a ticket.
Q: How many months in advance should my child prepare for the SHSAT?
A: Depending on your child’s level, I recommend 6 months of preparation. This can be time consuming and costly, but very well worth all the effort. The specialized schools in NYC are among the best in the country, and completely free.
Q. What is the best way to prepare for the test?
A: Kweller Prep. There, students can take multiple proctored practice tests, and work through some of the toughest math and English questions on the SHSAT with an experienced tutor. Yes, you can study on your own, but it is incredibly difficult to do so
Due to the economic crunch, it may seem harder than ever to send your children to private schools. I would like to dedicate this mini-article on showing students and parents what they need to do in order to get into one of the excellent Specialized Public High Schools in New York City. My tutoring center, Kweller Prep, located in Forest Hills, will be providing intensive test preparation and tutoring courses all summer long.
Please feel free to contact me at 1800- 631 – 1757 or 1917-499-3913. Visit my
website, www.KwellerPrep.com
Q: What are the specialized high schools in New York City?
A: Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical School, Queens HS for the Sciences at York College, LaGuardia HS of Music & Art & Performing Art & the rest..
Q: How does my child get in to a Specialized High School?
A: Aside from La Guardia, which requires an audition to get in, all students must take an exam called the SHSAT to gain entry into a specialized school. SHSAT stands for Specialized High School Admissions Test.
Q: What is tested on the SHSAT?
A: English and Math. Specifically: Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, unscrambling paragraphs, algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry. A letter of proof by a Rabbi must be presented as evidence to allow your child to test on a Sunday.
Q: When is the SHSAT test given?
A: For students entering the 8th Grade, the test is given the first weekend in November. For those entering 9th grade, the test is held the around the second weekend in November. For 9th Grade Sabbath observers, the test is held in Brooklyn Technical High School only.
Q: Can I just walk in to take the test?
A: No. You must have an admission ticket, ordered months before, to test. You cannot take the test without a ticket.
Q: How many months in advance should my child prepare for the SHSAT?
A: Depending on your child’s level, I recommend 6 months of preparation. This can be time consuming and costly, but very well worth all the effort. The specialized schools in NYC are among the best in the country, and completely free.
Q. What is the best way to prepare for the test?
A: Kweller Prep. There, students can take multiple proctored practice tests, and work through some of the toughest math and English questions on the SHSAT with an experienced tutor. Yes, you can study on your own, but it is incredibly difficult to do so
Mary Score Break Down & Analysis:
Perhaps an analysis/commentary of another student’s weak points can help you focus on your own… good luck testers!
• Name has been changed to maintain privacy
Mary Score Break Down & Analysis:
Dear Parent:
Please review the information below slowly, and alongside with the score report she brought yesterday. In the future, score reports ($12 additional fee through collegeboard.com) should be ordered the same time that you register for the SAT, so that you get your score report, test booklet, and SAT score together approximately 3 weeks after the test. Schools do not force or even tells kids to do this, but it is extremely important that you always order your real answer key, so you know what your weak points were the day you took the real test. This should be done especially if you plan on retaking the SAT.
SAT test date: March 2010
Goal Score: 2000
Real score: 1880
Retake: May 1, 2010
Real Score: (still waiting for release; Expected, May 20th, 2010)
Mary’s March 2010 SAT TEST ANALYSIS:
Again, review this slowly and alongside your score report:
Mary’s biggest enemy was the vocabulary. Her vocabulary in context mistakes cost her roughly 150-200 points.
In Section 2 (Critical Reading), approximately the first 7 questions are strictly vocabulary in context. In section 2, Mary got 3 vocabulary questions wrong; 4 right. In section 8 (Critical Reading), Mary got 4 vocabulary questions wrong, but only 3 right, Section 5 had 10 vocabulary in context questions; Mary got 3 wrong and 7 right. Mary’s reading comprehension skills are pretty strong. Her reading comp errors were mainly vocabulary in context in the passage (S2 Q 12 & 17). Otherwise, she has a very strong critical reading base. No more intensive prep here needed.
Mary’s weak points in math are the student response questions in section 4. Here, students lose no points for incorrect answers; they only gain 1 raw point for each correct one. Questions 9-18 are student response. Out of 9 questions, Mary got 3 wrong, 5 right. She does not need to work on the pre-student response (multiple choice questions). Here, she got a perfect score: 8 out of 8 right. Mary’s math overall is very strong, except for the free-response. More work is needed here.
Mary’s writing skills need light polishing. She had a very impressive section 10. Out of 14 questions, Mary got 1 wrong, 13 right. Good work here! Statistically, students score much worse in section 10 than do in any other section. This is perhaps from a combination of reasons, but in particular, because it is the very last section of a very rigorous, tightly timed test. What hurt her writing score was the essay (see below). My other student, Helen Grestova (October 2009/ Now my Friday Test Proctor) scored a 750/800 on her writing. She got every single writing question right, but only an 11 out of 12 on her essay. Her writing score went from a potential 800 to a 750-- 50 points lost just due to the essay. Usually students lose 7 to 10 points for each question but losing points on the essay costs more points. (curved).
For Future Testing:
In addition to the vocabulary sheets provided by Kweller Prep, we highly recommend you memorize the vocabulary in the books we provided. Specifically, the Barron’s 2400, the Barron’s Writing & Critical Readying and the large Grueber SAT. Not memorizing as much vocabulary as you can is a terrible judgment mistake. The vocabulary sheets provide an excellent foundation, but a comprehensive vocabulary base can up your overall score by as much as 200 points. Again, the vocabulary-in-context questions make up approximately 1/3 of each critical reading section.
