FAQs

Few decisions in your child's life will have as great of an impact as their college choice and how much you spend on their college education.  With four-year graduation rates close to 23% and transfer rates close to 60%, a poor match can literally cost you tens of thousands of dollars.  College planning and college admissions can be a complex, competitive, and complicated process with over 3500 colleges and universities in the United States.  Just getting admitted to many of these institutions has grown increasingly selective.  Moreover, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed, rising more than five times the rate of inflation during the last ten years. I help with all facets of the application process, including essays, recommendations, school selection, and financial aid.

A college admissions and affordability advisor facilitates and clarifies the college application process for students and their families. Consultants utilize their years of experience, extensive training, and substantial research to help their clients find colleges & universities that will best fit them socially, academically, and financially.  They will also consider the student's personality, needs, and learning style. The personalized attention and TLC that I give to my students is unrivaled.  With the cost of college increasing over 440% over the last 20 years, I also aid in the strategies to help reduce the cost of college and pay for college without taking on student loans. College consultants assist students in transitioning from high school to the post secondary opportunity of their choosing.

Getting started with our coaching program is easy and straightforward! You can begin by scheduling a free consultation with us. During this consultation, we will discuss your specific needs and goals to determine which of our coaching programs is the best fit for you. If you prefer, you can also visit our "college coaching" page to explore the details of each program we offer. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of how we can help you achieve your aspirations. Whether you choose to book a consultation or browse our programs online, we're here to support you every step of the way.

While the majority of our students come from North and South Carolina, we have worked with students in almost all 50 states via telephone and Zoom video conferencing.  Many of my clients that live down the street from my office prefer to meet virtually. I have designed my business to give us the flexibility to work with families throughout the U.S.

Absolutely, and we often work with families that have a high income or high assets that might disqualify them for need-based aid. We take a multifaceted approach that begins with determining the best strategy for your family to reduce the cost of college. There are many forms of assistance to help you lessen the cost of college. While you might not qualify for need-based aid at an in-state public school, you might be eligible for financial assistance at a private school. Even if you do not qualify for need-based aid, you still have the opportunity to be eligible for merit aid and the college's endowment money. We will determine the best strategy for your family and help you implement this strategy to reduce the cost of college. We routinely assist families who believe they would not qualify for financial aid based on their income or assets, and we achieve incredible results.

You can spend countless hours searching websites and reviewing college guidebooks only to come away more confused. It is easy to waste precious time on these sites and still make a poor college match. A poor college selection can result in higher dropout rates and transfers after the first year. Most websites only provide a limited amount of information about colleges and universities, with most of the data being general and statistical.

While working with my team, you will experience less stress and enjoy participating in your child's college search. We can personalize the process by helping students understand the most critical elements in the college selection process. I give them a step-by-step system to follow, resulting in a college list that best matches their individual needs. We provide personalized information, proven strategies, and objective insights to eliminate stress and gain the competitive edge needed to navigate your way through every aspect of the college planning process.

When it comes to college planning, earlier is always better! Whether you are late in the college process or just starting your eighth-grade year in middle school, you will find we have a plan for you!

While we cannot guarantee that scholarships and merit aid will be awarded, I will teach you the different forms of financial aid. I will also identify which types of financial aid you might qualify for to help reduce the cost of college. I will give you specific, actionable solutions for you to follow so you can make college an affordable reality. My proven system works for any student from any financial background. We will consider grants and scholarships, federal, state, and local government aid, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, corporations, the colleges' own money, and other sources when we develop your plan.

We have found that the majority of scholarship money a student receives will be awarded by the college or university in which the student enrolls. I will develop a personalized, targeted college list that maximizes the chances of receiving the various forms of financial aid. Last year, our students were offered nearly fifteen million dollars in scholarships and grants.

However, we are NOT a "scholarship search" company. But we do give you proven strategies that are unique to your family on how to identify, select, and maximize various forms of aid to reduce the cost of college.