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5 WNY Scholarships Your HS Senior Can Apply for This Year
The end of the year for high schoolers is around the corner, and there’s nothing better than searching for a scholarship opportunity. Our...
Jeff Boron
Mar 283 min read
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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...
Jeff Boron
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Meet Our 2023 Scholarship Winners!
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We provide insights and info on all aspects of college planning here for students and...
Jeff Boron
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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Guest Post from a WNY College Senior! - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
We’re always looking for new ways to help students and families of WNY better understand the many moving parts of college planning. For...
Jeff Boron
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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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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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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FAFSA for 2023 Opens OCT 1st! Avoid These Mistakes
We are in another Fall semester already, and that also means FAFSA for 2023 is already beginning! Many people know that FAFSA is a part...
Jeff Boron
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Grandparents & Family Can Contribute More to College 529 Plans Following Change to FAFSA Rule
Today’s blog focuses on a recent update in Congress that changes the way future students and families will pay for college. Let’s take a loo
Jeff Boron
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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FAFSA Updates | Education Dept. Extends Waiver Limiting Financial Aid Audits
Here on the Send Your Kids to College blog we hope to provide useful tips and information about your college financial plan. One big part...
Jeff Boron
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Don’t forget to sign up for the Young Achiever Scholarship before the July 1st Deadline!
The school year is winding down and the summer is beginning to heat up. We’re sure the last thing you want to be thinking about is...
atboron6
May 27, 20222 min read
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College Visit 101: Navigating the Road to Admissions
This is the last of our 3 part series college visits. This one deals with talking to admissions and financial aid offices during your tour.
Jeff Boron
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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College Visit 101 | Questions for Faculty on Your Campus Visit
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! Remember there is still time to apply for the 2022 Young Achiever's Scholarship for...
Jeff Boron
Mar 28, 20223 min read
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College Visit 101 - Your WNY Guide for College Planning
This will be the start of a mini-series of guides for your college visit! If you want to know more about what to do when visiting a college.
Jeff Boron
Mar 10, 20223 min read
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Some Factors To Think About When Making a College List
High schools try their best to prepare you, but with large class sizes, it can be difficult. That's where the college planning pros come in.
atboron6
Nov 23, 20213 min read
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Prepare For the SAT and Save on Tuition
As higher education becomes more and more commonplace, colleges and universities are dropping their SAT/ACT test score requirements....
atboron6
Jul 30, 20212 min read
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Pell Grants Get Better
The most sweeping changes to the Pell Grants are those centered around implementing social change by narrowing the divide through education.
atboron6
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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Case Study - Appeal Awards Extra $2k Per Semester for Niagara University Student
This is a great example of how having a college financial planner here in your back yard of Western New York can help you get where you real
Jeff Boron
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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3 Questions Every College Student Should Know the Answer To
Understanding college as an investment is crucial to knowing how to move forward through college and after graduation.
atboron6
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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