Writing needs very light polishing. What really hurt Mary here was her essay score. For future testing, be sure to use more college level vocabulary in the first few lines of your essay and always stick to your thesis statement. For more information on perfecting your essay, please see the original 12 essays that Kweller Prep has provided for Mary.
I hope this detailed score analysis assists you. Good luck with your results on the upcoming MAY SAT results. If you decide to retake the SAT in October, be sure to order your MAY 2010 score report ASAP.
For subsequent SAT tests, order your score report right away—the same day you register for the SAT -- a small investment, a big return!
Frances Kweller, J.D.
www.KwellerPrep.com
917 499 3913
• Name has been changed to maintain privacy
Mary Score Break Down & Analysis:
Dear Parent:
Please review the information below slowly, and alongside with the score report she brought yesterday. In the future, score reports ($12 additional fee through collegeboard.com) should be ordered the same time that you register for the SAT, so that you get your score report, test booklet, and SAT score together approximately 3 weeks after the test. Schools do not force or even tells kids to do this, but it is extremely important that you always order your real answer key, so you know what your weak points were the day you took the real test. This should be done especially if you plan on retaking the SAT.
SAT test date: March 2010
Goal Score: 2000
Real score: 1880
Retake: May 1, 2010
Real Score: (still waiting for release; Expected, May 20th, 2010)
Mary’s March 2010 SAT TEST ANALYSIS:
Again, review this slowly and alongside your score report:
Mary’s biggest enemy was the vocabulary. Her vocabulary in context mistakes cost her roughly 150-200 points.
In Section 2 (Critical Reading), approximately the first 7 questions are strictly vocabulary in context. In section 2, Mary got 3 vocabulary questions wrong; 4 right. In section 8 (Critical Reading), Mary got 4 vocabulary questions wrong, but only 3 right, Section 5 had 10 vocabulary in context questions; Mary got 3 wrong and 7 right. Mary’s reading comprehension skills are pretty strong. Her reading comp errors were mainly vocabulary in context in the passage (S2 Q 12 & 17). Otherwise, she has a very strong critical reading base. No more intensive prep here needed.
Mary’s weak points in math are the student response questions in section 4. Here, students lose no points for incorrect answers; they only gain 1 raw point for each correct one. Questions 9-18 are student response. Out of 9 questions, Mary got 3 wrong, 5 right. She does not need to work on the pre-student response (multiple choice questions). Here, she got a perfect score: 8 out of 8 right. Mary’s math overall is very strong, except for the free-response. More work is needed here.
Mary’s writing skills need light polishing. She had a very impressive section 10. Out of 14 questions, Mary got 1 wrong, 13 right. Good work here! Statistically, students score much worse in section 10 than do in any other section. This is perhaps from a combination of reasons, but in particular, because it is the very last section of a very rigorous, tightly timed test. What hurt her writing score was the essay (see below). My other student, Helen Grestova (October 2009/ Now my Friday Test Proctor) scored a 750/800 on her writing. She got every single writing question right, but only an 11 out of 12 on her essay. Her writing score went from a potential 800 to a 750-- 50 points lost just due to the essay. Usually students lose 7 to 10 points for each question but losing points on the essay costs more points. (curved).
For Future Testing:
In addition to the vocabulary sheets provided by Kweller Prep, we highly recommend you memorize the vocabulary in the books we provided. Specifically, the Barron’s 2400, the Barron’s Writing & Critical Readying and the large Grueber SAT. Not memorizing as much vocabulary as you can is a terrible judgment mistake. The vocabulary sheets provide an excellent foundation, but a comprehensive vocabulary base can up your overall score by as much as 200 points. Again, the vocabulary-in-context questions make up approximately 1/3 of each critical reading section.
Writing needs very light polishing. What really hurt Mary here was her essay score. For future testing, be sure to use more college level vocabulary in the first few lines of your essay and always stick to your thesis statement. For more information on perfecting your essay, please see the original 12 essays that Kweller Prep has provided for Mary.
I hope this detailed score analysis assists you. Good luck with your results on the upcoming MAY SAT results. If you decide to retake the SAT in October, be sure to order your MAY 2010 score report ASAP.
For subsequent SAT tests, order your score report right away—the same day you register for the SAT -- a small investment, a big return!
Frances Kweller, J.D.
www.KwellerPrep.com
917 499 3913
Keepin my tutees motivated...
If you already have to aim, you might as well aim high!
Young, Rich, and Calling Their Own Shots
Entrepreneurs keep getting younger and younger, while their companies only get bigger. From solar energy to lobster trapping, the members of our annual 30 Under 30 list are shaking up a variety of industries -- and doing it on their own terms. Meet the next big stars of the business world.
While there's no magic formula for success in business, it never hurts to be quick on your feet, able to brush aside fears, and come armed with a fresh perspective. It's no wonder we're seeing more and more young entrepreneurs these days.
Take Aaron Hall, who was just 21 years old when he took over a struggling solar power firm from a family friend. Now 28, Hall sits at the helm of a rising star in the energy industry, poised to hit $60 million in revenue.
Then there's Tina Wells, who was a teenager herself when she started writing product reviews for young people. At 28, she now heads Buzz Marketing Group, which develops marketing research and strategy for SonyBMG, among other corporate giants.
And don't forget Leanna Archer, who was barely 10 years old when she launched a line of all-natural hair-care products. This year, she's set to bring in $150,000. In October, she turns 13.
