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A Brief Guide to College Applications for Parents and Students

SYKTC Blog

Nov 294 min read

A Brief Guide to College Applications for Parents and Students

The college application process can feel like a whirlwind for both students and parents. You may be just as stressed as your child is...

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8 Essential Steps for Effective College Planning

atboron6

Nov 263 min read

8 Essential Steps for Effective College Planning

Did you know that students who start planning for college as early as their freshman year are more likely to get into their top-choice...

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Navigating the WNY Scholarship Maze: Seven Tips Students Should Know

Jeff Boron

Oct 254 min read

Navigating the WNY Scholarship Maze: Seven Tips Students Should Know

Today on the blog we wanted to touch on a few ways WNY students can prepare themselves for, access, and win scholarships to help pay for col

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Upcoming College Planning Event for WNY Parents!

SYKTC Blog

Oct 163 min read

Upcoming College Planning Event for WNY Parents!

Today on the blog we wanted to talk a little bit more about who will be presenting and why you should attend! Here's who will be presenting!

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What to Do If You Get Waitlisted: Strategies to Improve Your Chances of Admission

Jeff Boron

Sep 264 min read

What to Do If You Get Waitlisted: Strategies to Improve Your Chances of Admission

Did you get waitlisted for your top college choice? Don't worry! This isn't the end of the road. Read on to find out what you should do next

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FAFSA 2025-26 Update- Beta 2 Starting Soon

Jeff Boron

Sep 203 min read

FAFSA 2025-26 Update- Beta 2 Starting Soon

Today on the blog we wanted to cover a bit more information regarding the recent developments and outlook for this year's 2025-26 FAFSA.

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DOE Releases Framework for New FAFSA Testing Period

Jeff Boron

Aug 283 min read

DOE Releases Framework for New FAFSA Testing Period

Will the DOE have a structured plan in place to instill confidence for that December 1 FAFSA rollout?

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Again? 2025-26 FAFSA Rollout Delayed. What You Need to Know

Jeff Boron

Aug 153 min read

Again? 2025-26 FAFSA Rollout Delayed. What You Need to Know

If you’ve been following along with us here at Send Your Kids To College, you’re well aware that the “simplification process,” regardless of

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SUNY Benefits from Funding Aiming to Help Students in NY with FAFSA Access

Jeff Boron

Jul 291 min read

SUNY Benefits from Funding Aiming to Help Students in NY with FAFSA Access

This week SUNY Chancellor John King announced $500,000 from a higher education foundation known as ECMC to help boost the application proces

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Before 9th Grade | Summer College Planning Checklist for Freshman

Jeff Boron

Jul 183 min read

Before 9th Grade | Summer College Planning Checklist for Freshman

Let’s look at what students entering their freshman year of high school should be doing this summer to get prepped!

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Make Summer Count | Activities to Boost Your College Application

Jeff Boron

Jun 183 min read

Make Summer Count | Activities to Boost Your College Application

For a high school student, one of the biggest steps to attending your favorite college is getting in!

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Jeff Boron

Jun 73 min read

What Can a Scholarship Pay For?

Today on the blog we wanted to help students and families of WNY better understand how scholarships help, and what they can help to pay for

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Test Prep Tips for High Schoolers Bound for a College Future

Jeff Boron

May 205 min read

Test Prep Tips for High Schoolers Bound for a College Future

Today on the blog we are going to provide a few test prep tips for final exams that will also be beneficial in the future at college.

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DOE Extends IDR One-time Adjustment Deadline to June 30th, 2024

Jeff Boron

May 173 min read

DOE Extends IDR One-time Adjustment Deadline to June 30th, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the Department of Education announced it would extend the consolidation process for the IDR One-time adjustment p

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Jeff Boron

Apr 242 min read

What's the difference between a CSS Profile and the FAFSA?

We help students and families of Western New York navigate the pathway from kid to college student. One of the most vital services we...

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April FAFSA Update - 4 More Issues Causing Delays

Jeff Boron

Apr 93 min read

April FAFSA Update - 4 More Issues Causing Delays

As we’ve highlighted earlier in the year, the new FAFSA system was inundated with an overload of applications, which could cause delays...

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Do's & Don'ts - What to Leave Out of Your Scholarship Essay

Jeff Boron

Mar 73 min read

Do's & Don'ts - What to Leave Out of Your Scholarship Essay

The 2024 Young Achievers Scholarship season is officially open! If you're a student graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, be sure to head...

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Never Too Early! College Planning for High School Sophomores

Jeff Boron

Feb 223 min read

Never Too Early! College Planning for High School Sophomores

We're smack dab in the middle of the new 2024 FAFSA season, busy helping future college students with the first big step, but today we...

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Financial Award Letters May be Delayed Due to FAFSA Problems

Jeff Boron

Feb 23 min read

Financial Award Letters May be Delayed Due to FAFSA Problems

Welcome back to the blog! We provide college planning assistance for students and families here in Western New York, and right now we’re...

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What is International Day of Eduction? #EducationDay

Jeff Boron

Jan 242 min read

What is International Day of Eduction? #EducationDay

Today is a special day! If you didn't know, today is known as "International Day of Education." Today on the blog we want to talk about...

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