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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Winning a scholarship isn't as easy as just throwing your name in the hat. It takes a well-crafted scholarship essay to stand out.
Jeff Boron
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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4 Changes in the FAFSA Application Process
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids To College blog! This blog is a tool for WNY families and students as they journey through the college...
Jeff Boron
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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10 Things to Do Summer Before College
Hey there and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We are a locally operated nonprofit that helps kids and their families...
Jeff Boron
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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5 Reasons to Apply for the Young Achievers Scholarship
We're getting close! If you're a student in Erie, Niagara, or Genesee County and you're graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, get on over to...
Jeff Boron
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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The Cost of College - Books 101
Hello there students and families of WNY! Welcome back to the blog! As we inch closer to the deadline for the Young Achievers Scholarship...
Jeff Boron
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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What's the Difference Between Financial Aid & Scholarships?
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We use this blog as a tool to help serve WNY families and students with tips and...
Jeff Boron
May 19, 20233 min read
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2023-24 Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Released
Hello, and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! If it's your first time, we use this blog to help local Western New York...
Jeff Boron
May 15, 20232 min read
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Success Strategies to Empower Yourself for Academic Achievement
While you’re beginning your college journey, it’s important to give yourself the right tips, tricks, and tools for success. Research has...
Jeff Boron
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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5 Things to Remember When Writing a Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Applying for college and wading through the deep waters of college financial aid isn't for everyone. Luckily there are college planning...
Jeff Boron
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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3 Reasons Why WNY Students Should Take SAT/ACT Practice Tests
Today we want to specify why taking (at least one) practice test is a great idea for any student planning to attend college.
Jeff Boron
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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What is a Certified College Planning Specialist?
Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We welcome new readers and invite you to look back at our previous posts to learn more about the college...
Jeff Boron
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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4 Things to Consider When Considering Colleges
Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We aim to use this blog to help students around WNY, along with their families, to better understand the...
Jeff Boron
Feb 11, 20233 min read
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Seeking Scholarships - Why Test Scores Are Important in College Admissions in 2023
You may have heard in the last few years that SAT & ACT scores “don’t matter” anymore. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Today on...
Jeff Boron
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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The Cost of Attendance - What’s It Mean to WNY Students & Parents?
Welcome back to the blog! We provide useful tips and information here on the blog for students and families of WNY who will be attending...
Jeff Boron
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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Don’t Wait, Be Great: 6 Tips for Getting a College Scholarship
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We invite you to follow our new page on Linkedin, and ensure you follow us on...
Jeff Boron
Dec 23, 20223 min read
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5 Reasons Your WNY Kid Should Apply for the 2023 Young Achiever’s Scholarship!
It’s almost that time of the year! Well, yes, it’s the holiday season, but ALSO… it’s almost SCHOLARSHIP season here at Send Your Kids to...
Jeff Boron
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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How Soon is Too Soon? College Planning Tips for New Parents
Welcome back to the blog! We use this outlet to try and help parents of WNY (and students!) to better understand the many moving parts of...
Jeff Boron
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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7 Tips for WNY Students to Prepare for SAT Tests
Hello and welcome back to the WNY SYKTC blog! We welcome families and students from all over the region to utilize and share our...
Jeff Boron
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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3 Reasons Students Don’t Fill Out the FAFSA (On Time)
The landscape of College Financial Aid is certainly at a tectonic time right now, as student loan borrowers yearn for freedom from debt...
Jeff Boron
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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Planning Ahead - 5 Suggestions for Parents of Future College Students
We are a local WNY non-profit that works with families to help them plan for college. There are several aspects to our organization,...
Jeff Boron
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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