That kind of early-life success has landed all three a spot on this year's 30 Under 30, Inc.com's annual ranking of the nation's top young entrepreneurs. As always, this year's group reflects the broad interests and skills of a tech-savvy generation connected to the world and its markets like no other in history. They range from a basement start-up offering cheap WiFi access in underserved communities from San Francisco to India, to a multimillion-dollar federal contractor providing IT services for the Pentagon.
In between, we have a pair of lobstermen selling lobster trap timeshares, and a group of college-age guys who will haul anything out of your home for a price.
Whatever your idea, starting a business at any age has its challenges. For young entrepreneurs like these, that can include juggling homework and making payroll. It can also mean convincing your parents, bankers, and other grown-ups to take you seriously. Yet despite the many pitfalls -- least of which is the current economic downturn -- a growing number of tweens, teenagers, and 20-somethings want to be their own boss.
Of 2,400 young people surveyed last year by the Kaufman Foundation, four out of 10 said they wanted to start their own business. And 63 percent told the Kansas City, Mo.-based non-profit group that through hard work, they could do it, too.
Most said running their own businesses would allow them to put their skills to work, build something for the future, and make money. Increasingly, those entrepreneurial instincts are being fostered at school -- and at an early age. According to the National Council on Economic Education, a growing number of states are adding entrepreneurship studies to K-12 curriculums, though the topic is also feeding into math, history, and other standard high school subjects. There are now more than 2,000 colleges and universities offering at least one course in entrepreneurship, compared to just 300 in the mid 1980s, studies show. Over the same period, the number of college departments dedicated to entrepreneurship has doubled to about two dozen and growing.
That's not to say these millennial CEOs are textbook business school grads. In fact, many put their degrees on hold to watch over their ventures. Aaron Levie, 23, and Dylan Smith, 22, both dropped out of college and moved to Palo Alto, Calif., to run Box.net, their online file sharing start-up. Levie describes the high-tech hub as a "haven for college dropouts looking to launch a business." Rahim Fazal, co-founder of Involver, started his first business when he was in high school, and actually told his parents he was dealing drugs -- just so they wouldn't find out about his company and make him focus more on his schoolwork.
Others, like 28-year-old Claire Chambers, transitioned seamlessly from school into the corporate world, only to leave behind an enviable career to do their own thing. "I've always been an entrepreneur at heart," says Chambers, the founder of Journelle, a lingerie company. "As a child, I started a dog-walking business."
So what do their parents think of all this? Where did they get the money? And what industries are they taking over? These are just a few of the questions we put to this year's group of junior overachievers, while catching up with a few of our past honorees. Get to know them -- they're going to be around for awhile, and, who knows, one of them may end up being your boss someday.
As 12-year-old Archer says, "I don't take no for an answer."
http://www.inc.com/30under30/2008/index.html
Young, Rich, and Calling Their Own Shots
Entrepreneurs keep getting younger and younger, while their companies only get bigger. From solar energy to lobster trapping, the members of our annual 30 Under 30 list are shaking up a variety of industries -- and doing it on their own terms. Meet the next big stars of the business world.
While there's no magic formula for success in business, it never hurts to be quick on your feet, able to brush aside fears, and come armed with a fresh perspective. It's no wonder we're seeing more and more young entrepreneurs these days.
Take Aaron Hall, who was just 21 years old when he took over a struggling solar power firm from a family friend. Now 28, Hall sits at the helm of a rising star in the energy industry, poised to hit $60 million in revenue.
Then there's Tina Wells, who was a teenager herself when she started writing product reviews for young people. At 28, she now heads Buzz Marketing Group, which develops marketing research and strategy for SonyBMG, among other corporate giants.
And don't forget Leanna Archer, who was barely 10 years old when she launched a line of all-natural hair-care products. This year, she's set to bring in $150,000. In October, she turns 13.
That kind of early-life success has landed all three a spot on this year's 30 Under 30, Inc.com's annual ranking of the nation's top young entrepreneurs. As always, this year's group reflects the broad interests and skills of a tech-savvy generation connected to the world and its markets like no other in history. They range from a basement start-up offering cheap WiFi access in underserved communities from San Francisco to India, to a multimillion-dollar federal contractor providing IT services for the Pentagon.
In between, we have a pair of lobstermen selling lobster trap timeshares, and a group of college-age guys who will haul anything out of your home for a price.
Whatever your idea, starting a business at any age has its challenges. For young entrepreneurs like these, that can include juggling homework and making payroll. It can also mean convincing your parents, bankers, and other grown-ups to take you seriously. Yet despite the many pitfalls -- least of which is the current economic downturn -- a growing number of tweens, teenagers, and 20-somethings want to be their own boss.
Of 2,400 young people surveyed last year by the Kaufman Foundation, four out of 10 said they wanted to start their own business. And 63 percent told the Kansas City, Mo.-based non-profit group that through hard work, they could do it, too.
Most said running their own businesses would allow them to put their skills to work, build something for the future, and make money. Increasingly, those entrepreneurial instincts are being fostered at school -- and at an early age. According to the National Council on Economic Education, a growing number of states are adding entrepreneurship studies to K-12 curriculums, though the topic is also feeding into math, history, and other standard high school subjects. There are now more than 2,000 colleges and universities offering at least one course in entrepreneurship, compared to just 300 in the mid 1980s, studies show. Over the same period, the number of college departments dedicated to entrepreneurship has doubled to about two dozen and growing.
