College planning and saving advice from the experts
2021
Creating Meaningful Connections with the Admission Office
Many students apply to multiple colleges, so they have options to compare academic and financial fit as part of the final college choice. On the flip side, this typically increases the number of applicants each college receives. A larger applicant pool allows the...
Tips For Writing a Great College Essay
The essay is an important part of the college admission application. It provides students with the opportunity to connect on a more personal level with the admissions office while showcasing their creative writing skills. Check out my conversation with Clairissa...
New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
Hi, I’m Ann Garcia, CFP®, the College Financial Lady. I’m a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisor. I help families plan and finance affordable college education. I’m also a mom to college-aged twins, so I’m right there with you.Has there ever been a year as hotly...
College Readiness
What are some factors students and parents should consider when planning out their high school career to support college readiness? Check out my conversation with Curtis Ferguson, Associate Director of Admission at University of Southern California and Orlando...
2020
Chatting with the College Financial Lady
I sat down recently with Ann Garcia, the College Financial Lady. We had a great conversation about the importance of early college savings, building a balanced college saving portfolio and exploring all college savings options, including Private College 529 Plan. Ann...
College Search Tools
Spring of the junior year is when many high school students and families begin their college search. Everyone approaches the search a bit differently, and there is no shortage of tools and resources to assist your effort. And yet, we know it can feel...