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September 19, 2014

Media Ranking Of Colleges Effects Financial Aid

There is now a move by many, including colleges, that want to drop the use of SAT or ACT Scores in admissions known by some as “test blind”. Makes sense to me for many reasons. In addition, the cost of education has risen dramatically over the years and continues to do so. There are many reasons for this including one big one. Since the financial aid process is now so convoluted, families need expert direction in retaining the most for their children’s education.

College Rankings Are Destroying Financial Aid
Low-income students are increasingly paying for policies that prioritize prestige over opportunity
newrepublic.com

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June 26, 2014

Interview With Randy Meyer WCCO Midday Show

Listen to my interview with Randy Meyer on the WCCO Midday Show.  I talk about the current state of financial aid for families, new ways to get grants, financial aid and other assistance.

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August 3, 2013

Important College Dates 2013-2014

Make note of the dates that matter to you.

September 2013
3 – LSAT Registration Deadline for 10/5 Test
6 – GRE Registration Deadline for 10/12 Test
13 – GRE Late Registration Deadline for 10/12 Test 13 – LSAT Late Registration Deadline for 10/5 Test 16-18 – NCAN National Conference
19-21 – NACAC’s National Conference
21 – ACT Test (Selected States)
October 2013
4 – GRE Registration Deadline for 11/9 Test
5 – SAT Test
5 – LSAT Test
11 – GRE Late Registration Deadline for 11/19 Test 12 – GRE Test
14-17 – NSPA National Conference 23-25 – College Board National Forum 26 – ACT Test
November 2013
2 – SAT Test
4 – LSAT Registration Deadline for 12/7 Test
9 – GRE Test
11-15 – National Distance Learning Week
15 – LSAT Late Registration Deadline for 12/7 Test
December 2013
7 – SAT Test 7 – LSAT Test 14 – ACT Test
January 2014
Remind students to complete FAFSA and submit ASAP to maximize chances for aid
3 – GRE Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test
7 – LSAT Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test
10 – GRE Late Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test 17 – LSAT Late Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test 25 – SAT Test
February 2014
Financial Aid Awareness Month
Remind students to submit 2013-2014 FAFSA 8 – ACT / LSAT / GRE Test (except in NY)
March 2014
8 – SAT Test
April 2014
National Financial Literacy Month
12 – ACT Test
15 – Federal income tax due for 2013
May 2014
1 – National Candidates’ Reply Date 4 – SAT Test Day
June 2014
7 – SAT Test
14 – ACT Test
30 – Last day to subvmit 2013-2014 FAFSA
Summer 2014
June 29 – July 2 – NASFAA Conference Order materials: www.fastweb.com/educators
Refer to the GMAT, LSAT and MCAT for more test date information

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August 2, 2013

Important High School Dates 2013-2014

Make note of the date important to you.

September 2013
National College Savings Month
6 – SAT Registration Deadline for 10/5 Test 19 – 21 – NACAC’s National Conference
20 – SAT Registration Deadline for 10/5 Test 21 – ACT Test (Selected States)
27 – ACT Registration Deadline for 10/26 Test
October 2013
Choose AP coordinators if participating
3 – SAT Regular Registration Deadline for 11/2 Test 5 – SAT & Subject Tests
11 – ACT Late Registration Deadline for 10/26 Test 18 – SAT Late Registration Deadline for 11/2 Test 26 – ACT Test
November 2013
2 – SAT & Subject Tests
8 – SAT Registration Deadline for 12/7 Test
8 – ACT Regular Registration Deadline for 12/14 Test 22 – SAT Late Registration Deadline for 12/7 Test
22 – ACT Late Registration Deadline for 12/14 Test
December 2013
7 – SAT & Subject Tests
14 – ACT Test
27 – SAT Registration Deadline for 1/25 Test
January 2014
Remind students to complete FAFSA and submit ASAP to maximize chances for aid
10 – SAT Late Registration Deadline for 1/25 Test 10 – ACT Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test
24 – ACT Late Registration Deadline for 2/8 Test 25 – SAT & Subject Tests
February 2014
Financial Aid Awareness Month
Remind students to submit 2013-2014 FAFSA 7 – SAT Registration Deadline for 3/8 Test
8 – ACT Test (except in NY)
21 – SAT Late Registration Deadline for 3/8 Test
March 2014
7 – ACT Registration Deadline for 4/12 Test
8 – SAT Test (only)
21 – ACT Late Registration Deadline for 4/12 Test
April 2014
National Financial Literacy Month
4 – SAT Registration Deadline for 5/3 Test
12 – ACT Test
18 – SAT Late Registration Deadline for 5/3 Test
May 2014
1 – National Candidates’ Reply Date
3 – SAT & Subject Tests
5 – AP Exams Week 1
9 – SAT Registration Deadline for 6/7 Test 9 – ACT Registration Deadline for 6/14 Test 12 – AP Exams – Week 2
23 – Late Registration Deadline for 6/7 Test
23 – ACT Late Registration Deadline for 6/14 Test
June 2014
7 – SAT & Subject Tests
14 – ACT Test
30 – Last day to submit 2012-2013 FAFSA
Summer 2014
Jul – 1 – AP scores available by phone, AP grades sent Order materials: www.fastweb.com/educators

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