That's not to say these millennial CEOs are textbook business school grads. In fact, many put their degrees on hold to watch over their ventures. Aaron Levie, 23, and Dylan Smith, 22, both dropped out of college and moved to Palo Alto, Calif., to run Box.net, their online file sharing start-up. Levie describes the high-tech hub as a "haven for college dropouts looking to launch a business." Rahim Fazal, co-founder of Involver, started his first business when he was in high school, and actually told his parents he was dealing drugs -- just so they wouldn't find out about his company and make him focus more on his schoolwork.
Others, like 28-year-old Claire Chambers, transitioned seamlessly from school into the corporate world, only to leave behind an enviable career to do their own thing. "I've always been an entrepreneur at heart," says Chambers, the founder of Journelle, a lingerie company. "As a child, I started a dog-walking business."
So what do their parents think of all this? Where did they get the money? And what industries are they taking over? These are just a few of the questions we put to this year's group of junior overachievers, while catching up with a few of our past honorees. Get to know them -- they're going to be around for awhile, and, who knows, one of them may end up being your boss someday.
As 12-year-old Archer says, "I don't take no for an answer."
http://www.inc.com/30under30/2008/index.html
Thank you SBA!
I've been nominated by NASBDC (National Association for Small Business Development Centers) by he NY site director for the the successful start up of my small business and that I created a almost a dozen jobs in this economy. I didn't think what I was doing was such a big deal for the economy as a whole, and all the jobs I created are for tutors and office assistants, but I guess in this crazy job market I did some good stuff. Thank you SBA! I hope to soon deliver more....
Cost of Raising Kids Rises
"Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that it costs anywhere from $134,370 to $237,520 to raise a child from birth to the age of 17—and that's not counting school or college tuition. No wonder parents are feeling a little blue."-- NOT counting school or tuition.. eek!
Lessons to be Learned from an Expert
An Excerpt from an Expert----
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED:
1. Do not blindly approach the college funding process
2. Do not solely bank on "hope" of scholarships to make college affordable for your kids
There is a formula that calculates financial aid and as long as you understand the "rules" that govern how money is dispersed, you'll be able to position yourself to benefit--not be hurt--by those rules.
As far as the mother is concerned, she may have to break what's left of her retirement and pay all the penalties in order to get her son through his last year.
The part that chokes me up the most is that if she had started planning in the process early on most of the loans she currently took out could have been avoided.
So please be careful everyone, take the time to learn about the system and don't let the same mistake happen to you.
from collegeplannningexperts.com
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED:
1. Do not blindly approach the college funding process
2. Do not solely bank on "hope" of scholarships to make college affordable for your kids
There is a formula that calculates financial aid and as long as you understand the "rules" that govern how money is dispersed, you'll be able to position yourself to benefit--not be hurt--by those rules.
As far as the mother is concerned, she may have to break what's left of her retirement and pay all the penalties in order to get her son through his last year.
The part that chokes me up the most is that if she had started planning in the process early on most of the loans she currently took out could have been avoided.
So please be careful everyone, take the time to learn about the system and don't let the same mistake happen to you.
from collegeplannningexperts.com
Highest teacher absences in poor NYC districts
Why am I not surprised?
Associated Press - April 28, 2010 6:55 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - One-fifth of New York City's public school teachers missed more than two weeks of school last year.
The Wall Street Journal reports that poorest districts were most affected. It said the absences affect student progress, especially in those districts.
Teachers are allowed 10 sick days per year.
Citing Department of Education data, the Journal said the city spent $119 million on substitute teachers last year.
United Federal of Teachers president, Michael Mulgrew, told the Journal that some of the absences include required professional development days and jury duty.
The DOE has noted that chronically late or absent teachers who have gone through an expedited disciplinary progress have dramatically improved their attendance.
Information from: WALL ST. JOURNAL
Associated Press - April 28, 2010 6:55 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - One-fifth of New York City's public school teachers missed more than two weeks of school last year.
The Wall Street Journal reports that poorest districts were most affected. It said the absences affect student progress, especially in those districts.
Teachers are allowed 10 sick days per year.
Citing Department of Education data, the Journal said the city spent $119 million on substitute teachers last year.
United Federal of Teachers president, Michael Mulgrew, told the Journal that some of the absences include required professional development days and jury duty.
The DOE has noted that chronically late or absent teachers who have gone through an expedited disciplinary progress have dramatically improved their attendance.
Information from: WALL ST. JOURNAL
Top 3 Insider Strategies to Maximize Financial Aid Awards
Here’s the formula:
Cost of the College aid Expected Family Contribution (EFC) =
Need for Financial Aid
The keys to maximizing financial aid the same keys the colleges and financial aid offices dont want you to ever know revolves around minimizing your expected family contribution (EFC) and increasing your need. Once you have a need, you are guaranteed additional financial aid.
The top 6 factors affecting your EFC are:
1) Parents Income (20% of your income goes to your EFC)
2) Parent’s Assets (10% of your assets goes to your EFC)
3) Student’s Income (50% of your student incomes goes to your EFC)
4) Student’s Assets (50% of your student assets goes to your EFC)
5) Number of Students in College
6) Number of members living in the house hold.
Insider Strategy #1- Shelter your home equity from the financial aid system
On the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) you do not have to include your home equity in the definition of personal net worth. As a result, make sure you exclude your home equity so your EFC does not get unfairly bumped up. Also, for the all private schools make sure you use the Federal Housing Index Multiplier in order to get your home equity calculated based on a national average, not based on your local real estate prices which could be unfairly high.Most of the families I work with at my workshops will either list their home equity when they don’t legally have to or don’t know how to reduce the equity amounts listed on the private college financial aid forms. This directly translates into a super high out of pocket cost for the family.
Insider Strategy #2- Don’t save money under the student’s name
Many of the families I speak with at my workshops have significant amount of the money save for their children under a 529 or another similar college savings account. This is a horrific mistake when you understand how the financial aid system really operates. Assets under the students name are assessed 50 cents on the dollar and as a result will translate into a higher cost for the family when listed on the financial aid forms.For many families, 10-15 years of diligent saving for college could be destroyed by losing out on the ability to qualify for the financial aid they deserve because of their savings. Dont
let this mistake happen to you and make sure you put all your savings under the parents name so that you qualify for additional financial aid and you also still have your savings to help fund for the cost.
Insider Strategy #3- Significant assets, savings, rental properties can all be sheltered from the financial aid system.
One of the top reasons why any family can qualify for financial aid is because any form of asset can be sheltered from the financial aid system as long as you know what you’re doing. For example, if you have 4 rental properties which collectively have over 1 million dollars of equity you can open up a Limited Liability Corporation and shelter all the home equity under the new business. This is because as long as you have less than 100 employees within the business, the business net worth (equity) can be listed as zero on the financial aid forms. This strategy could qualify for you for massive amounts of financial aid without having to tap into your retirement or change your current lifestyle.
Sincerly,
Brian Safdari
www.CollegePlanningExperts.com
College Planning Expert Brian Safdari has put together the most incredible gift he has ever made. Receive his entire Done-for-You System on Maximizing College Acceptances and Reducing Your Out-of-Pocket Cost that he normally charges $5,000-$10,000 a year for get our FREE Silver Membership by clicking here CollegePlanningExperts.com to opt-in and also receive free videos and articles like this.
Cost of the College aid Expected Family Contribution (EFC) =
Need for Financial Aid
The keys to maximizing financial aid the same keys the colleges and financial aid offices dont want you to ever know revolves around minimizing your expected family contribution (EFC) and increasing your need. Once you have a need, you are guaranteed additional financial aid.
The top 6 factors affecting your EFC are:
1) Parents Income (20% of your income goes to your EFC)
2) Parent’s Assets (10% of your assets goes to your EFC)
3) Student’s Income (50% of your student incomes goes to your EFC)
4) Student’s Assets (50% of your student assets goes to your EFC)
5) Number of Students in College
6) Number of members living in the house hold.
Insider Strategy #1- Shelter your home equity from the financial aid system
On the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) you do not have to include your home equity in the definition of personal net worth. As a result, make sure you exclude your home equity so your EFC does not get unfairly bumped up. Also, for the all private schools make sure you use the Federal Housing Index Multiplier in order to get your home equity calculated based on a national average, not based on your local real estate prices which could be unfairly high.Most of the families I work with at my workshops will either list their home equity when they don’t legally have to or don’t know how to reduce the equity amounts listed on the private college financial aid forms. This directly translates into a super high out of pocket cost for the family.
Insider Strategy #2- Don’t save money under the student’s name
Many of the families I speak with at my workshops have significant amount of the money save for their children under a 529 or another similar college savings account. This is a horrific mistake when you understand how the financial aid system really operates. Assets under the students name are assessed 50 cents on the dollar and as a result will translate into a higher cost for the family when listed on the financial aid forms.For many families, 10-15 years of diligent saving for college could be destroyed by losing out on the ability to qualify for the financial aid they deserve because of their savings. Dont
let this mistake happen to you and make sure you put all your savings under the parents name so that you qualify for additional financial aid and you also still have your savings to help fund for the cost.
Insider Strategy #3- Significant assets, savings, rental properties can all be sheltered from the financial aid system.
One of the top reasons why any family can qualify for financial aid is because any form of asset can be sheltered from the financial aid system as long as you know what you’re doing. For example, if you have 4 rental properties which collectively have over 1 million dollars of equity you can open up a Limited Liability Corporation and shelter all the home equity under the new business. This is because as long as you have less than 100 employees within the business, the business net worth (equity) can be listed as zero on the financial aid forms. This strategy could qualify for you for massive amounts of financial aid without having to tap into your retirement or change your current lifestyle.
Sincerly,
Brian Safdari
www.CollegePlanningExperts.com
College Planning Expert Brian Safdari has put together the most incredible gift he has ever made. Receive his entire Done-for-You System on Maximizing College Acceptances and Reducing Your Out-of-Pocket Cost that he normally charges $5,000-$10,000 a year for get our FREE Silver Membership by clicking here CollegePlanningExperts.com to opt-in and also receive free videos and articles like this.
Financial aid FAQ--
WHY DO WE NEED YOUR SERVICE?
The financial aid process is very complicated. Just as you need an accountant to prepare your tax return, you need an expert to prepare your financial aid forms. In fact, even more so since the procedure is lengthy, needs constant input and review and is subject to strict time frames. If at any time you fill out any forms incorrectly or don't file or reply in a timely manner, you may get less financial aid or none at all.
DOESN'T THE AMOUNT OF AID DIFFER FROM COLLEGE TO COLLEGE?
Yes it does. In fact, every college has its own campus-based funds. Frequently, we can negotiate with a college and they will attempt to meet the offer of a rival school. However, the funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. Some colleges request financial applications as early as November 1st for next fall's aid.
IF I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID, DO I HURT MY CHILD'S CHANCE FOR ADMISSION?
Absolutely not. The handling of admissions and financial aid is done by two separate and distinct departments at almost all colleges. In any event, colleges generally prefer students receiving financial aid since they know they won't be forced to leave due to changes in their parents financial status.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET AID?
We can tell you how much aid you have available to you immediately. The actual process is a long and arduous one. It can take six to ten months and require completion of ten to fifteen forms. We are with you every step of the way until you get your award. Even then, if we think the award is inadequate, we will appeal it for you.
DO YOU PHONEY UP THE APPLICATIONS TO GET THE AID?
Never. The principal of this organization is a C.P.A. and would never jeopardize his license. We answer all questions honestly and accurately. Our business is conducted in a totally truthful, moral and ethical manner. We are effective because we are experts in obtaining the maximum financial aid available to you within this extremely difficult system.
HOW MANY COLLEGES DO YOU APPLY TO FOR ME FOR AID?
You can apply to as many colleges as you like. There is, however, a fee charged by CSS in Princeton for listing additional colleges on your FAF and each college charges its own application fee. As far as we are concerned, we will process up to eight colleges for the same fee. That will include the estimated costs, family contribution and financial needs computation for each college. We also include completion of 5 individual college financial aid forms. After that, there is an additional charge for each form.
DOES IT MATTER WHICH STATE MY CHILD GOES TO COLLEGE?
Not usually. Financial aid which is federally funded is available anywhere. Campus-based funds vary by college, not by state. States have small amounts of additional financial aid available that is for residents only. We are experts in obtaining financial aid from all of these sources for all states. If there is money out there, you can be sure that we will obtain it for you.
MY CHILD IS GETTING A SCHOLARSHIP, WHY DO I NEED FINANCIAL AID?
All colleges require that you apply for financial aid even though they give your child a scholarship. The reason is that they will take what ever the federal government offers before absorbing any scholarship costs. In addition, scholarships may not cover all costs and may be cancelable if your child doesn't perform to the college's standards. If any of these things do happen, by filing for financial aid, you are able to protect your child.
MY SON OR DAUGHTER IS NOT GOING TO COLLEGE UNTIL NEXT SEPTEMBER, WHY SHOULD I DO THIS NOW?
The earlier that you take advantage of our free consultation, the better. Our recommendations can be acted upon sooner and thus you will get more financial aid. In addition, the financial aid process is extremely long. You must file early to get the maximum aid possible. Much of the campus based funds are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. When the funds are gone, there is no more available. Besides, you do not know how much financial aid is available to you. We can tell you that and you can choose a college based on an academic decision, not a financial one.
DOESN'T THE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR / TEACHER DO THIS?
No. In many cases, they are not allowed to. Besides that, they must attend to each student's curriculum and graduation requirements and help all college-bound students with applications and transcripts. There just isn't the time or personnel to deal with completing the more than ten forms necessary per student even if they were experts in financial aid, which they are not.
I HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD IN COLLEGE. HOW DOES THAT WORK?
Aid is based on computed family need. The more students in college the more aid available to each of them. If you have more than one student in college/graduate school, your cost will be reduced significantly. In most cases, both students will attend school for the price of one.
WHY CAN'T I FILL OUT THE FORMS MYSELF OR HAVE MY ACCOUNTANT DO THEM?
The forms and procedures are very complicated. If you fill out the forms improperly or incompletely, or fail to respond within the proper time frame to the proper places, you will receive far less than the aid we can obtain for you. We have the expertise to maximize the amount of aid you can receive. We hold your hand every step of the way and guide you through the maze of financial aid. Your accountant may attempt to complete your forms but accountants are not aware of the federal formulas that can legally increase your award. Besides, no accountant has time to complete the many forms due at the height of their tax season. In addition, the forms are extremely difficult and, unless your accountant knows the more than 70,000 pages of federal regulations, you become the loser!
CAN I PAY YOUR FEES OVER TIME?
Yes. You can start the service with a deposit. This is required to start the paperwork. The balance can be paid monthly until the time the Financial Aid Forms are filed with College Scholarship Service, which is not before January 1.
*****
Thank you Lynda for teaming up with me on our mission to get ambitious, hard-working kids into top colleges, and for helping parents be able to afford it.
Sincerely,
Frances Kweller and her amazingly talented team at Kweller Prep
The financial aid process is very complicated. Just as you need an accountant to prepare your tax return, you need an expert to prepare your financial aid forms. In fact, even more so since the procedure is lengthy, needs constant input and review and is subject to strict time frames. If at any time you fill out any forms incorrectly or don't file or reply in a timely manner, you may get less financial aid or none at all.
DOESN'T THE AMOUNT OF AID DIFFER FROM COLLEGE TO COLLEGE?
Yes it does. In fact, every college has its own campus-based funds. Frequently, we can negotiate with a college and they will attempt to meet the offer of a rival school. However, the funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. Some colleges request financial applications as early as November 1st for next fall's aid.
IF I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID, DO I HURT MY CHILD'S CHANCE FOR ADMISSION?
Absolutely not. The handling of admissions and financial aid is done by two separate and distinct departments at almost all colleges. In any event, colleges generally prefer students receiving financial aid since they know they won't be forced to leave due to changes in their parents financial status.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET AID?
We can tell you how much aid you have available to you immediately. The actual process is a long and arduous one. It can take six to ten months and require completion of ten to fifteen forms. We are with you every step of the way until you get your award. Even then, if we think the award is inadequate, we will appeal it for you.
DO YOU PHONEY UP THE APPLICATIONS TO GET THE AID?
Never. The principal of this organization is a C.P.A. and would never jeopardize his license. We answer all questions honestly and accurately. Our business is conducted in a totally truthful, moral and ethical manner. We are effective because we are experts in obtaining the maximum financial aid available to you within this extremely difficult system.
HOW MANY COLLEGES DO YOU APPLY TO FOR ME FOR AID?
You can apply to as many colleges as you like. There is, however, a fee charged by CSS in Princeton for listing additional colleges on your FAF and each college charges its own application fee. As far as we are concerned, we will process up to eight colleges for the same fee. That will include the estimated costs, family contribution and financial needs computation for each college. We also include completion of 5 individual college financial aid forms. After that, there is an additional charge for each form.
DOES IT MATTER WHICH STATE MY CHILD GOES TO COLLEGE?
Not usually. Financial aid which is federally funded is available anywhere. Campus-based funds vary by college, not by state. States have small amounts of additional financial aid available that is for residents only. We are experts in obtaining financial aid from all of these sources for all states. If there is money out there, you can be sure that we will obtain it for you.
MY CHILD IS GETTING A SCHOLARSHIP, WHY DO I NEED FINANCIAL AID?
All colleges require that you apply for financial aid even though they give your child a scholarship. The reason is that they will take what ever the federal government offers before absorbing any scholarship costs. In addition, scholarships may not cover all costs and may be cancelable if your child doesn't perform to the college's standards. If any of these things do happen, by filing for financial aid, you are able to protect your child.
MY SON OR DAUGHTER IS NOT GOING TO COLLEGE UNTIL NEXT SEPTEMBER, WHY SHOULD I DO THIS NOW?
The earlier that you take advantage of our free consultation, the better. Our recommendations can be acted upon sooner and thus you will get more financial aid. In addition, the financial aid process is extremely long. You must file early to get the maximum aid possible. Much of the campus based funds are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. When the funds are gone, there is no more available. Besides, you do not know how much financial aid is available to you. We can tell you that and you can choose a college based on an academic decision, not a financial one.
DOESN'T THE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR / TEACHER DO THIS?
No. In many cases, they are not allowed to. Besides that, they must attend to each student's curriculum and graduation requirements and help all college-bound students with applications and transcripts. There just isn't the time or personnel to deal with completing the more than ten forms necessary per student even if they were experts in financial aid, which they are not.
I HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD IN COLLEGE. HOW DOES THAT WORK?
Aid is based on computed family need. The more students in college the more aid available to each of them. If you have more than one student in college/graduate school, your cost will be reduced significantly. In most cases, both students will attend school for the price of one.
WHY CAN'T I FILL OUT THE FORMS MYSELF OR HAVE MY ACCOUNTANT DO THEM?
The forms and procedures are very complicated. If you fill out the forms improperly or incompletely, or fail to respond within the proper time frame to the proper places, you will receive far less than the aid we can obtain for you. We have the expertise to maximize the amount of aid you can receive. We hold your hand every step of the way and guide you through the maze of financial aid. Your accountant may attempt to complete your forms but accountants are not aware of the federal formulas that can legally increase your award. Besides, no accountant has time to complete the many forms due at the height of their tax season. In addition, the forms are extremely difficult and, unless your accountant knows the more than 70,000 pages of federal regulations, you become the loser!
CAN I PAY YOUR FEES OVER TIME?
Yes. You can start the service with a deposit. This is required to start the paperwork. The balance can be paid monthly until the time the Financial Aid Forms are filed with College Scholarship Service, which is not before January 1.
*****
Thank you Lynda for teaming up with me on our mission to get ambitious, hard-working kids into top colleges, and for helping parents be able to afford it.
Sincerely,
Frances Kweller and her amazingly talented team at Kweller Prep
7 Things You Need To Do, To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money For Your Child's College Education
7 Things You Should Be Doing RIGHT NOW To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money For Your Child's College Education and afford raising tution
Brian Safdari, Founder of College Planning Experts, Inc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 15, 2010 – "7 Things You Should Be Doing RIGHT NOW To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money For Your Child's College Education..."
1. Have Your Child Apply To At Least 6 - 8 Colleges And Universities.
Pick an assortment of "safety schools", "competitive schools", and "reach schools".
Try to pick, at least, several schools where your child lies in the top 25% of the incoming freshman class.
Otherwise, there is a good likelihood that the schools won't give you a good financial aid package since your child won't be a desirable candidate.
Also, make sure they apply to more than just 1 or 2 schools even if they're dead set on going to a particular school.
By applying to about 6 - 8 schools, you will greatly increase your ability to negotiate financial aid packages at the end of the year by pitting one school against the other.
2. Figure Out How To Value Your Home Properly.
Most families end up over-valuing their homes for purposes of financial aid. Don't make this mistake - it could cost you thousands of dollars in lost college funding.
Instead, the schools use a special formula called "The Housing Index Multiplier" which is based on your home's original purchase price and the year you purchased it.
Find out what your "multiplier" is and use this value for your home.
3. Do Last Minute Income And Asset Planning To Lower Your Out-Of-Pocket Costs.
You MUST set up your finances in a way that will maximize your eligibility for college financial aid.
Assets held in the wrong place will kill your chances of getting money.
Should a parent or sibling attend college part-time to increase your eligibility?
Are you properly valuing your real estate?
If you're not sure, you'd better find out the answers to these questions quickly before it's too late!
4. Don't Apply For Early Decision If You Want To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money From Each School.
If your child applies for early decision, they are locked into going to that school.
This is a huge mistake if you're trying to get the maximum amount of money for college.
The reality is that if a school knows you have to go to their school if they accept you, they have no competition and can offer you whatever they want.
Therefore, it's a very bad idea to apply for early decision since you have no leverage to negotiate for a better financial aid package.
5. Find Out Each School's Deadline For The Financial Aid Applications - And Don't Miss A Deadline!
The earliest date you can file the Federal financial aid application (which is called the FAFSA) is January 1.
However, many private colleges and universities will also ask you to fill out the Financial Aid Profile (FAP). Different schools have different deadlines for this form.
Don't miss a deadline - it will cost you a lot of money in lost financial aid!
6. Look For Private Sources Of College Funding.
Don't waste too much time looking for private scholarships since they only make up 1% of all the aid out there, but it's worth spending a little time looking for these sources.
Focus on local awards from foundations, organizations, and corporations. You can usually get more information on these awards from your child's high school guidance counselor.
7. Don't Let High School Guidance Counselors Or College Financial Aid Officers Give You A False Sense Of Security.
Most high school guidance counselors tell parents, "Don't worry about it - it's an easy process, just fill out the forms and sit back and wait for your award letter."
Unfortunately, it's not that simple!
If you want to get the maximum amount of money from each school, you've got to set up your finances properly, fill out the forms accurately and on-time, and negotiate with colleges and universities to get the best possible financial aid package.
Unfortunately, guidance counselors don't have the time or the training to do these things - so you can't rely on them to help you maximize your eligibility for college funding.
College aid officers may offer to help you apply for financial aid.
But going to a financial aid officer and asking them to help you get more money from their school is like going to the IRS and asking them to help you save money on your taxes!
It's not in a school's best interest to teach you how to get more money from their school. They have a limited number of funds to give out to a large number of people.
Think twice before you let a guidance counselor or college aid officer "help" you apply for college funding - it may turn out to be a very expensive mistake!
Sincerely,
Brian Safdari
http://www.CollegePlanningExperts.com/
Brian Safdari, Founder of College Planning Experts, Inc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 15, 2010 – "7 Things You Should Be Doing RIGHT NOW To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money For Your Child's College Education..."
1. Have Your Child Apply To At Least 6 - 8 Colleges And Universities.
Pick an assortment of "safety schools", "competitive schools", and "reach schools".
Try to pick, at least, several schools where your child lies in the top 25% of the incoming freshman class.
Otherwise, there is a good likelihood that the schools won't give you a good financial aid package since your child won't be a desirable candidate.
Also, make sure they apply to more than just 1 or 2 schools even if they're dead set on going to a particular school.
By applying to about 6 - 8 schools, you will greatly increase your ability to negotiate financial aid packages at the end of the year by pitting one school against the other.
2. Figure Out How To Value Your Home Properly.
Most families end up over-valuing their homes for purposes of financial aid. Don't make this mistake - it could cost you thousands of dollars in lost college funding.
Instead, the schools use a special formula called "The Housing Index Multiplier" which is based on your home's original purchase price and the year you purchased it.
Find out what your "multiplier" is and use this value for your home.
3. Do Last Minute Income And Asset Planning To Lower Your Out-Of-Pocket Costs.
You MUST set up your finances in a way that will maximize your eligibility for college financial aid.
Assets held in the wrong place will kill your chances of getting money.
Should a parent or sibling attend college part-time to increase your eligibility?
Are you properly valuing your real estate?
If you're not sure, you'd better find out the answers to these questions quickly before it's too late!
4. Don't Apply For Early Decision If You Want To Get The Maximum Amount Of Money From Each School.
If your child applies for early decision, they are locked into going to that school.
This is a huge mistake if you're trying to get the maximum amount of money for college.
The reality is that if a school knows you have to go to their school if they accept you, they have no competition and can offer you whatever they want.
Therefore, it's a very bad idea to apply for early decision since you have no leverage to negotiate for a better financial aid package.
5. Find Out Each School's Deadline For The Financial Aid Applications - And Don't Miss A Deadline!
The earliest date you can file the Federal financial aid application (which is called the FAFSA) is January 1.
However, many private colleges and universities will also ask you to fill out the Financial Aid Profile (FAP). Different schools have different deadlines for this form.
Don't miss a deadline - it will cost you a lot of money in lost financial aid!
6. Look For Private Sources Of College Funding.
Don't waste too much time looking for private scholarships since they only make up 1% of all the aid out there, but it's worth spending a little time looking for these sources.
Focus on local awards from foundations, organizations, and corporations. You can usually get more information on these awards from your child's high school guidance counselor.
7. Don't Let High School Guidance Counselors Or College Financial Aid Officers Give You A False Sense Of Security.
Most high school guidance counselors tell parents, "Don't worry about it - it's an easy process, just fill out the forms and sit back and wait for your award letter."
Unfortunately, it's not that simple!
If you want to get the maximum amount of money from each school, you've got to set up your finances properly, fill out the forms accurately and on-time, and negotiate with colleges and universities to get the best possible financial aid package.
Unfortunately, guidance counselors don't have the time or the training to do these things - so you can't rely on them to help you maximize your eligibility for college funding.
College aid officers may offer to help you apply for financial aid.
But going to a financial aid officer and asking them to help you get more money from their school is like going to the IRS and asking them to help you save money on your taxes!
It's not in a school's best interest to teach you how to get more money from their school. They have a limited number of funds to give out to a large number of people.
Think twice before you let a guidance counselor or college aid officer "help" you apply for college funding - it may turn out to be a very expensive mistake!
Sincerely,
Brian Safdari
http://www.CollegePlanningExperts.com/
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